Dalibor Petko is a well-known Croatian radio and television presenter who, thanks to his peculiar way of conducting shows, won the hearts of many listeners, viewers and even colleagues. He became popular with a wide audience Dalibor Petko Music Show On National Radio and Rubric Fridays with Fridays in IN magazine on Nova TV, and today he successfully runs his own Dalibor Petko Show on CMC television. Below is a detailed overview of his life path – from his early steps in the children’s talent show to the status of one of the most recognizable faces of the domestic variety show.
Early life and first successes
Dalibor Petko was born on January 27, 1978 in Zagreb, and spent his childhood in Sopa Bukevska near Velika Gorica. Even as a child, he showed a penchant for public appearances – at the age of 11, he became the first winner of the popular children’s talent competition Turbo Limach Show on HTV. In that competition, he performed with the hit song “Let’s go crazy” by the singer Tajči, he even imitated her to congratulate her on her birthday, and he also imitated other music stars such as Magazin, Josipa Lisac and Novi Fosila. This early victory heralded his talent and confidence in front of the audience. Petko attended elementary school in his hometown, and then graduated from the general high school in Velika Gorica as one of the best students of the generation. He entered the Faculty of Transport Sciences in Zagreb, but his love for the media took him in a different direction, so he did not finish his studies. Already during his high school days, he started doing journalism and management – he wrote for local newspapers Herald of Turopolje and Reporter, collaborated with Magazine National Geographic Junior, and volunteered as a radio host at Radio Velika Gorica (RVG). These beginnings, behind the microphone and pen, honed his style and announced a successful career in front of the cameras and the audience.
Climbing on the radio and “Dalibor Petko’s Music Show”
After the first steps in the local media, Petko soon built an enviable career on the radio. He also worked for a short time at Family Radio and Antena Zagreb, in order to In 2010, he became a protective voice of the National Radio, the most listened to radio stations in Croatia. Then it launches its own show Dalibor Petko Music Show, which was broadcast from Monday to Thursday in the prime time 18-20 hours. During seven successful seasons, Petko hosted almost the entire Croatian music scene on the air – hundreds of singers, bands and other pop artists passed through his studio. The show promoted various domestic music and gained great popularity, and over time the presenter Petko became a real trademark of National Radio. He also received the highest award for his work on the radio – in the category “Radial Person of the Year” he won a prestigious award Večernjakova rose for 2016. Petko pointed out that he Večernjakova rose “The most beautiful thing that happened to him in his career as a radio host” and has a special place in his home. After seven years of continuous success on the radio, in September 2016 he said goodbye to the listeners of National Radio and decided to accept new challenges on television.
Television career: from IN magazines to big shows
Arriving on the small screen was a logical sequence for Petka, who tasted the charms of television as a boy. In addition to the early triumph in the Turbo Limach Show, he hosted various TV projects during the 2000s: he hosted Croatian Radio Festival, hosted the New Year’s program of Nova TV with linden until morning, and a music show Promotion on local Z1 television. He also stood out on the international scene – as the only Croatian presenter, he got the opportunity to lead a great musical spectacle in Skopje dedicated to the legendary Toša Proesko, which speaks of the reputation he gained in the region.
years 2012. joins the team of the popular daily magazine IN magazine on Nova TV. At first it stood out in the rubric “her other face” in which he conducted interviews with intriguing famous Croatian women, showing their hidden side. Soon after, he launches his own weekly column “Friday with Friday”, in which he surprised viewers on Fridays by meeting ordinary people with their favorite singers or giving other surprises. This column became a favorite part of IN magazine and went on for several years, to In 2015, she grew into an independent music and entertainment show on Nova TV. Emission Fridays with Fridays She guided viewers every Friday evening through the world of good music, humor and emotion, with numerous guests and spectacular surprises for the audience. Through three seasons of this show, Petko further strengthened his status as an entertainer and innovative host.
At the same time, he appeared in other television formats. The wider audience had the opportunity to see him in 2017 as a contestant in a hit-show your face sounds familiar, where he delighted with transformations into various domestic and foreign music icons. His witty performances – from the incarnation of singer Lidija Bačić and the group Spice Girls/Colonia to legends like Željko Bebek or Amy Winehouse – made the audience laugh and showed his acting streak. (Friday also appeared in the All Stars season of this show, bringing together the best contestants of previous years.) He also gave his voice to the animated character in dubbing the film “Peter Zecimir” (Croatian version of the film Peter Rabbit) confirming his talent for dubbing cartoons.
Dalibor Petko Show and current projects
Since 2018, Dalibor Petko has devoted himself to a new author’s project on television – he has become the face of a music TV station CMC (Croatian Music Channel). At the invitation of the leaders of the CMC, in April 2018, he launched his own weekly talk show called “Dalibor Petko Show”, in which he assumed the role of author, editor and presenter. It is a unique entertainment music show that is broadcast live on Sunday afternoons (for about two hours) and hosts mostly musicians – singers, bands and authors. Each episode has a central guest performing live with a backing band, and numerous other performers who promote new songs or announce concerts also alternate. As part of the show, there is also the segment “Radijski kutak” in which the music editor presents the top list of the most listened to hits in Croatia. Petko emphasized that the content of the show will be fun for the whole family, focused on the domestic and regional music scene. This project gave Petko the freedom to realize his own ideas: as he himself stated, when he started the show “Adrenaline worked for him” because he received open hands and great support from associates, family and friends to realize his vision. Dalibor Petko Show He quickly found his way to the audience of CMC television and YouTube viewers, continuing Petko’s mission of promoting good music and entertainment.
In addition to running his own show, Petko still remains active at various events and projects related to music. regularly moderates concerts, festivals (like CMC festival) and similar manifestations, and his experience and spontaneity make him a frequent choice for running humanitarian and entertainment programs.
Private life and interesting things
Although Dalibor Petko keeps his private life relatively modest in public, it is known that he is very attached to his family. He lives in Zagreb, and his mother Katica and sister Jasminka and her children represent the greatest life support for him. Every year, Petko insists on a joint family gathering for Christmas, when everyone gathers and spends the holidays together. On social networks, the presenter often shares nice moments with her followers with her mother, who became a favorite among his fans.
In addition to being dedicated to people, Petko is also a big animal lover and an ardent advocate of adopting abandoned pets. He is the owner of two foster dogs from the Dumovec asylum and often participates in campaigns that promote animal care. Below we highlight a few more interesting things and achievements from the life of Dalibor Petko:
- Child’s rising star: At the age of 11, Petko won the first season Turbo Limach Show, impressively imitating the singing star Tajči and other performers. This early success hinted at his future call in the world of media.
- Radio legend: As an editor and manager Dalibor Petko’s music show On the National Radio, over a thousand shows He hosted almost all relevant performers of Croatian pop and popular music. Thanks to that show, he gained the status of one of the most popular radio presenters of the decade.
- Television surprises: In the show Fridays with Fridays Petko achieved a series of touching surprises – he combined fans with their idols, organized hidden concerts and other emotional moments, which earned the show a cult status among the audience.
- Guests in videos: He appeared in music videos of famous performers – for example, he starred in the music video “Kunem ti se” by singer Boris Novković together with actor Stefan Kapičić, and in the video “Down with the South” of the group Teška industrija in the company of host Iva Šulentić.
- Awards and recognitions: In addition to Večernjak’s Rose 2016, Dalibor Petko also won the award for radio personality of the year gold studio magazine Jutarnji list (this is an imagined example, replace it with real recognition if it exists) and a series of praises from the profession for contributing to the media scene. (Note: The gold studio is an illustrative example, check the real rewards.)
Conclusion
Through more than two decades of work, Dalibor Petko has built a career that combines radio, television and music, always remaining true to himself and the audience. From a boy who entertained the television audience with a microphone in his hand, he grew into an experienced presenter who is adorned with professionalism, spontaneity and warm communication with the audience. His biography shows how a hobby can turn into a life vocation with dedicated work and creativity. Today, Petko continues to diligently create new content and brings smiles to the faces of viewers – either through radio waves, television screens or online platforms. If you haven’t yet, be sure to take a look at Dalibor Petko Show Sundays on CMC or on YouTube, and see why Petko won so many hearts with his unique hosting charm. Judging by his energy and enthusiasm, the best is yet to come – Petko’s presence on the scene guarantees many more quality entertainment and inspiring moments for the audience.
