Vica Kerekes


Éva "Vica" Kerekes is a Slovak actress of Hungarian ethnicity. She is active in Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Hungary. She is often referred to and credited as Vica Kerekésová, Vica Kerekešová, and Kerekes Vica. She adopted the nickname "Vica" to distinguish herself from the Hungarian actress.

Early life and career

Vica Kerekes was born to ethnic Hungarian parents. In 2001, after studying at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava, she moved to Budapest. She made her cinematic debut in 2004 with the Slovak film Konečná stanica. To international audiences, Kerekes is known for the 2011 film Men in Hope.

Personal life

Kerekes divorced artist Csaba Vigh in 2012 after living with him for six years and being separated for a year. In 2014, she announced that she was in a relationship with tattoo artist Lukáš Musil.

Awards and recognition

In 2010, Kerekes was awarded Best Actress at the Hungarian Film Week for her performance in Ki/Be Tawaret. In 2013, she was named Best Actress in Slovakia for her role in Seven Days of Sin. She is the winner of the 2017 Hungarian Film Award for Best Television Actress for her role in the television movie Tranzitidö.