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Nives Celzijus
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| Birth name | Nives Zeljković |
| Also known as | Nives Celsius |
| Born | 18 December 1981 Zagreb, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
Nives Zeljković (born December 18, 1981) is a famous Croatian model, singer, and writer. She is also known by her stage name, Nives Celzijus or Nives Celsius. She has been active in entertainment since 1999.
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About Nives Celzijus
Nives was born in Zagreb, which was part of Yugoslavia at the time. Her father, Spaso Čanković, is a writer from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Her mother is named Mira. Her parents separated before she was born. Nives lived in Belgrade for a few years. Later, she returned to Zagreb, where she released a popular song called "Na koljena" (On Your Knees).
Nives Zeljković was married to Croatian football player Dino Drpić. They have two children named Leone and Taiša. People sometimes called the couple the "David and Victoria Beckham of Baden" in Germany. This was because they were a well-known and stylish couple.
In 2008, Nives and Dino were on vacation on the Croatian island of Krk. Their son Leone was briefly mistaken for Madeleine McCann, a young English girl who had gone missing in Portugal. This was a confusing moment for everyone involved. In 2014, Nives and Dino decided to get a divorce. They separated in a friendly way.
TV Show Appearances
In 2014, Nives Zeljković was a judge on the Croatian TV show Tvoje lice zvuči poznato. This show is like Your Face Sounds Familiar, where people imitate famous singers.
In 2017, Nives joined the fourth season of the show as a contestant. She won one episode by imitating Ylvis with their song "The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)". She earned enough points to reach the final round. In the final, she won the competition by imitating Anthony Kiedis from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. She sang their hit song "Dani California". Nives was the first female winner of the show. Fans really enjoyed her performances. She imitated many different artists, including Keith Flint of The Prodigy and Severina. She later returned to the show as a judge for its fifth and sixth seasons.
Music and Acting
Nives Celzijus has released music albums and appeared in TV shows.
Discography
- Cura moderna (1999)
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Zauvijek susjedi | Dina | Croatian TV series (English: Neighbors Forever) |
| 2017 | Čista ljubav | Snježana | Croatian TV series |
| 2023 | San snova | Nives Peharda | Croatian TV series |
Awards and Nominations
Nives has won awards for her work as a writer and for her performances on TV.
| Year | Award | Category | For | Result |
| 2009 | Kiklop Book Awards | Hit Novel of the Year | Gola istina | Won |
| 2017 | Tvoje lice zvuči poznato | Best Imitator | Dani California | Won |
