“Three Nuts for Cinderella” is a fairy tale, thanks to which Libushe Shafrankova was remembered by Russian viewers. The Czech actress had occasion to repeatedly try on the role of the princess, and each time she brilliantly coped with her task. By the age of 64, Libushe managed to star in more than fifty films and series. What is the story of the star?
Libushe Shafrankova: the beginning of the path
The star of the tale "Three Nuts for Cinderella" was born in the Czech Republic, it happened in June 1953. Libushe Shafrankova was born in a family that was not related to the world of art. The actress has a younger sister Miroslav, who chose for herself a profession that is not related to cinema and theater. But once the sisters played together in the movie The Little Mermaid.
Dreams of fame and fans appeared at Libushe in childhood. At first, the parents objected to the choice of their daughter, but the future actress was persistent, and they gave up. Shafrankova performed her first roles in amateur performances. The applause of the audience inspired the girl, made her believe in her talent.
Study, theater
After leaving school, Libushe Shafrankova continued her education at the theater school in Brno. After this educational institution, the young actress joined the creative team of the Prague Theater "Drama Club". It was there that she met with the love of her life, we are talking about actor Joseph Abrgam.
At first, Libushe was trusted only with small roles, then they began to entrust more serious tasks. In “The Seagull” she embodied the image of Nina, in “Uncle Van” she played Sonia. Great success with the audience was the production of “Three Pregnant”, in which the actress reincarnated in Colombina. However, fame came to Shafrankova not due to theatrical roles.
The beginning of a film career
On the set, Libushe Shafrankova first came back in 1971. The aspiring actress made her debut in the drama "Grandmother", the plot of which is borrowed from the eponymous work of the famous Czech writer Bozena Nemtsova. Libushe in this picture got the role of the main character in his youth. Further, she embodied the image of a teacher in the family musical "The Fair Came to Us".
From the biography of Libushe Shafrankova, it follows that she became a star in 1973. It was then that the fairy tale “Three Nuts for Cinderella” was presented to the audience court, which gained popularity in many countries of the world. The actress is proud to have embodied the image of the main character in this picture. She is convinced that the fairy tale about Cinderella can become a reality for every girl, she should only wish this sincerely. In a sense, this happened with Libushe herself, who took only a few years to turn from a simple actress into a movie star.
Filmography
Thanks to the tale "Three Nuts for Cinderella" for many years, became the favorite of directors Libushe Shafrankova. Films and series with her participation came out one after another. A list of film and television projects where you can see a talented Czech actress is given below.
- “My brother has a great brother.”
- "Attempt in Sarajevo."
- "How to drown Dr. Mrachek."
- "Vivat, Benevsky."
- "The little Mermaid".
- "The palette of love."
- "The Prince and the Evening Star."
- "Who stole Martinka?"
- “Run, waiter, run!”
- "Triptych of love."
- "Forced Alibi."
- "Salt is more expensive than gold."
- The Third Prince.
- "Holiday snowdrops."
- "My village is central."
- "Revue for six crowns."
- "Furious reporter."
- "Blue ocean".
- "Primary School".
- Immortal Aunt.
- "Kolya".
- “The best years are down the drain.”
- "Gendarme stories."
- "The Return of Paradise Lost."
- "All my loved ones."
Not every actress can boast that she managed to play the princess several times. Such roles went to Libushe, for example, in the films The Little Mermaid, The Third Prince, and The Salt Is More Expensive than Gold.
New century
In the new century, the popularity of Libushe Shafrankova began to fade. Films and series with her participation came out less often. In 2009, the talented actress had serious health problems. She felt so bad that she was forced to refuse to participate in several projects. Fortunately, the star managed to defeat her ailment and return to the set.
The latest film to date with the participation of Shafrankova was presented to the audience in 2014. In the comedy drama "Hostage", intended for family viewing, she got even a small but memorable role.
Love and family
Fans of the star of the fairy tale “Three Nuts for Cinderella” are interested not only in her roles, but also in her personal life. Libushe Shafrankova married at a young age, lived all her life with one man. Her chosen one was actor Josef Abrham, whom she met in the Drama Club Theater. Libushe's husband also managed to conquer the world of cinema. By the age of 77, the man managed to play about a hundred roles in films and TV shows. For example, he can be seen in the films "Kafka", "I served the English king."
In the marriage of Libus and Joseph, a son was born, the boy was named after his father. Joseph Jr. also chose a creative profession for himself, however, he became not an actor, but a producer.