Biography
Who is Markéta Irglová?
Early life and musical beginnings
Markéta Irglová began her musical path at a young age. She started taking piano lessons when she was seven years old. By the time she reached eight, she had also started playing the guitar.
In 2001, when she was 13, she met Glen Hansard. Her parents had organized a music festival in Czechia and hired his band, The Frames. This meeting eventually played a significant role in her professional development and her musical career.
Career highlights
In 2005, Markéta formed the musical duo The Swell Season with Glen Hansard. The pair released their first self-titled album in 2006. They also appeared in the 2007 movie Once, for which they composed the film soundtrack.
The song Falling Slowly from that film earned her an Academy Award for Best Original Song. This achievement made her the first person from Czechia to win an Oscar and the youngest winner in a non-acting category. The Swell Season released Strict Joy in 2009 before taking a hiatus. The duo eventually reformed in 2022 and released the album Forward in 2025.
As a solo artist, she released the album Anar in 2011. This was followed by Muna in 2014 and Lila in 2022. She also released the EP Where You Belong in 2024. Markéta has also competed in national Eurovision selections in both Iceland and Czechia.
Family and personal life
Markéta Irglová has lived in Reykjavík, Iceland, since 2012. She holds dual citizenship in both Iceland and Czechia. She is fluent in the Icelandic language.
She was previously married to Tim Iseler between 2011 and 2012. In 2019, she married music producer Sturla Míó Þórisson. The couple has three children together. Her previous romantic relationship with Glen Hansard was documented in the 2011 film The Swell Season.
Birthday and age
Markéta Irglová was born on February 28, 1988, which makes Markéta 38 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Markéta shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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