Maja Ostaszewska is a famous Polish actress. Born on 3 September 1972 in Krakow, she made her screen debut in the critically acclaimed Schindler’s List (1993), directed by Steven Spielberg.
However, this is her protagonist in the play haven (1998) won her the Polish Film Festival Award for Best Actress, making her an important figure in Polish cinema.
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- Full name: Maya Ostazewska
- Date of birth: September 3, 1972
- Age: 53 years old
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Krakow, Poland
- Nationality: Poland
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.68m
- Parents: Jacek Ostaszewski and Małgorzata Ostaszewska
- Siblings: Jakub Ostazewski and Matilda Ostazewski
- Spouse: Michaël Englert (partner)
- Children: Franciszek Englert and Janina Englert
- Relationship status: In love
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Polish
- Net worth: $10 million
early life and education
Maja Ostaszewska is 53 years old. She was born on September 3, 1972 in Krakow, Poland. Her father, Jacek Ostaszewski, was a musician, which influenced her artistic growth. On the other hand, her mother’s name is Małgorzata Ostaszewska. She has two siblings: Jakub Ostazewski and Matilda Ostazewski.
Ostaszewska attended local schools and then the Ludwik Solski State Drama School in Krakow. She graduated in 1996 with a degree in acting. During her time at the academy, she showcased her talent in a variety of productions, including Platonov Directed by Krystian Lupa during the Drama Schools Festival.
personal life
Maja is in a relationship with Polish cinematographer Michał Englert, son of actor Maciej Englert and actress Marta Lipińska. The couple has two children: a son named Franciszek, born in 2007, and a daughter named Janina, born in 2009.
Profession
Ostaszewska’s career followed her Schindler’s Listwhich opens the door to more opportunities in film and theater. Her breakthrough came with the movie haven (1998), in which she played Carolina and received critical acclaim for her performance. This role won her the Polish Film Festival Award for Best Actress.
Over the next few years, she continued to play impressive roles in films Prymas – trzy lata z tysiąca (2000), in which she played Sister Leonia, for which she was again nominated for the Polish Academy Award for Best Actress. Her versatility allows her to tackle a variety of different roles across genres.
Ostazewska received further recognition for her performances in films such as Katyn (2007), directed by Andrzej Wajda; in the name of (2013); and It will never snow again (2020). Her work has been nominated for several Polish Academy Awards and won twice Jack Strong (2014) and Body (2015).
In addition to her film work, Ostaszewska is also active in theater, working with many famous directors and performing in famous theaters such as the Rozmaitości Theater in Warsaw. Her contributions to stage and screen have made her a respected figure in the Polish artistic community.
Awards
- Polish Film Festival Best Actress Award (haven1998)
- Polish Film Festival Best Actress Award (Prymas – trzy lata z tysiąca2000)
- Polish Academy Award for Best Actress (Jack Strong2014)
- Polish Academy Award for Best Actress (Body2015)
- Film Magazine Golden Duck Award for Best Actress (2000)
- Jacek Zeverovich Award for Excellence in Drama (2007)
net worth
Maja Ostaszewska’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $10 million.
social media
- Instagram: @ostaszewska_official
- Twitter: N/A
film chronology
- Schindler’s List (1993)
- haven (1998)
- Prymas – trzy lata z tysiąca (2000)
- Katyn (2007)
- in the name of (2013)
- It will never snow again (2020)
- Jack Strong (2014)
- Body (2015)
- The Braveheart of Irena Sendler (2009)
- Janosik: a true story (2009)
