Anika Dobra is a Serbian actress recognized for her outstanding contribution to Serbian and German film and drama.
She has appeared in many critically acclaimed films and television series, demonstrating her versatility and talent for portraying emotionally complex characters.
Some of her most famous works include Rosamond (1990), Wildefer (1991) and German crime drama Professional Audience – Im Namen der Opfer (2015-2019).
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- Full name: Anika Dobra
- Stage name: Anika Dobra
- Date of birth: June 3, 1963
- Age: 61 years old
- Place of birth: Belgrade, Serbia
- Nationality: Serbian
- Occupation: Serbian film and theater actress
- Height: 1.64m
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Dobra
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: Miodrag Softich
- Children: Mina Softich
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $1 million
early life and education
Anica Dobra was born on June 3, 1963 in Belgrade, Serbia, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (now Serbia). She was raised by her parents, whose names are still unknown and are known as Mr. and Mrs. Dobra. While it’s unclear if she has siblings, no details about them have been publicly disclosed.
Dobra completed his primary education in Serbia and then moved to Frankfurt am Main, Germany with his mother. She remained in Germany until she completed high school, then returned to Serbia to pursue higher education.
In 1983, Dobra enrolled at the Faculty of Theater Arts of the University of Arts in Belgrade, where he studied under the guidance of Predrag Bajčetić. Her peers include famous actors such as Nebojša Bakočević, Goran Radaković, Arijana Culina, Milan Pleština and Dragana Mrkić.
While in college, she developed her craft and laid the foundation for a successful acting career. Dobra graduated in 1987, the same year she received her first major acting award. She is of Serbian origin, but her religious affiliation remains unknown.
Profession
Anica Dobra began her acting career in the mid-1980s, making her debut in short films while still a student Perla Pank (1985). Her breakthrough came in 1987 with the feature film Život Radnicaa role that earned her the prestigious Pula Film Festival Award for Best Actress.
This early recognition marked the beginning of her prolific career in the Serbian film industry, in which she starred in many critically acclaimed films such as Vic Vieno (1987), Sabirni Center (1989), Kako je propao rokenrol (1989), kenny bomber (1992), Tochikovi (1998), Klopka (2007), Lyubav and the drug zlochini (2008), Neko me ipak čeka (2009), and nklava (2015).
Her performances in these films showcased her ability to embody complex characters, cementing her status as one of Serbia’s most talented actresses.
In the 1990s, Dobra expanded his career to the international stage, appearing in more than 30 films, especially in German films. Her first major international role was Rosamond (1990) won her the Bavarian Film Award for Best Young Actress, a testament to her talent and adaptability.
Her collaborations with German filmmakers cemented her reputation as a versatile actress capable of bridging cultural and linguistic divides. These roles established her as a prominent figure in the European film industry, further enhancing her profile as an artist with a wide range of skills.
In addition to her film career, Anika Dobra is a prominent figure in Serbian theater, having performed in productions of such well-known institutions as Atelje 212, Zvezdara Theater and the Yugoslav Drama Theater.
Her contributions to the arts were not limited to acting. She translated the folk plays of Franz Xavier Kreutz Delang Translated into Serbian, it demonstrates her passion for cultural exchange. Most recently, she starred in a Serbian TV series Dekazilacontinues to captivate audiences with her riveting performances across a variety of media.
Awards and nominations
Anica Dobra has won numerous awards in Serbia and Germany during her career.
Awards:
- Strigia Award for Best Actress: 1991
- Best Actress in Golden Arena: 1988
- Bavarian Film Award for Best Young Actress: 1990
- Kalika Teodora Award: multiple awards
- Zolanov Bulk Prize
- golden turkey award
- First Prize at Vichy International Film Festival
- golden camera
- Belgrade City Award
- SOFEST Best Actress Award
- Afen Award
Nomination:
- German Actor Award: 2021
- Golden Camera: 2005
social media
- Instagram account: @like_the_water_for_chocolate
personal life
Anica Dobra’s husband Miodrag Sovtić is a sports manager and president of a football club. They had a daughter, Mina Sovtić, who followed in her mother’s footsteps and became an actress.
Despite their public fame, the family maintains a private lifestyle and rarely make public appearances together.
film chronology
- Reflection (Vic Vieno) (1987)
- black bomber (kenny bomber) (1992)
- trap (Klopka)(2007)
- Love and other crimes (Lyubav and the drug zlochini)(2008)
- enclave (2015)
- son of evil (Dekazila) (2023)
- Rosamond (1990)
- Wildefer (1991)
- Gamblers (Spiller) (1990)
- Experts – on behalf of the victims (Professional Audience – Im Namen der Opfer) (2015-2019)
- Hades – an (almost) true story (Hades – Eine (fast) wahre Geschichte) (2023)
- disturbed (2023)
net worth
Anica Dobra’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. She is a highly respected Serbian actress known for her extensive work in the Serbian and German film industries.
Over the years she has worked in roles such as Reflection and Rosamondearning her a reputation for versatility and depth of craftsmanship.
