Early life and education
Linda Begonja was born 9. April 1972. in Zadar. In an interview with 24sata, she recalled her happy childhood – for the first eight years she was the only child, and the seafarer’s father took her and her mother on long journeys on ships, so she enjoyed the large cabins and panels of Boney m. After elementary school, she finished Secondary school for culture and art in Zadar (1986–1990). she enrolled Study of Croatian language and literature at the Faculty of Philosophy in Zadar (1990–1995), but two years later, Academy of Dramatic Art in Zagreb, which she finished in 1996 and joined the Kerempuh Satirical Theater in the same year. speaks English and German, is high 166 cm, has green eyes and red-blonde hair.
Theater career and awards
Begonja is from December 1 December 1996. permanent member of the ensemble Kerempuh Satirical Theater. At Kerempuh, she played in numerous cabarets and comedies and became one of the most awarded Croatian actresses. She received the role of Manda in the plays “Mr. Lovro” and “Weddingnica” “Sabrija” award (1997). Prizes followed “Golden Laughter” For the comedies “Theatre in the House”, “Stylish Exercises” and “Over Relationship”, award “Fabijan Šovagović” for acting performances and awards “Golden Lion” for the role in the cabaret “Naughty Children”. At the 12th Gumbek Days, she received an award for the best female role acting as a cleaner who “secures existence” in a cabaret “over a relationship” through a relationship.
Critics praise her for her skillful combination of humor and social satire, and her colleagues emphasize her meticulousness and willingness to build roles “from head to toe”.
television roles
Although she is primarily a theatrical actress, Begonja has appeared in a series of popular television series:
- Godparent (HRT, 2024) – In the telenovela, she got the role only in 2024, but immediately attracted attention. acts Jasenku Runje, a sociopathic mayor who disrupts the life of people in Sinj with manipulations and lies. Tportal describes her as one of the most respected and “most mystical” Croatian actresses who rarely gives interviews.
- Metropolitans (HRT, 2022–2025) – in a humorous series about families from the metropolis interprets Anticu Pavić, one of the main characters.
- another name of love (Nova tv, 2019) – on the Nova website tv is described as Marija Krappan, a wealthy and refined woman with a big heart who, after a painful marriage, rebuilds a relationship with her son.
- Rest in peace (HRT, 3rd season 2018) – in the crime series he plays Ljerka thigh.
- fire ivanjske (RTL, 2014) – in the melodrama of two sisters acting Dinku vidan, a sister who was raised in love and success; On the RTL website, it is written that Dinka has always been more talented and beautiful, which created envy in her sister.
- Masters (HRT, 2022) – In the children’s series, she was a guest as Anita Salabić, the mother of the girl waves.
In addition to the mentioned titles, she also acted in series Stella, Mrkomir the first and other projects, but there are not many reliable sources for them.
Film roles
Begonja’s film career began at the end of the 1990s, and continues to this day. The most important films include:
- Anka (2017) – a children’s film based on the novel Mate Lovrak. On the website of the Croatian Audiovisual Center, it is stated that it is a fairy tale about poor Anka and that in the cast alongside Eric Cantona, Cvita Viljač, Anđela Ramljak and Rada Šerbedžija also appears Linda Begonja.
- You carry me (2015) – Ivone Juke’s film follows three stories about daughters and fathers’ relationships. The director told Net.hr that Begonja was scheduled for a bigger role at the audition, but she was too young; She accepted a smaller role and built the character of “girls who usually play in soap operas”, which is why the “fork fell on the floor”.
- Such are the rules (2014) – a drama inspired by a true event about a family tragedy. The Cinesseum portal states that he acts head nurse.
- Teleport Zovko (2013, short film) – Kinorama production company states that in this sci-fi comedy he acts Mrs. Kraljević.
- hives / hives (2012) – a film composed of five stories created at five film academies. In an article by the film-mag.net portal, it is written that Linda Begonja acts in the Zagreb episode pink, wife of the main character Matija.
- Lea i Darija – Children’s Empire (2011) – Biographical film about girls dancers Lea Deutsch and Darija Gasteiger. The Tuškanac cinema cites the cast in which Begonja plays Melita Gasteiger.
Thanks to various roles, she also participated in films I have to sleep, angel and It’s not the end, but the details of the roles are not publicly documented.
Private life and personal details
Linda Begonja rarely talks about private life. It is known that vegetarian and loves to cook; She admits she needs 10–12 hours of sleep to make her feel rested. She maintains her fitness with long walks and hiking, and in the interview she admitted that during her career she broke her leg and dislocated her knee, but that did not discourage her. loves vintage fashion and high heels and her facial care includes muscle electrostimulation.
It’s very Related to parents and younger brother and points out that she is grateful to her mother for her life’s cheerfulness. has been in a relationship with a theater director for more than a decade Oliver frljić; They met while working on the play “Mrs. Minister” and although she sometimes calls him “husband”, the couple does not plan a wedding. In interviews for Story and Gloria, he says that privacy and mutual respect are more important to them than marriage paper. They live in a minimalist apartment near Zagreb’s Bundek and enjoy walks by the lake. Begonja is considered a pacifist; He shares with Frljić the mission to comment on society with art and spread tolerance.
Public perception and searches
Due to rare interviews and avoiding media events, Begonja was often described as a “mysterious” actress. the audience is interested in her age (born in 1972), partner and prizes, but since there is no official profile on social networks, it is learned mainly from theater and film sources. Fan pages on social networks follow her performances, but the actress herself does not maintain public profiles. Because of this, a lot of information is limited and often mistranslated.
FAQs
How old is Linda begonja?
She was born on April 9 nbsp;1972, which means that in January 2026. 53 years.
What are the most famous projects of Linda Begonja?
Her most famous are Theater cabarets in the Kerempuh Satirical Theater, for which she won numerous awards. She is recognized for her roles on television Jasenke Runje in “Kumovi”, Antice Pavić in “Metropolitan”, Marije patched in “Another Name of Love”, Ljerke Bedrice in “Rest in Peace” and Dinke Sighted in “Ivanjski Vatras”. She was noticed in the film Anki (2017), You carry me (2015), Such are the rules (2014), Teleport Zovko (2013) and hives (2012).
Is the actress married or has children?
Linda Begonja has no children. For more than a decade, he has been in a stable relationship with the director Oliver frljić; The couple does not plan a wedding and states that freedom and mutual understanding are more important to them.
Is she active on social networks?
No. Begonja does not have official accounts on social networks; there are only fan pages. She rarely gives interviews and tries to keep her private life away from the media.
What languages does it speak and how high is it?
According to the Kerempuh Theater, it speaks English and German language And she is tall 166 centimeters.
Conclusion
Linda Begonja is an actress who built her career patiently and without media fanfare. From her modest childhood in Zadar to acting studios to the multi-awarded member of Kerempuh, her professionalism and talent are recognized both on television and on film. Although she is privately withdrawn, viewers love her for her authentic and often complex characters and a specific combination of humor and satire. For the latest roles and projects, followers usually have to rely on official theater announcements, because Begonja still keeps her privacy away from social networks.