German pop artist Sarah Engels, known professionally as Sarah Lombardi, was born on October 15, 1992, in Cologne. She gained attention through her involvement in the RTL talent competition "Deutschland sucht den Superstar" (Germany's Got Talent), where she secured the runner-up position during its eighth season in 2011. Sarah Lombardi attracted public interest when private photographs of her were leaked online throughout the DSDS season. These images depicted intimate moments of Sarah Engels prior to her marriage, displaying her bare backside. It is believed that these pictures were disseminated on the internet by the brother of her future spouse, Pietro Lombardi.

Sarah Lombardi's personal life has faced controversy as well. In October 2016, it came to light that she had engaged in an extramarital affair for an extended period, accompanied by rumors regarding a sextape involving Sarah Lombardi both topless and fully nude during intimate encounters. The potential impact of this situation on her marriage remains uncertain since Pietro Lombardi has not made any statements about it.

In December 2016, it was reported that Playboy Germany planned to include Sarah Lombardi in a nude photoshoot for their publication aimed at men. It is unclear if she will choose to share additional nude images following her separation from Pietro; however, topless photography might still attract considerable interest from male admirers and others.