Filip Juričić was born on April 18, 1981 in Zagreb. He grew up with his parents and sister Petra, and his family has a strong connection with art: his mother Dubravka Juričić teaches at the School of Applied Art and Design, while Pero Juričić’s father is a respected theater and television actor. Thanks to his father, even as a child he often visited the theater and early “infected” with his love for acting – he recalled that he knew the play “Hamlet” in the &TD theater by heart.
During elementary school, he attended an acting course and watched dozens of drama and film titles with his father. Although he had various interests in high school, the entrance exam at the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb determined his life path; He said that he would continue to register for the admissions until he passed it. He graduated in acting at the Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Theater career
Juričić started his career in the theater. Among the first notable roles was the play “Nemreš bjeć od Nedjelja”, and it had its first premiere in 2004 in the play “Svogo svogo sjema gospod”. He performed his last exam at the Academy in the play “How do you think I’m not?”, collaborating with his colleague Amar Bukvić and professor Ivica Boban.
Since April 2014, he has been a permanent member of the “Komedija” Theater Ensemble. On the stage of that theater, he played a number of roles, including “Dangerous Relationships”, “The Taming of the Shrew”, “The Good Soul from Sichuan”, “The Little Cafe”, “The Flash of the Golden Tooth”, “Miss from Maximus”, “Auditor” and “Crazy with tenors”. During his career, he was also a guest in other theaters: at HNK Zagreb he played in the play “Don Juan or Love for Geometry”, in the Agram Culture Club in the play “Zubić Zupko”, and in the theater company “Kufer” in the play “In the Night”. He also performed on the stages of Žar-Ptica, Virovitica Theater and HNK Rijeka, as well as in the Exit and Histrion theater.
television and movie career
Television
He had his first television role in 2005 in the teenage series “When does it ring?”. He gained wider popularity with the main role of football player Marko Marušić in the telenovela “Ljubav u zaleđu” (2005-2006). Numerous television series followed, in which he portrayed the main or notable characters:
- “The Law of Love” (2008) – character of Domagoj Rebac.
- “Lara’s Choice” (2011-2013) – interpreted the antagonist Dinko Bilić; The series experienced almost 350 episodes and the film adaptation “Lara’s Choice: The Lost Prince”.
- “Secrets” (2013-2014) – He played Nikola Kovač.
- “The Rights of a Woman” (2016–2017) – main character Nikola Bogdan.
- “On the border” (2018-2019) – The role of Marko Lasić.
- “News” (2018-2020) – Character of Karl Mihalić.
- “Tate” (2020) – He played Petar Malbaša.
- “God Behind the Feet” (2021-2022) – Đuro Janjić.
- “Metropolitans” (2022) – Brother Mihovil.
- “Mrkomir Prvi” (2023), “Dream of a Dream” (2023) and “The Godfathers” (2023) – guest or supporting roles.
- “For better or for worse” (2024–) – plays Veljko Srića, a successful entrepreneur whose private and business lives are intertwined.
Movie
He made his film debut in 2003 in Ogrešta’s film “Tu” as a salesman, and in 2004 he starred in the omnibus “Sex, drink and bloodshed”. This was followed by roles in the short film “U tišina” (2006), the TV special “Santa base” (2009) and the drama thriller “The Show Must Go On” (2010). He later appears in a series of television films and series, while “Lara’s Choice: The Lost Prince” (2012) represents his appearance on the big screen as part of the popular telenovela.
Synchronization (voice acting)
Since 2002, Juričić has also been recognized as an actor in synchronization. He lent his voice to the characters in numerous animated films and series: the series “Dinotopia”, “Spider-Man”, “Scooby Doo and the Monster from Loch Ness”, “Kung Fu Panda” (Monkey), “Ninja Turtles” (Donatello), “Toy Story 3”, “Bee’s film”, “Horton”, “Cloudy with meatballs”, “Rango”, “Rio” and many others. His work in synchronization shows a range of acting skills and contributed to the popularization of animated titles in the Croatian language.
Musical collaboration
In addition to acting, he also tried his hand at music. In March 2022, he recorded the duet “Istina” with singer and actress Vanda Winter. Winter pointed out that Juričić initiated the project and that he dedicates the song to his late friend Darko.
Prizes and awards
- Croatian Theater Award (2004) For the best young actor in the under-28 category for a role in the play “In the Night”.
- Golden laugh On the Days of Satire (2007) for the play “How do you think I’m gone?”.
- Golden lion award (Umag, 2007) for the best actor at the International Chamber Theater Festival for the same play.
- Velika Mostarska liska For the best actor and the special jury award for inventiveness and imagination in creating the characters in the play “What do you think I’m not there?” (Banja Luka, 2009).
- Fabijan Šovagović Award at the 21st Actor’s Festival (2014) for the role of Petrucci in the play “Thram-Tukes”.
private life
The actor comes from an acting family – father Pero Juričić is also a famous actor. He has a son, Jan, born in 2007, from his relationship with journalist Mateo Roščić.
Since 2017, she has been in a relationship with nurse Niko Dogan, with whom she lives in Zagreb. In an interview from 2024, the actor said that, although they are not officially married, they consider themselves married partners, they live together and have a child together – a son, Leo. In his mobile phone, he wrote down his partner as a “woman” and explains that Nika is a highly educated nurse who takes care of her family and works as an instrumental engineer in the operating room. In addition to his son Lav, Juričić has a son Jan from a previous relationship, and Nika from a previous marriage, a daughter, Lota. Because of privacy, they rarely talk about the relationship, and he tells the media to keep private and public life separate.
In addition to acting, Juričić loves cooking and traveling and points out that cooking is his “exhaust valve”. In his free time, he enjoys with his family and family dog Nala. They spend their summer on the island of Zlarin, where they enjoy a simple life and socializing with the local population.
Age, height and personal details
- age: Born on April 18, 1981, which means that he is 44 years old in January 2026.
- height: According to the agency website GM Talents, it is 183 cm tall and weighs about 90 kg.
- Education: Graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Art in Zagreb.
- Languages and skills: The agency profile states that in addition to his native Croatian, he speaks fluent English and German and has skills such as football, basketball, skiing, tennis and boxing.
- Net value: Public information about its assets or net worth is not available, which is in line with his efforts to leave private life outside the media.
Social networks
Although the actor has official profiles, he stated in an interview that he is not overly active on social networks – he uses Facebook mainly for Messenger, and rarely posts on Instagram. Reason states the desire to keep private life private; It will be seen more often on theater boards or in television series than in online posts.
Public interest and searches
Filip Juričić attracts a lot of attention from viewers for a number of popular roles in telenovelas and series. Internet search engines often search for terms like his biographies, heights, partners, children and reward. The public is interested in how it balances between careers and family life and what new projects it is preparing – especially after the premiere of the drama series “For Good and Evil” in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Filip Juričić born and how old is he?
The actor was born on April 18, 1981 in Zagreb. He turned 44 in January 2026.
What are Filip Juričić’s most famous roles?
He is best known for his roles as football player Marko Marušić in the telenovela “Ljubav u zaledju”, the antagonist Dinko Bilić in “Lara’s Choice”, Nikola Šeper in “Tajne”, Nikola Bogdan in “Prava ženi” and Marko Lasić in “Na granici”. Since 2024, he has played Veljko Srić in the series “U dobro i zlu”.
Is Filip Juričić married?
He is not officially married, but has been living in a partnership with nurse Nika Dogan since 2017. He stated in an interview that they consider themselves married partners and that the wedding is just a formality.
How many children does he have?
He has two sons: Jana (2007) from a previous relationship with journalist Matea Roščić and Lava (2018) with partner Nika Dogan. Nika has a daughter, Lota, from a previous marriage, so Juričić also describes himself as a stepfather.
How tall is Filip Juričić?
According to agency data, he is about 183 cm tall.
What awards has he won?
He is the recipient of the Croatian Actors’ Association Award for Best Young Actor (2004), the Golden Laughter (2007), the Golden Lion (2007), the Great Mostar Liska and Special Jury Awards (2009), and the Fabijan Šovagović Award (2014).
Was he involved in music?
In March 2022, he recorded the duet “Istina” with Vanda Winter in memory of his friend Darko.
Why is he famous for dubbing?
Since 2002, he has been lending his voice to characters in popular animated films and series, including “Kung Fu Panda,” “Toy Story 3,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” “The Bee Movie,” and many others.
Conclusion
Filip Juričić built a successful career recognizable for his television roles and vocal interpretations of animated characters. His story shows persistence – from a child who watched theater plays with his father to a mature actor awarded for theater, television and film roles. Despite his popularity, he strives to keep his private life out of the spotlight, devoting himself to family and hobbies such as cooking and music. Given his versatility and new projects, the audience can follow new roles and successes for years to come.