Louise Wischermann

Louise Wischermann (born February 25, 1974) is a Brazilian-German former actress, best known for her role as Lyekka in the science-fiction television series Lexx.

Louise Wischermann was born in Salvador, Brazil, on 25 February 1974. At the age of 18, she moved to Germany to study at the Gmelin München acting studio and then went on to act professionally. She is best known for her role as Lyekka, a flesh-eating plant in human form, in the science fiction television series Lexx. Since giving up acting she has explored several business ventures.

Wischermann spends most of her time in Toronto. She enjoys such activities as skydiving, hang gliding, swimming, horse riding and volleyball. She is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish and speaks some German. Her favorite music genres are jazz and percussion. In 2005, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Filmography

1986–1989: Xou Da Xuxa (Pituxa) 1991: Filhos do Sol 1992: Marienhof 1998: Mallorca – Suche nach dem Paradies (Carmen Diaz) 1998-2001: Lexx (Lyekka, Lulu) 2000: Aquarela do Brasil 2000: Die Wache 2002: O Redentor 2002: This is Hollywood/Everything About Entertainment 2002: Luca's World Travel Show