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Julia Mendes (born Prozeski adopted von Anstetten and formerly Sander) is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe (Forbidden Love) played by Valerie Niehaus. She is introduced in the series’ premiere on January 2 1995. She departed from the series in July 1997 when Niehaus decided to pursue other roles. The role was surprisingly recast with well-known actress Nina Bott in 2011; reinstating the Brandner family and the original story of the show.