Fani Stipković facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fani Stipković
Stipković speaking at a conference in Zagreb, Croatia, in 2015
Born	August 20, 1981 Korčula, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia (now Korčula, Croatia)
Education	Master's degree, television production & management
Occupation	TV host, reporter, producer and journalist
Years active	2008–present
Organization	Fani TV
Television	Nova TV, RTL Televizija, HRT, Mediaset, AMC
Parent(s)	Tina Stipković, Jerko Stipković
Relatives	Hrvoje Stipković

Fani Stipković (born August 20, 1981) is a well-known television host, reporter, and journalist from Croatia. She is famous for interviewing some of the world's biggest sports stars and celebrities.

Early Life and Education

Fani Stipković was born and grew up on the island of Korčula in Croatia. When she was 14, she moved to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia, to attend a high school that focused on math and computer science.

After high school, she went to the Faculty of Political Science, University of Zagreb. In 2005, she earned her degree in Television and Press Journalism. Later, in 2014, she earned a Master's degree in Television Production and Management from a university in Madrid, Spain.

Career in Media

Fani's career began while she was still a student. She started modeling in Croatia and other European cities like London and Milan. At the same time, she worked as an intern for Croatia's main television network, Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT), and wrote for major newspapers.

Rise to Fame on Television

In 2005, Stipković joined Nova TV, a major television channel in Croatia. She became a host on the popular show Red Carpet. On this show, she became famous for her interviews with international celebrities.

Some of the famous people she interviewed include:

• Football star Cristiano Ronaldo
• Basketball legend Kobe Bryant
• Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton
• Tennis players Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer

She also hosted a summer show called Cool Tour, where she visited luxury places with different celebrities. Her work took her to major sporting events like the US Open and UEFA Champions League games.

International Work and Fani TV

After getting her Master's degree in Spain, Stipković began working for international media companies. She reported from Madrid for RTL Hrvatska and worked for Mediaset in Spain.

During this time, she started her own online channel called Fani TV. On her channel, she posts exclusive interviews with athletes and celebrities. She also shares stories about travel and lifestyle from around the world.

From 2016, she worked with Spanish production companies on special TV stories. One was about Melania Trump and another was an exclusive interview with Natascha Kampusch. She also appeared on Spanish television to talk about major events.

Focus on Sports Reporting

As a big sports fan, Stipković has done a lot of work in the sports world. In 2018, she was a live TV host for a Croatian football reality show before the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The show featured famous players like Luka Modrić and Ivan Rakitić.

She has continued to interview top athletes for Nova TV, including tennis player Novak Đokovic and football legend Luís Figo.

Other Projects

Besides her TV work, Fani Stipković has been involved in other projects. Between 2013 and 2015, she launched her own lines of swimwear.

She has also written articles for the online news site The Huffington Post, with titles like "What actually is success?" and "How to Drop Your Ego with Five Techniques".

Filmography

Stipković has also had small acting roles in a few Croatian television shows.

Awards and Recognition

Stipković has received several honors for her work. In 2014 and 2015, she was named one of the top journalists in Europe.

In 2019, because of her connection to football, she was chosen to be on the executive committee of the International Federation of Football History & Statistics. At the group's awards ceremony, she presented awards to football stars Luka Modrić and Thibaut Courtois.