Ksenija Pajić (born June 30, 1961, Rijeka) is a Croatian film, television and theater actress. In a career that has lasted since the mid-1980s, she has appeared in more than 50 films and numerous television series. It became recognizable to the general public for its roles in popular domestic series. Among the latest projects are the series gift mar (where he plays police officer Božena Bajić) and a new series For better or worse (character wonderful srica).
Early life and education
Ksenija Pajić was born in 1961 in Rijeka. After primary and secondary school in her hometown, she graduated in acting at the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb in 1984. Immediately after her studies, she performed at the “Gavella” theater and at the Dubrovnik Summer Games. In Gavella in 1986, she became a permanent member of the ensemble, which was further confirmed by a large number of notable roles on theater boards, but also on film and television.
acting career
Ksenija Pajić became famous with the role of Nina, the wife of the character of the black Jack in the children’s series “Smogovci” (1986–1997). In the continuation of her career, she stood out in the first Croatian telenovela “Villa Maria” (2004–2005) in which she played the rich woman Ana Jurak. In the following years, she appeared in numerous other domestic series and films. Playing major or supporting characters, she participated in popular projects such as “Pride of the Ratkas” (2007–2008, character Dagmar Cohen/Jelena) and “Everything will be fine” (2008–2009, Dr. Karmen). The role of Julijana Tomašević in the HBO series achieved great viewership “News” (2016–2017), and the audience loved her as a policewoman Edita Leskovar in a soap opera “Pure Love” (2017–2018). More recently, she has recorded the main roles in the series “Dar Mar” (2020–2021) and “for better or for worse” (2024 – ), which remains active and at the center of viewer interest.
Significant television roles (choosing):
- “Smogovci” (1986–1997) – Nina
- “Villa Maria” (2004–2005) – Ana Jurak
- “Pride of the Ratkas” (2007–2008) – Dagmar Cohen
- “Everything will be fine” (2008–2009) – Dr. Karmen
- “News” (2016–2017) – Julijana Tomašević
- “Pure Love” (2017–2018) – Edita Leskovar
- “Dar Mar” (2020–2021) – Božena Bajić
- “for better or for worse” (2024– ) – Divna srića
Film and other roles
In addition to television, Ksenija Pajić also played notable roles in many feature films. Already in the first years of her career, she acted in the famous “Officer with Rose” (1987) as Matilda, and in adaptation of drama “Glembajevi” (1988) as Fanika. Over the years, it has appeared in more than 50 film titles, and among the most prominent are “Vegetarian Cannibal” (2012) in which she played the patient Švarc, as well as numerous domestic dramas and comedies.
Selected film roles:
- officer with rose (1987) – Matilda
- Glembajevi (1988) – Fanika
- a vegetarian cannibal (2012) – Patient Švarc
Personal data
Ksenija Pajić lives and works in Croatia. Her personal life is rarely talked about in public; It is only known that she is a mother and grandmother. Public information about its height or financial status does not exist, so it is considered that this information is not available. He maintains his relationship with the audience primarily through his roles on television and film, and personal profiles on social networks are not in the focus of the media (there are no officially confirmed large profiles).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Where and when was Ksenija Pajić born? – She was born on June 30, 1961 in Rijeka.
- How old is he? – In 2025, he is 64 years old (b. 1961).
- What is her most famous role? – The roles of Nina in the series are most often mentioned “Smogovci” and police officers Božena Bajić in “Dar Maru”. Now he also plays in the series “for better or for worse”, where is the character of the wonderful Srića.
- Which television series did she star in? She has acted in numerous domestic series, including Smogovci, Villa Maria, Pride of the Ratkas, All will be well, Newspaper, Pure love, gift mar and For better or worse.
- What movies did she star in? – She made notable film roles in titles such as officer with rose (1987) and Glembajevi (1988), as well as in the film a vegetarian cannibal (2012).
- Does Ksenija Pajić have any awards? – Yes, she is the winner of several acting awards. For example, she won the main prize for her role in the film officer with rose at the festival in Valencia, as well as awards from the Association of Dramatic Artists and from the satire festival.
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