Christian Mann is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe (Forbidden Love). He is portrayed by actor Thore Schölermann from November 27, 2006. Schölermann was initially supposed to take a break after December 2012. However, it was later reported that the actor will not return full-time but in a limited capacity. The character has an international following and was praised for being one half of the same-sex pairing with Oliver Sabel. In 2011, the fictional couple got voted 'Most Beautiful Couple' at the 1st German Soap Awards.