Magdalena Walach
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Magdalena Walach is a Polish film and theater actress. In 1999 she completed studies at the Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts
in Kraków
. She is a member of the Bagatela Theatre
acting company. Walach is married to actor Paweł Okraska, with whom she had their son Piotr (2006).
(1999).
A role in a musical adaptation of The Secret Garden
, directed by Janusz Szydłowski, was the start of her involvement in the Bagatela Theatre
. Since that premiere, she has played roles in performances of "Balladyny", "Kosmosu", "Stosunków na szczycie", "Trzech sióstr" and "Rewizora". She has also appeared on the stages of other Kraków
and Warsaw
theaters, and also performed in several Television Theatre stagings. Walach competed in the sixth edition of Taniec z gwiazdami
, winning first place with dancer Cezary Olszewski. She received a perfect score from judges on 8 occasions.
Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts
Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts , located in Kraków, Poland, was founded in 1946 by a well-known Polish actor, Juliusz Osterwa, who took the initial steps leading to the establishment of the Academy through the amalgamation of three local studios, the Theatre Actors' Studio at...
in Kraków
Kraków
Kraków also Krakow, or Cracow , is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life...
. She is a member of the Bagatela Theatre
Bagatela Theatre
The Bagatela Theatre in Kraków is situated at the junction of Karmelicka Street and Krupniczej Street. The theatre's intimate "new stage" is located on Sarego Józefa Street.-History:...
acting company. Walach is married to actor Paweł Okraska, with whom she had their son Piotr (2006).
Career
Magdalena Walach is a graduate of Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic ArtsLudwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts
Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts , located in Kraków, Poland, was founded in 1946 by a well-known Polish actor, Juliusz Osterwa, who took the initial steps leading to the establishment of the Academy through the amalgamation of three local studios, the Theatre Actors' Studio at...
(1999).
A role in a musical adaptation of The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden is a novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It was initially published in serial format starting in the autumn of 1910, and was first published in its entirety in 1911. It is now one of Burnett's most popular novels, and is considered to be a classic of English children's...
, directed by Janusz Szydłowski, was the start of her involvement in the Bagatela Theatre
Bagatela Theatre
The Bagatela Theatre in Kraków is situated at the junction of Karmelicka Street and Krupniczej Street. The theatre's intimate "new stage" is located on Sarego Józefa Street.-History:...
. Since that premiere, she has played roles in performances of "Balladyny", "Kosmosu", "Stosunków na szczycie", "Trzech sióstr" and "Rewizora". She has also appeared on the stages of other Kraków
Kraków
Kraków also Krakow, or Cracow , is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life...
and Warsaw
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River, roughly from the Baltic Sea and from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population in 2010 was estimated at 1,716,855 residents with a greater metropolitan area of 2,631,902 residents, making Warsaw the 10th most...
theaters, and also performed in several Television Theatre stagings. Walach competed in the sixth edition of Taniec z gwiazdami
Taniec z Gwiazdami
Taniec z gwiazdami is a Polish light entertainment reality television series broadcast by TVN. It is the Polish version of the BBC's popular Dancing with the Stars / Strictly Come Dancing franchise which has been sold to more than 30 countries worldwide.The 1st season of Taniec z gwiazdami aired...
, winning first place with dancer Cezary Olszewski. She received a perfect score from judges on 8 occasions.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instynkt | 2011 | Magda Janik (murderer) | |
| Usta Usta | 2011 | Alex Najman | |
| Mój Biegun | 2010 | Ula (Jasia’s mother) | |
| M jak miłość | 2010 | Agnieszka "Żyleta" Olszewska (prosecuter) | |
| Dance 4 U | 2010 | Iza | |
| Ojciec Mateusz | 2009 | Monika | |
| Enen | 2009 | Renata | |
| Tancerze | 2009-2010 | Alicja Pawłowicz | |
| Jak żyć? | 2008 | birthing class instructor | |
| Kryminalni Kryminalni Kryminalni was a Polish crime drama television series that aired on TVN network from September 18, 2004 until May 24, 2008. It ran for 8 seasons and 101 episodes were broadcast in total... |
2008 | Ewelina Tulewicz | guest appearance |
| Twarzą w twarz | 2007-2008 | Marta Michalska/Marta Waszak | |
| Officer | 2005 | Iwona (Darek’s wife) | guest appearance |
| Pensjonat pod Różą | 2004-2006 | Iwa Mroczkiewicz | |
| Marcinelle | 2003 | Giselle | |
| Miodowe lata | 2003 | Samanta | guest appearance |
| Suplement | 2002 | friend | |
| Życie jako śmiertelna choroba przenoszona drogą płciową | 2000 | waitress |
Television Theatre
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teorban | 2008 | Joanna | |
| Sesja kastingowa | 2002 | ||
| Klub kawalerów | 2000 | Marynia Mirska | |
| Teatr niekonsekwencji | 1997 |
Polish dubbing
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyprawa na Księżyc 3D Fly Me to the Moon (film) Fly Me to the Moon is a Belgian CGI animated 3-D feature film. It was released in digital 3D in Belgium on 30 January 2008 and in the USA and Canada on 15 August 2008. The film was also released in IMAX 3D in the USA and Canada starting 8 August 2008... |
2008 | Nat’s mother | |
| Niania | 2005 | Evangeline |