Czechoslovakian movie stars born in 1949
Here are 5 famous actresses from Czechoslovakia were born in 1949:
Ivana Trump
Ivana Trump (February 20, 1949 Zlín-) a.k.a. Ivana Marie Zelnickova, ivana_trump, Ivana Marie Zelníčková or Zelnícková Ivana is a Czechoslovakian designer, fashion model, socialite, actor and athlete. She has three children, Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump, Jr..
Ivana Trump was born in Czechoslovakia and later moved to Canada to pursue her modeling career. She eventually moved to New York City and began working for several fashion companies before starting her own successful clothing and jewelry lines.
In addition to her career in fashion, Ivana has also dabbled in acting, appearing in several movies and television shows. She also competed in professional skiing and was a member of the Czechoslovakian national ski team.
Ivana Trump is perhaps best known for her high-profile marriage to real estate mogul and former President of the United States, Donald Trump. The two were married from 1977 to 1992 and their divorce was highly publicized.
Despite the end of her marriage to Donald Trump, Ivana has continued to maintain her prominence in society and has even become a published author, writing several books on topics such as fashion and lifestyle.
Ivana Trump was raised in a communist household and completed her education at Charles University in Prague. In the 1970s, Ivana moved to the United States and worked as a model, including several appearances on the covers of high-profile magazines such as Harper's Bazaar and Vogue. She also hosted her own television show, "The Ivana Trump Show," which focused on fashion and lifestyle.
In addition to her own successful ventures, Ivana has been a prominent supporter of various charitable organizations, including the Police Athletic League and New York City's Food Allergy Initiative. She has also been a vocal advocate for breast cancer awareness and research.
After her divorce from Donald Trump, Ivana has continued to make headlines with her various business ventures, including a successful skincare line and a line of designer handbags. She also returned to reality television, appearing as a contestant on "Dancing with the Stars" in 2010.
Throughout her life, Ivana has been known for her lavish lifestyle and glamorous fashion sense. She continues to be a prominent figure in international society, regularly attending high-profile events and rubbing elbows with fashion icons and celebrities.
Aside from her own successful ventures, Ivana Trump has also been involved in her ex-husband's business, serving as the vice president of interior design for the Trump Organization from 1996 to 2017. She was responsible for overseeing the design of several prominent Trump properties, including the Trump Tower in New York City and the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City.Ivana has also been involved in philanthropic efforts, including her work as an ambassador for the American Red Cross and her support for the Czech American Kids' Golf Association. In addition, she has been involved in animal rights activism and has made several notable donations to animal welfare organizations.Ivana has been married and divorced twice since her split from Donald Trump, and has continued to date high-profile men such as Rossano Rubicondi and Antonio Zequila. Despite her sometimes controversial personal life, Ivana remains a beloved figure in the fashion and entertainment industries, and her influence can still be seen in the many successful brands and businesses she has helped build.
Olga Sommerová
Olga Sommerová (August 2, 1949 Prague-) is a Czechoslovakian film director, screenwriter, actor and television director. She has two children, Olga Špátová and Jakub Sommer.
Sommerová is known for her work in documentary filmmaking, having directed over 30 documentaries. Her films often explore topics related to Czech culture, politics, and social issues. Some of her notable works include "Zabít stalinu" ("Killing Stalin"), a documentary about the assassination of a Czechoslovakian communist leader, and "Zemřít jako gentleman" ("Dying Like a Gentleman"), which follows the lives of elderly Czech men.
In addition to her work in film, Sommerová has also directed several television programs in Czechoslovakia and has acted in a number of films and TV shows. She has received several awards for her contributions to Czech cinema, including the Czech Lion Award for Best Documentary in 2004 and the Václav Havel Award for her contributions to human rights and democracy in 2017.
Sommerová began her career as an actor in the late 1960s, appearing in several films and theater productions before transitioning to directing. She studied documentary filmmaking at FAMU in Prague and began directing documentaries in the 1980s. She gained international recognition for her documentary "René", which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2008.
In addition to her film work, Sommerová is also a prominent advocate for social and political issues in the Czech Republic. She was a vocal opponent of the communist regime during the Velvet Revolution in 1989 and has since become an advocate for women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and other progressive causes. She has also served as a member of the Czech Senate, representing the Czech Social Democratic Party from 2002 to 2008.
Sommerová's contributions to Czech culture and society have earned her numerous honors and awards over the years, including the Medal of Merit from the Czech Republic in 2000 and the Medal of Merit from the Czech Senate in 2019. She continues to work in film and television today, and her documentaries remain an important part of Czech cinematic history.
Additionally, Sommerová played an important role in the creation of the Czech Film and Television Academy, which she co-founded in 1996. She has also served as the president of the Academy since 2000. Through this organization, she has worked to promote Czech cinema and support young filmmakers. Sommerová is widely regarded as one of the most influential documentary filmmakers in the Czech Republic and has inspired numerous filmmakers and artists with her work. In 2018, a retrospective of her work was held at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Despite facing criticism and censorship throughout her career, Sommerová has remained committed to using film and television as a means of exploring complex social and political issues in the Czech Republic and beyond.
Eliška Balzerová
Eliška Balzerová (May 25, 1949 Vsetín-) also known as Eliska Balzerová, Eliska Havránková or Eliska Havránková - Balzerová is a Czechoslovakian actor. She has two children, Adéla Balzerová and Jan Balzer.
Balzerová graduated from the Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Brno, Czech Republic, where she studied acting. She began her acting career in 1972 at the Divadlo Slováckého divadla in Uherské Hradiště. Balzerová is known for her versatile skills in both dramatic and comedic roles. She has appeared in numerous films, television series, and theater productions, winning multiple accolades throughout her career, including the Czech Lion award for Best Actress. Balzerová is also a respected voice artist, having dubbed over 700 foreign films and TV shows into the Czech language. She is considered one of the most talented actors of her generation in the Czech Republic. In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, Balzerová is also a committed activist and has been involved in various charitable causes over the years.
Balzerová's notable film roles include her performance in the 1977 film "The Garden" directed by Jiří Weiss, for which she received critical acclaim. She also appeared in the award-winning film "Kolja" in 1996. In addition to her work in film, Balzerová has had a successful career in television, with roles in series such as "Cirkus Humberto" and "Sanitka". She is also a respected stage actress, having performed in numerous theater productions throughout her career, including works by William Shakespeare and Anton Chekhov.
Balzerová has been recognized for her contributions to Czech culture and has received several notable honors, including the Medal of Merit from the Czech Republic in 2004. She is also an honorary citizen of the town of Vsetín, where she was born. Balzerová continues to work in the Czech entertainment industry and is known for her dedication to her craft, as well as her humanitarian efforts both in the Czech Republic and abroad.
In addition to her successful career in entertainment, Eliska Balzerová is also a committed activist and has been involved in various charitable causes over the years. She is known for her work with the Czech Down Syndrome Association, serving as their patron since 1991. Balzerová has also been dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and has been an ambassador for the organization Nadace na podporu dětí in the Czech Republic since 2009. In her spare time, Balzerová enjoys traveling and has visited many destinations around the world, including Australia and New Zealand. She is also an avid reader and has stated that one of her favorite books is "Dracula" by Bram Stoker. Balzerová is highly respected in the Czech Republic for her contributions to the arts and her dedication to social causes, making her an admired figure in her home country.
Dagmar Bláhová
Dagmar Bláhová (March 8, 1949 Liberec-) also known as Dášha Bláhová, Dasa Blahiva, Dasha Blahova, Dagmar Dasha Bláhová, Dasha Bláhová or Dása Bláhová is a Czechoslovakian actor.
She studied at the Theatre Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and began her acting career in Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. Bláhová has appeared in many Czech and Slovak films, including "The Inheritance" (1967), "The Cremator" (1969), and "Bony a klid" (1988). She has also acted in a number of stage plays, both in the Czech Republic and abroad. In addition to her acting career, Bláhová has also worked as a teacher and lecturer, and has written several books on acting and theater.
Bláhová is widely acclaimed for her performances in daring roles and has often challenged herself with complex and unconventional characters. Her unique portrayal of Lena in the Czech film "Two Murders" (1991) won her the Best Actress award at the 1992 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. She also received the prestigious Alfréd Radok Award for her outstanding contributions to Czech theater in 2009. Bláhová is noted for her commitment to social causes, and has been a vocal advocate for animal rights and environmental protection. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and hiking.
Bláhová's contributions to the Czech and Slovak film industry have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2010, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Czech Film and Television Academy for her outstanding work as an actor. She has also been honored with the Thalia Award, the highest Czech and Slovak theater award, for her performances in stage productions such as "Maryša" and "The Cherry Orchard". Bláhová has been an active member of the Czech and Slovak film and theater communities, serving as a director of the Czech Audiovisual Producers Association and as a member of the Czech Film Fund Council. She has also participated in many international film festivals as a jury member and presenter. Bláhová's dedication to the arts and social causes has made her a beloved figure in Czech and Slovak culture.
Eva Hudečková
Eva Hudečková (December 3, 1949 Prague-) also known as Eva Trejtnarová is a Czechoslovakian writer, actor and playwright.
She graduated from the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague in 1972 and became a member of the National Theatre in Prague where she has performed in numerous productions. Hudečková has also written a number of plays including "Pražské kone" (Prague Horses), "Proč ptáci zpívají" (Why Birds Sing) and "Krev a mlíko" (Blood and Milk). In addition to her work in the theatre, Hudečková has also appeared in several films and TV series including the popular Czech crime drama "Místo v životě" (A Place in Life). She has received numerous awards for her contributions to Czech culture including the Medal of Merit from President Vaclav Havel in 2000.
Hudečková started her acting career in the 1960s and quickly gained popularity in Czechoslovakia with her performances on stage and on screen. She was also actively involved in the Czech dissident movement during the Communist regime and was one of the signatories of the Charter 77 human rights declaration.
Apart from her artistic career, Hudečková has also been active in supporting charitable causes. She has been a patron of the Tereza Maxová Foundation, which helps children in the Czech Republic who are in difficult life situations, and has also supported the Czech branch of Amnesty International.
In 2017, Hudečková was honored with the award for Best Supporting Actress at the Czech Lion Awards for her role in the film "Masaryk". She continues to be an active member of the Czech cultural community and is highly respected for her contributions to Czech theatre and literature.
Hudečková's involvement in the Czech dissident movement during the Communist regime sometimes caused her to be monitored by the secret police. Despite this, she remained committed to supporting freedom of expression and advocating for human rights. Her experiences during this time inspired many of her plays and writings. In addition to her work in theatre and film, Hudečková has also translated several works into Czech, including poems by Anne Sexton and plays by Harold Pinter. She has also taught at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and is a respected mentor to many aspiring actors and writers in the Czech Republic. In 2019, she was awarded the Karel Čapek Prize, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the Czech literary community. Hudečková continues to be an influential figure in Czech culture and is known for her passionate commitment to social justice and artistic excellence.