Hakim-Michael Meziani leaves Rote Rosen” for a new rum adventure!

Hakim-Michael Meziani leaves Rote Rosen” for a new rum adventure!

The ARD telenovela “Rote Rosen” has won many fans over the last 20 years and is an integral part of the afternoon program. Now there is an important farewell: Hakim-Michael Meziani is leaving the series after 13 years and over 3,000 episodes. His last appearance as Ben Berger will be broadcast in episode 4184 on June 18, 2025, and with him his partner Tina, played by Katja Frenzel, leaves Lüneburg to start a new adventure - they open a biker café in Wendland, like moin.de reported.

For Meziani, his time at “Rote Rosen” was anything but ordinary. He describes it as an “emotional rollercoaster” and notes that the role of Ben Berger was a kind of home for him. He looks back on his time with both a laughing and a crying eye, but is ready to take on new challenges. A future chapter in his life will revolve around his rum brand “Alder Rum”, which he founded with his friend Harry Geiseler. The idea for the organic and Fairtrade certified rum combines his hometown of Hamburg with the Caribbean rum tradition, which for Meziani means a deep sensual pleasure, as dierose.info explains.

A look back at “Red Roses”

“Red Roses” is a prime example of the popular telenovelas that have flourished since the 1940s, particularly in Latin America. This daily television series combines elements from novels, theater and film, offering viewers drama, love and surprising twists. The formats have evolved over the decades and now cover a wide spectrum from interpersonal relationships to social and political topics, as even Quetzal Leipzig explains.

In the case of “Rote Rosen”, the series development has also found a place in Germany that inspires many viewers. In particular, the over 3,000 episodes that Meziani created were like a familiar afternoon visit for many. Telenovelas like these have established themselves as important cultural exports, broadcast in over 100 countries and influencing our perception of soap operas.

Hakim-Michael Meziani left a lasting impression with his role and his commitment to the series. His fans have accompanied him on his journey with mixed feelings, but the majority are enthusiastic about his new project and the focus on sustainability that lies behind “Alder Rum”.

Meziani is optimistic and ready to explore his creativity in new projects. It remains exciting to see whether we might see him again as a guest star in “Red Roses” one day. Fans can be excited to see where the journey will lead for the actor and rum producer.