Fabijan Pavao Medvešek achieved notable roles on the theater scene and television, and in 2022 he became a member of the jury of the popular show Supertalent.
Fabijan Pavao Medvešek (born December 30, 1992 in Zagreb) is a Croatian theater, film and television actor thee singer, known for his performances on stage and small screens. He is the son of a respected actor and director Rene Medvešek, and mother Milena is an art teacher. He was surrounded by art from an early age – his uncle is an actor Sven Medvešek, which influenced his love for acting. He became known to a wider audience thanks to hit series and victory in a fun show “Your face sounds familiar”, and today is a favorite Supertalent jury member, where he won the hearts of viewers with his charm. Below is an overview of his early life, rich career and private curiosities, and we answer questions that interest fans of this versatile artist.
Early life and education
Fabijan Pavao Medvešek grew up in an artistic family, which greatly shaped his interests. Even as a boy, he emphasized two great desires – to become pilot and actor. Although he was attracted to the sky, in the end acting prevailed, a life vocation in which he grew up. He completed his primary and secondary education in Zagreb, and because of his love for fine arts, he attended School of Applied Arts and Design (Špud) in the sculptural direction. After that, he writes Academy of Dramatic Arts University of Zagreb, where he received a formal acting education. He successfully completed his studies in acting and soon became a member of the Ensemble of the City Theatre Comedy in Zagreb. This is how he continued the family tradition – as he says, he inherited an acting talent from his father, and an artistic streak from his mother.
Theater and music career
Fabijan begins his professional journey on the boards that mean life. As a permanent member of the theater Comedy, has built an enviable reputation by performing in many plays and musicals. He stood out in his roles in popular theater titles, for example in a play “The Pharaoh of Ilica is dead” and in the famous rock musical “Jesus Christ Superstar”, where he showed impressive singing abilities. The love for the musical developed during his studies of acting – it was the preference for music theater that was one of the reasons why he decided to enroll in acting. His hard work and talent on theater stages were crowned in 2020 by the prestigious Croatian Theater Award For the exceptional achievement of a young artist up to 30 years, which he won by interpreting the character of Che in a musical “Evita”.
In addition to the theater, Fabijan has also been connected to music since his youth. During high school, he was actively engaged in musical expression – he was frontman of the metal band entitled free ride Almost two and a half years. With the band, he made a number of performances and trips around Europe, gaining valuable stage experience in a completely different music genre. At the beginning of his studies, he still decided to devote himself exclusively to acting, but music still remained an important part of his life. He later distinguished himself as a singer in a television show where he excelled with imitations (more on that below). Thanks to his vocal skill, he often gets roles in theater musicals, and at the same time builds a career in dramatic plays. Fabijan’s stage performance is characterized by strong energy and versatility – he equally convincingly embodies dramatic characters as he performs demanding singing parts.
television career
After the affirmation in the theater, Medvešek gradually made his way to television. At first, he appeared in smaller roles in several domestic series, such as historical drama “Black and white world” and series ‘Cast keeper’ and “Don’t tell anyone”. The wider audience noticed him only when he got his first significant television role. In 2018, he played a character Don Bože Dobroslavić, the charismatic village pastor in the hit Nova TV series “On the border”. This humorous drama series achieved great viewership, and Fabijan’s warm interpretation of a good-natured priest made him a very recognizable face – long after the end of the series, people on the street greeted him with a popular “Praised Jesus” Greetings, as a reference to his character. In 2020, the role of a police officer followed Branka Tabaka in a comedy series “Dar Mar”, with which he continued to achieve success on small screens. The audience loved his positive, witty characters, and the critics confirmed that he is an actor of natural charisma and comedic talent.
In parallel with acting engagements, Fabijan also tried his hand at dubbing animated films. He lent his voice to various cartoons – for example, in the Croatian version of the cinema hit “Super Mario Bros. Film” He embodied the character of the infamous Bowser. This diversity in career shows his willingness to try different aspects of the entertainment industry. After his success in soap operas, in 2024 he joined the cast of the popular series “Guys” on Nova TV. interprets the character Tomislav ‘Tommy’ Cukela, which is a refreshment in the new season of that extremely watched series. The actor himself declares that working on ‘Kumovi’ is one of his most pleasant experiences and a great honor considering the popularity of the series. With this, he further strengthened his presence on television, successfully balancing the theater and the TV screen.
From ‘Your Face Sounds Familiar’ to Supertalent Jury
Fabijan Pavao Medvešek experienced a real explosion of popularity by appearing in a fun television show “Your face sounds familiar”. In the sixth season of this music and stage competition (broadcast in 2020 on Nova TV), Fabijan excelled with transformations into various music stars – his singing skills, stage movement and the ability to imitate brought him at the end victory in that season of the show. Thanks to this triumph, he gained the affection of a wider audience who got to know him outside the framework of drama series. Media headlines praised his talent for embodying completely different performers week after week, and it was this versatility that highlighted him as an ideal candidate for the next big step – a place in the referee’s chair of the popular talent show.
At the beginning of 2022, it was announced that Fabijan joins the permanent jury of the show Supertalent (Croatian version Got Talent), which attracted a lot of public attention. As a young actor with musical experience, he brought freshness to a well-established four-member jury. In that role, he made his debut in the 9th season of Supertalent and joined fellow judges Martina Tomčić, Maja Šuput and Davor Bilman. Already during the first episodes, he proved to be charismatic and empathetic referee, often providing constructive comments to competitors with a touch of humor and energy. Viewers quickly fell in love with him – the media wrote that ‘the handsome member of the Supertalent jury’ immediately won the hearts of the audience with their natural charm. Fabijan fit in very well with the show’s team; He developed a particularly close relationship with his colleague Bilman, and he ‘clicked’ well with other judges, which contributes to a relaxed atmosphere in front of the cameras.
Currently (in 2025), Fabijan Pavao Medvešek continues to perform the role member of the Supertalent jury, participating in the latest season of the popular competition. His presence in the show attracted a younger audience and brought in an extra dose of enthusiasm. At the same time, he doesn’t neglect acting either – he manages to coordinate the filming of the series “Guys” With Supertalent, showing an enviable level of professionalism. This transition ‘from competitors to judges’ in just a few years testifies to how quickly Fabijan progressed in the world of entertainment. With his expert advice and positive energy, he contributes to the discovery of new talents, while the audience recognizes him as a sincere, witty and expert member of the jury.
private life
Behind television cameras, Fabijan leads a fulfilling family life. Back in his high school days, the love affair between him and Karla Abramović, with whom he remained in a relationship through all the challenges of his studies and career. The couple also spent a distance period – Karla studied production in England for a while – but their relationship endured all trials. After almost a decade of togetherness, Fabijan and Karla decided to get married. The wedding was held at the end of May 2022 in the romantic setting of Motovun. The celebration was attended by family and close friends, and the newlyweds are their “Yes” uttered surrounded by positive energy (she even followed them and rain which, according to the Istrian proverb, is said to mean a happy marriage).
In January 2023, Fabijan and his wife welcomed the birth of their the first child – The proud dad shared the happy news on Instagram, revealing the date 1/25 when the baby arrived. The gender of the child was not made public at the time, but the media speculated that it was Sinčić. The actor described that moment as fulfillment and the beginning of his ‘most important role’ in life. The Medvešek family continued to grow and in September 2025 they received second child – This time a little girl. So today, Fabijan and Karla have a two-and-a-half-year-old son and a three-month-old daughter, which is why the actor joked that he is never bored at home. In recent times, he openly talks about the challenges of balancing parenthood and work: filming often lasts the whole day, but the effort pays off when he returns home to the children. He points out that his father Rene’s biggest inspiration in raising his own children is his father – from whom he learned the value of patience and unconditional support. ‘I’m lucky to have the best dad in the world; if I’m at least half that way, I’ll be a good father,’ Fabijan said in an interview, emphasizing how much his family means to him.
Interesting things
- almost five years He practiced rowing in Zagreb’s VK Mladost, and for a time he also dealt Ultimate Fight martial arts.
- He is a great lover of wristwatches, especially vintage models – several special examples were given to him by his uncle Sven, also a collector.
- Music is very important in his life: his favorite band are Architectsand favorite singer Sam Smith. He is such a fan that he pulled all the way to Amsterdam to listen to Sam Smith in concert.
- He is passionate passenger – He uses every free moment to travel to a new place and get to know other cultures. He often points out that travel relaxes and inspires him for new acting challenges.
Conclusion
Fabijan Pavao Medvešek built an impressive career in several fields in a short time – from theaters and television series to entertainment shows. His life story is an example of how gift, dedication and family support can combine into success that inspires audiences. As an actor who sings, acts and evaluates other people’s performances just as convincingly, Fabijan is today a recognizable face of Croatian entertainment and culture. With versatile skills which has an increasing popularity, has many possibilities ahead of it – both on stage and on the screen, and behind the scenes. Regardless of whether you watch him in a hit series, listen to a musical or follow his comments in Supertalent, it is clear that Fabijan Pavao Medvešek continues to conquer the audience with his energy and talent. If you enjoyed this biography, follow Fabijan’s upcoming projects and performances – we will surely still have great moments with this charismatic artist!
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