Martina Tomčić Moskaljov Biography: (born May 6, 1975) is a Croatian opera mezzo-soprano and music pedagogue. She is best known to a wide audience as a long-time member of the jury of the popular talent show Supertalent on Nova TV (Croatian version of global format Got Talent) ). In addition to a rich career in classical music, Tomčić also stood out in the television world as a strict but fair judge, whose expert criticism at the same time the contestants wish and somewhat fear. Her life story includes successes on opera stages, performances in watched TV shows, and dedicated work as a mentor to young singers, thus building the reputation of one of the most versatile artists on the Croatian scene.
Early life and education
Martina Tomčić was born in a coastal town Umag May 6, 1975. She spent her earliest childhood in Poreč, where her father worked for a while, and then she grew up in the Dubrava district of Zagreb. He comes from a respectable family – the father Zlatko Tomčić He is a well-known Croatian politician, former president of the Croatian Parliament (also briefly and acting president of the country in 2000), while his mother is Slavica Tomčić writer and fine artist. Martina also has a sister, Amika.
Thanks to the stimulating family environment, she showed interest in music from an early age. After high school, she enrolled in music studies abroad. She graduated from University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz in Austria, having received high vocal education. During her student days in Graz, she also discovered a love for a healthy diet – she learned to appreciate organically grown foods, and even today she tries to cook for her family that way.
Music career and successes
Even as a young singer, Martina Tomčić achieved notable success in international competitions. In 1995 She won a prestigious international singing competition Ferruccio Tagliavini, which opened the door to opera houses for her. In the same 1995, she made her debut on the opera scene in Graz, interpreting the role of Prince Orlovski in Operetta ‘Bat’ composer Johann Strauss. Criticism and the audience immediately recognized her talent.
In the following years, she continued to play significant opera roles. She introduced herself to the Zagreb audience 2001. The role of Preziosilla in Verdic’s opera ‘power of destiny’, and in the same year at the Osijek HNK, she realized a notable interpretation Carmen in Bizet’s opera of the same name. For the latter role, she also received a prestigious Croatian Theater Award, thereby confirming her status as one of the leading mezzo-sopranos in the country.
In addition to domestic stages, Tomčić also performed abroad, building a reputation for an opera diva with a strong voice and stage expression. In parallel with her performing career, she also devoted herself to pedagogical work. with a colleague, a singer Ivan HusarShe founded a school of singing husar & Tomčić, where he transfers his knowledge to young talents. Through that school and various workshops, she profiled herself as a respected vocal mentor, known for its professional technique and disciplined approach to work with participants.
Martina also stepped beyond the scope of classical opera through crossover projects. together with the soprano Sandro Bagarić She joined a voice in a duet called Belcante. They released a joint album ‘Theatre of Marmalade’ (Aquarius Records, 2009), on which they perform well-known numbers from operas, operettas, musicals and cancons in modern pop arrangements. This brought classical music closer to a wider audience with a drinkable, popular sound. Their video for Aria Habanera From that album, it was recorded in Varaždin’s HNK, which testifies to the combination of traditional and contemporary in their work.
In addition to the theater boards, Martina Tomčić also lent her voice to animated characters. She tried her hand at synchronization of cartoons – She embodied the wicked queen Morana in an animated film Redhead and 7 dwarfs (2020), and in 2023 she gave a voice to the sea witch Ursuli In the Croatian version of Disney’s film little mermaid. With these engagements, she additionally showed her versatility and ability to adapt to different music-stage genres.
television career
Martina Tomčić Moskaljov as a member of the jury of the show Supertalent on Nova TV. Thanks to her appearance on television, Martina Tomčić gained popularity outside of opera circles. With her charisma and sharp comments, she became a recognizable face of several watched TV shows, where she performed as a contestant or a member of the jury. Her most famous television engagements include:
- The stars sing – HRT music show in which Martina was a member of the jury since 2007, judging the singing performances of famous people in a pair with mentors. In this show, the audience introduced her as a strict but constructive judge who encourages competitors to excel.
- Dancing with the stars – Croatian version ‘Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing with the Stars’. In 2011, Martina competed as a celebrity candidate in the 6th season of this dance show, where she reached the semi-finals of the competition in a pair with dancer Marko Herceg. With this, she proved her courage to go outside the framework of the opera scene and try herself in the demanding world of dance.
- your face sounds familiar – A Nova TV entertainment show in which celebrities imitate music stars. Martina Tomčić joined the show team as vocal mentor which helps competitors in mastering singing parts and singing techniques. Her pedagogical experience proved to be valuable in preparing candidates for demanding transformations in this show.
- Supertalent – Nova TV Talent Show (Croatian version Got Talent) in which Martina of 2016 He sits on the jury all the time. as a judge Supertalent, she became the face of this show and one of the most prominent members of the jury.
just through Supertalent Martina Tomčić reached the peak of her television recognition. Her honest and often harsh criticism of the candidate has earned her a reputation “Strictest Jury Members”. Although she sometimes knew how to cause controversy among viewers due to strictness, many appreciate her principledness and expertise – when Martina praises someone’s performance, it is clear that the compliment comes from a person of top musical standards. Martina herself is aware of her image on television and pointed out in interviews that she does not burden herself with the media call her a strict judge. He emphasizes that her role on Supertalent is a kind of ‘compromise’ – an opportunity to convey serious music and life lessons to a wide audience through the format of a fun show.
With many years of involvement in Supertalent, Martina has become synonymous with expertise in talent show programs. Her authority and experience contribute to the credibility of the show, and frequent emotional moments (like tears of emotion or genuine laughter at unusual points) show her human side as well, making her a favorite among viewers.
personal life
The personal life of Martina Tomčić is behind professional success. While still studying in Graz, she met her future husband, a musician Ženja Moskaljov. Love started in student days is crowned marriage in 2003 – They got married on May 10, 2003 in Samobor in an intimate ceremony in front of about fifty guests. The lively personality of Martina’s husband (whom affectionately calls ‘my Russian’, although he is not really a Russian) complements her artistic nature well.
Martina and Ženja are the proud parents of two children. Son Noah He was born in 2005 in Zagreb’s Petrova Hospital, and a daughter Rebekah She came into the world in 2011. at home, exactly as Martina wished. Namely, after a positive experience of the first birth, Martina was informed in detail about home births and decided to make this brave move for the birth of a daughter – with the assistance of a midwife, in the warmth of her own home. She spoke publicly about her experiences in order to demystify that decision, pointing out that for her, giving birth at home was a particularly intimate and empowering experience.
Martina Tomčić’s children are also creatively focused. Daughter Rebeka dances, and her mother often proudly highlights her dance successes on social networks. The son of Noah, on the other hand, went into the artistic waters of the film industry – he studies at the Vern Polytechnic and has already shot a short film, showing interest in directing and production. Martina has repeatedly emphasized that her family is her biggest support and refuge from busy public life. A private home in Dubrava, Zagreb, where she grew up herself, provides her with a balance between the light of the stage and everyday life.
Conclusion
Over the years, Martina Tomčić Moskaljov has built a unique career that successfully combines the seemingly incompatible – top-notch classical music with mass television formats. As an opera diva, she won over a demanding concert audience, and as a television judge she gained the status of a favorite, but respectful public figure. Her versatility and passion for music make her a role model for many young artists.
With more than two decades of experience behind him, Martina continues to contribute to the Croatian cultural scene: either through performances and education of new singers, or through television projects that discover new talents. Her story shows how dedicated work, authenticity and willingness to step forward can ensure a long-lasting relevance to an artist. Martina Tomčić We will certainly watch and listen for a long time – on opera stages, in the studio of the singing school or at the judge’s desk of Supertalent – wherever her inexhaustible love for music takes her.
