Juraj Kukura
Encyclopedia
Juraj Kukura is a Slovak
actor.
Kukura studied acting at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava
(VŠMU). Since 1985, when he emigrated to Germany
, his films were banned by the regime until the end of Communist rule in the 1989
. Thanks to his charisma
tic personality he usually portrayed strong, leading characters. In 2004, he received DOSKY Award
for performing Martin in The Goat, or, Who is Sylvia?
. In 2003 he became managing director of Arena Theatre
.
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
actor.
Kukura studied acting at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava
Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava
The Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava is a university founded on June 9, 1949.The university consists of three faculties:*Theatre Faculty...
(VŠMU). Since 1985, when he emigrated to Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, his films were banned by the regime until the end of Communist rule in the 1989
Velvet Revolution
The Velvet Revolution or Gentle Revolution was a non-violent revolution in Czechoslovakia that took place from November 17 – December 29, 1989...
. Thanks to his charisma
Charisma
The term charisma has two senses: 1) compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others, 2) a divinely conferred power or talent. For some theological usages the term is rendered charism, with a meaning the same as sense 2...
tic personality he usually portrayed strong, leading characters. In 2004, he received DOSKY Award
Dosky Awards
The Dosky Awards are presented annually for achievements in Slovak theatre. The winners are selected by vote by theatre critics. Recent winners in the principal categories have been as follows.-Best Actress:...
for performing Martin in The Goat, or, Who is Sylvia?
The Goat, or, Who is Sylvia?
The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?, a play written by Edward Albee, premiered on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre on 10 March 2002 where it ran for 309 performances. A production opened in London in 2004....
. In 2003 he became managing director of Arena Theatre
Arena Theatre
Arena Theatre is one of the oldest theatres in Bratislava.It was established in 1828 on the right bank of Danube. In the beginning it served asan open summer amphitheatre, hence the name Arena. The current building was built in1898....
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