In 2004, Eilfeld participated in Germany's casting show
Star Search 2 and qualified for the finals. This was closely followed by her debut single "C the Light" (
Edel Music), which appeared under the name "Anne Marie". Between 2005 and 2008, she occasionally performed on stage with different local bands.
Deutschland sucht den Superstar In 2009's casting show
Deutschland sucht den Superstar (
DSDS), broadcast on
RTL, Eilfeld made it to the top three. In contrast to the generally negative views of the jury, the German tabloid
Bild supported Eilfeld, who was pushed into the role of a "super-bitch" throughout the show. Due to contractual agreements, Eilfeld has had to take a three-month break from publishing new music, like all former
DSDS contestants.
DSDS performances Post-DSDS Since June 2009, Eilfeld has acted in guest appearances on Germany's popular soap opera
Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten ("Good Times, Bad Times"). She has also been touring Germany with her band LaMie, which she founded in 2008. On 1 September 2009, Eilfeld signed with German record label X-Cell Records and got a management contract with Artist Advice, company of producer
George Glueck. On 14 May 2010, Eilfeld released her single "Animal Instinct" under her new pseudonym "Annemie". The music video premiered on
VIVA NEU and
YouTube, where it was met with good reviews. == Discography ==