Anja Šovagović-Despot
Anja Šovagović-Despot | |
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| Born | Anja Šovagović 25 March 1963 |
| Alma mater | Zagreb Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1982–present |
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| Children | 2 |
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Anja Šovagović-Despot (born 25 March 1963) is a Croatian film and stage actress.[1]
Early life and career
[edit]Šovagović-Despot was born to the family of Fabijan Šovagović, one of the most respected Croatian actors, and Maja Blaškov. Same as her younger brother, Filip, she pursued the acting career from an early age. After high school she enrolled in the Zagreb Academy of Dramatic Art. There, together with theatre director Krešimir Dolenčić, she founded the "Lift" theatre group in 1981. Two years later she joined Zlatko Vitez and his "Histrion" theatre company. In 1986 she finally settled down in Gavella Drama Theatre.
Personal life
[edit]Šovagović-Despot is married to Croatian actor, Dragan Despot.[2] The couple has two children. She is supporter of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ).[3]
Selected filmography
[edit]- Stela (1990)
- Slow Surrender (2001)
- Below the Line (2003)
- What Iva Recorded (2005)
- Behind the Glass (2008)
- Kotlovina (2011)
References
[edit]- ^ "Anja Šovagović Despot: danas ni za čim ne žalimo". Story.hr (in Croatian). 1 July 2011. Archived from the original on 3 July 2011. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
- ^ Bobanović, Paula (27 September 2013). "Brak im nakon tek četiri dana ljubavi traje više od 27 godina". 24 sata (in Croatian). Retrieved 31 July 2016.
- ^ "50 umjetnika i kulturnjaka dalo podršku HDZ-u, evo tko se sve nalazi na popisu". Telegram.hr (in Croatian). 3 November 2015. Archived from the original on 24 March 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
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