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Branka Veselinović

Branka Veselinović (born 16 September 1918) is a Serbian actress. During her acting career which spans more than 81 years, she has appeared in over 100 stage performances and 50 film and television productions.[1] She turned 100 in 2018.

Life

Branka Veselinović was born Branka Cosic on 16 September 1918 in Stari Bečej, Serbia to Jovanka (née Monašević) and Aleksandar Cosic. Her parents were accomplished in the artistic field, and she learnt to play the piano at an early age. She was also able to write verses and recite them with ease. She had six other siblings. Branka studied acting at National Theatre in Belgrade from 1936 until 1938. At the age of 19, she trained at the Serbian National Theatre in Novi Sad, where she made her debut as a stage actress in the play Charles' Aunt. She earned a reputation for her humorous and satirical roles. In 1940, she moved to Belgrade.[2][3][4][5]

From 1940, she began to make a name for herself by appearing in numerous stage performances across different theatres in Belgrade. Between 1940 and 1978, she was cast in several performances at the Art Theater (1940–1942), the National Theater (1944–1947), and the Yugoslav Drama Theater (1947–1978), with over 40 stage performances at the latter. On 3 April 1948, she appeared in the first stage performance at the Yugoslav Drama Theatre, in the play King Betajnova. In the US, she appeared as the main character in the play Mother Courage that was played in English. In 1964, she received the Стеријина награда [sr] (Sterija Award) for playing the role of Gina in Branislav Nušić's Bereaved Family.[2][3] In 1970, she appeared in Mel Brooks's film adaptation of The Twelve Chairs.[6]

Personal life

Branka speaks Russian, English, German, Czech, Hungarian, Slovenian, and Macedonian.[3] She married Serbian actor and translator Mlađa Veselinović on 30 September 1948.[2]

She turned 100 in September 2018.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Branka Veselinović: Sa čašću primam nagradu "Mali princ"". B92 (in Cree). 20 September 2019. Retrieved 20 June 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ a b c Jovanović, Zoran T (2003). Branka Veselinović: na dnu smeha leže suze [Branka Veselinović: There are tears at the bottom of the laughter] (in Serbian). Beograd: Savez Dramskih Umetnika Srbije. ISBN 9788690244782. OCLC 163535378.
  3. ^ a b c Oprijan, Bojana (13 November 2017). "Branka Veselinović humanošću i dobrotom prkosi godinama" [Branka Veselinović has been defying humanity and kindness for years]. Al Jazeera Balkans (in Serbian). Retrieved 20 June 2021.
  4. ^ Panić, Anita (15 November 2010). "Brankina zemlja čuda" [Branka's wonderland]. NOVOSTI (in Serbian). Retrieved 20 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Branka Veselinović napunila 102 godine" [Branka Veselinović turned 102 years old]. Politika Online (in Kyrgyz). 17 September 2020.
  6. ^ "The Twelve Chairs (1970)". British Film Institute. Retrieved 20 June 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "Велико срце за век доброте". NOVOSTI (in Serbian). Retrieved 20 June 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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