Biography
Who is Mirjana Karanović?
Early life and education
Mirjana Karanović was born on January 28, 1957, in Belgrade, Serbia. Her father, Miloje, worked as a soldier, and her mother, Radmila, was a tailor. She pursued her higher education at the University of Belgrade.
Acting career highlights
She began her screen career in the 1980 film Petria's Wreath, where she played an illiterate woman. This role earned her significant recognition. She later starred in the 1985 movie When Father Was Away on Business, which introduced her to international audiences. In 1995, she appeared in Emir Kusturica's film titled Underground.
Mirjana Karanović made history in 2003 by appearing in the Croatian film Svjedoci, also known as Witnesses. This marked the first time a Serbian actor appeared in a Croatian production since the breakup of Yugoslavia. She portrayed a Croatian war widow in the project. In 2005, she worked with Bosnian director Jasmila Žbanić on the film Grbavica, playing a woman dealing with the aftermath of the Bosnian War. She also appeared in the 2013 Greek-Serbian film The Tree and the Swing, also known as A Place Called Home, where she played the character Nina.
In addition to her screen work, she has been recognized for her craft through several awards. These include the Sterija Award for Achievement in Acting, the Žanka Stokić award, and the Aleksandar Lifka Award. She also received the Winning of Liberty award.
Directing and other work
Mirjana Karanović made her debut as a film director with A Good Wife, or Dobra žena. The movie had its world premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. Beyond her film work, she serves as a university teacher. She has also contributed her skills as a screenwriter.
Activism and personal life
She is a vocal supporter of LGBT rights. She is a founder of the Incest Trauma Center, an organization providing psychological assistance to survivors of sexual violence. In 2017, she signed the Declaration on the Common Language of the Croats, Serbs, Bosniaks, and Montenegrins. Mirjana Karanović identifies as an atheist. She has never married and does not have children. In 2004, she had a relationship with Bosnian actor Ermin Bravo.
Birthday and age
Mirjana Karanović was born on January 28, 1957, which makes Mirjana 69 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Mirjana shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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