Joško Lokas is one of the most famous Croatian television presenters and authors of quiz formats. He was born in 1971 in Zagreb, where he graduated from the first technical school “Tesla”, focused on mechanical engineering, and then graduated in Croatian language and literature at the Faculty of Philosophy in Zagreb. He started his career on television in 1994 on Komercijal OTV, and since 1995 he has been working on Croatian Radio and Television (HRT) – he is one of the protective faces of HRT’s quizzes. Since the end of the 1990s, he has been the author and manager of his own formats, so he distinguished himself especially as the designer and leader of the quiz Questionnaire (1997–2004).
the beginning of a television career
Lokas first made news and reports on OTV, and soon became a recognizable face on HRT. In 1995, he ran an entertainment magazine Well done on the First Program of HRT. The real breakthrough came in the fall of 1997 when he launched Questionnaire – An interactive quiz in which viewers answered questions from sports, history, geography and other fields. Questionnaire was broadcast every day and lasted 1815 episodes until 2004. due to enormous popularity questionnaire, Lokas was a four-time award winner Večernjakova rose For the best TV personality (1998–2001).
Most famous quizzes and projects
Except questionnaire, Joško Lokas designed and led numerous other quiz formats on HRT. Some of the most famous are:
- Questionnaire (HRT, 1997–2004) – a daily telephone quiz that became a kind of phenomenon; It enabled viewers to participate live with questions from various spheres of knowledge.
- Code (HRT, 2016–2019) – author’s quiz in which competitors go through three rounds of questions and can change answers on the fly. Lokas was the author and host of the show Code during three seasons.
- Pursuit (HRT, 2019–…) – Croatian version of the world-famous quiz The Chase, which Lokas has been running since 2019. In the show, after long-time host Tarik Filipović, he falls for the position of “Hunter” who tries to prevent the contestants from winning big money.
- superpower (HRT, from 2023) – spin-off show Pursuit with more hunters. In 2023, Lokas took over the management of this episode of the quiz.
In addition to the above, Lokas was also the host of other shows like Altera (OTV), Serbus Zagreb (OTV), Well done (HRT), hidden camera (HRT) and others. He is also the author of numerous television formats: Bachelor, HNL manager, 341, Dvornikovi, Mammoth, Jeopardy/challenge, Derby and 5 minutes of fame. His work can still be seen today in other projects, and often the names of quizzes and shows are related to his name or initials.
Lokas also produces entertainment and drama series. As a producer and screenwriter, he worked on projects such as the crime TV series Operation Cayman (2006) and a comedy series Mammoth (2008). In 2018 and 2019, he developed and produced a miniseries disappeared for HRT, and she later won two awards Golden studio For the best domestic TV series (2021 and 2023).
private life and family
In addition to his professional success, Lokas is also known in the media for his private life and relationships with some public figures. He had the longest and most famous relationship with Ivan Sil, whom he married in 2001. With Ivan, who was one of the authors of the quiz Questionnaire, he had three children – daughter Noah and sons Tom and Jakov. The couple divorced in 2009. After that, Lokas married Croatian actress Nataša Janjić (marriage 2011–2014). Their marriage ended in 2014 due to differences that allegedly included jealousy. From 2015 to 2022, he was in a relationship with the model and former Miss Tourism Jelena Katarina Kap (19 years younger than Lokas). Even after the breakup, they remained on good terms, and Jelena even appeared in the series disappeared whose Lokas is one of the authors.
Joško Lokas’ family details can be summarized as follows:
- First wife: Ivana Sila (2001–2009) – three children: Noah (daughter) and sons Tomo and Jakov.
- Second wife: Nataša Janjić (marriage 2011–2014) – famous Croatian actress.
- Link: Jelena Katarina Kapa (2015–2022) – model and former Miss Tourism (19 years younger).
In his free time, Lokas plays sports and outdoor activities: he likes swimming, cycling and running the most, and often travels and reads books.
Prizes and awards
for running a quiz Questionnaire, who was one of HRT’s most listened and long-lived quizzes, Lokas was included among the most popular TV personalities of the period. He won the prestigious award for four years in a row (1998–2001). Večernjakova rose For the best television presenter. Later, his more recent projects (like Codes, chases and series disappeared) also received praise from the audience and critics. the mentioned series disappeared She won two Golden Studio awards for the best domestic series (2021 and 2023), which further confirmed the success of Lokas’ production career.
Conclusion
Joško Lokas left a significant mark on Croatian television – from pioneering interactive quizzes in the 1990s to successful new formats today. His creativity and energy in running shows such as Questionnaire, Code and Pursuit and work on television series make him one of the most influential Croatian TV authors and presenters. Thanks to the four awards of Večernjak’s roses and other awards, he also enjoys a great reputation among his colleagues and the audience. We hope that this article has offered you a comprehensive overview of Lokas’ career and private life. If you want to learn more about your favorite TV presenters and their shows, follow our portal and be sure to leave a comment – we will be happy to hear your impressions of Joško’s quizzes and projects!
