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Katarína Kolníková
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Kolníkova interviewed in 2004
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Katarína Beňovičová
20 April 1921 Radošina, Czechoslovakia
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| Died | 29 May 2006 (aged 85) Radošina, Slovakia
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1932–2006 |
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Michal Kolník
(m. 1941; div. 1945) |
| Children | 4 |
Katarína Kolníková (born 20 April 1921, died 29 May 2006) was a famous actress from Slovakia. She was well-known for her work in theater, especially on stage.
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Early Life and Career
Katarína Kolníková was born in Radošina, a town in Slovakia. She was one of nine children in her family. From a young age, Katarína loved acting. She started performing when she was only 11 years old!
As an adult, she worked as a nursery teacher during the day. But in her free time, she continued to act as an amateur. This means she acted for fun and experience, not as her main job.
Joining the Radošina Naive Theatre
In 1971, Katarína Kolníková joined a special theater group called the Radošina Naive Theatre. This was a big step for her acting career. She became a full-time member of the group.
Acting Achievements
Katarína Kolníková had a very long and successful acting career. She performed in many plays.
- She acted in 17 plays as an amateur actress.
- She performed in 21 plays with the Radošina Naive Theatre.
Most of the plays she did with the Radošina Naive Theatre were directed by Stanislav Štepka. They worked together for many years.
A Legendary Actress
Even though Katarína Kolníková did not go to acting school, she became a legend in Slovak theater. People loved her performances. In 2001, she was honored with a special award. She was added to the Hall of Fame at the OTO Awards. This award celebrates the best actors and artists in Slovakia.
Besides stage acting, Katarína Kolníková also acted in radio shows and on television. She even starred in a movie called Vášnivý bozk in 1995.
Personal Life
Katarína Kolníková was a very religious person. She was a devoted Catholic.
She was married to Michal Kolník from 1941 to 1945. They had four children together.
Later Years and Death
Katarína Kolníková continued acting almost until the very end of her life. She passed away in Radošina on 29 May 2006. This was only about a month after she performed in her last play with the Radošina Naive Theatre. She left behind a wonderful legacy as a beloved Slovak actress.
