Mojmira Pastorčić is a Croatian journalist and television presenter, best known for leading the evening news program RTL Direkt. She was born in 1982 in Zagreb, where she graduated from the Science and Mathematics High School (MIOC) and graduated in journalism at the Faculty of Political Sciences. She has been working at RTL Television for more than two decades, where she has built a reputation as a determined and engaged journalist. She received prestigious awards for her work – including two Večernjak roses for television personality of the year (2021 and 2023).
Quick review:
- Career: journalist and editor at RTL since the beginning of the 2000s.
- RTL Direct: Head of RTL Direkt since 2019.
- Television and COVID: The first presenter in Croatia who led the news from her own home (2020).
- Social messages: He advocates gender equality and the fight against stereotypes.
- Prizes: Winner of Večernjak’s Rose for TV Person of the Year (2021, 2023).
- Personally: Until 2020, she was in a long relationship with RTL’s editor Marko Vargek.
Early life and education
Mojmira Pastorčić grew up in Zagreb. Her father’s name is Mojmir, and she has two sisters, Marija and Uršula. As a child, she wanted to write novels and teach, but later fell in love with journalism. She attended the Science and Mathematics High School (MIOC) and graduated in journalism at the Faculty of Political Sciences of the University of Zagreb. During her studies, she signed up for RTL’s audition and stayed there, thus starting her long-term professional journey.
Career at RTL
Mojmira Pastorčić started her journalistic career in the early 2000s on RTL Television. During more than two decades of work, she reported from various important events and locations: she followed the crowds at the toll booths in Lučko, the refugee crisis in Opatovac, health disasters and forest fires in Pelješac, and followed the affairs of Croatian officials in London. Through her years of work, she progressed to the position of editor and host of news shows.
At the end of 2019, she took over the role of head of RTL Direkt, replacing the previous manager Zoran Šprajc. In April 2020, she became the first presenter in Croatia to host the news show from her own home due to the coronavirus pandemic. Since January 2022, she has been completely the editor and manager of RTL Direkt. Under her leadership, the show is profiled with a more engaged style – it often emphasizes topics such as gender equality, equal opportunities and the fight against stereotypes.
Main career milestones:
- 2000s: Started at RTL as a journalist and reporter.
- 2019: becomes the head of RTL Direkt.
- 2020: The first host to host the show from Dom (COVID-19 Lockdown).
- 2022: RTL Direkt takes over completely as an editor and presenter.
- Social engagement: She edited the show without makeup for No Makeup Day (2022) and wore a pink T-shirt for the prevention of peer violence (2024).
- Prizes: She won the Večernjak rose for TV personality of the year 2021 and 2023.
Social engagement and messages
Mojmira Pastorčić is known for her strong social messages. He advocates loudly for gender equality and breaking stereotypes. For example, for a makeup day in 2022, she hosted a show without makeup to emphasize women’s natural beauty and self-confidence. In February 2024, she wore a pink T-shirt in RTL Direk to support the campaign against peer violence among young people. On several occasions, she emphasized the importance of women’s thinking in society, saying that “a woman with an opinion” should be appreciated just as much as any other.
personal life
Mojmira Pastorčić protected her private details from the public for years. It is known that she grew up in a Zagreb family, and she herself points out that her unique name is often an object of interest in people who hear it for the first time. For many years, she was in a relationship with her colleague, RTL’s sports editor Marko Vargek. The couple lived together for five years, and in May 2020 they announced a breakup. After the breakup, they emphasized that they remained on good terms and that now they are only professionally bound by work. Different from working on television, Mojmira hardly speaks about her private life in public.
Prizes and awards
Mojmira Pastorčić has been awarded several times for her work on television. Two Večernjak roses for TV Person of the Year (2021 and 2023) confirm that viewers and experts recognize her contribution to the news program. In addition, RTL Direkt and Mojmira herself were often nominated for other prestigious television awards, such as the Golden Studio. These recognitions reflect the show’s popularity and the audience’s confidence in her work.
Conclusion
Today, Mojmira Pastorčić is one of the most recognizable faces of Croatian television journalism. Long-term dedication to journalistic work, direct performance and willingness to speak publicly about important social topics brought her great recognition and affection of the audience. As the presenter and editor of RTL Direkt, she continues to form an information program and promote topics of general interest. Viewers can watch her work on RTL television and digital platforms, where she regularly brings fresh news and reports. For more updates on domestic media stars and their careers, continue to follow us or subscribe to notifications.
