Leona Paraminski (born 22 August 1979) is a Croatian film, theater and television actress. She grew up in Vrbovec, a town near Zagreb, and spent time traveling around Croatia and Germany as a child.

Biography

Leona became interested in the arts and in sports at an early age. Throughout elementary and high school she was part of a drama group; her first role was in a production of Cinderella. During these years she also sang in a choir, actively engaged in a dance group combining modern and classical dances, and was involved in karate and tennis. By the age of 18 Leona was enrolled in the Academy of Dramatic Art, University of Zagreb (

Zagreb Academy of Drama Arts The Academy of Dramatic Art ( hr, Akademija dramske umjetnosti or ADU) is a Croatian drama school. Since its inception in 1896, the institution grew in prominence resulting in its successful affiliation with the University of Zagreb in 1979, along ...

). While she was still at university she won an award F.R.K.A. for best actress in the film ''Vinko na krovu''. Her first appearance in a feature film was in the 1999 film ''Madonna'' (''Bogorodica'', directed by Neven Hitrec). She graduated in 2001. A year later she was honored with the most significant film award in Croatia –

Golden Arena for Best Actress The following is a list of winners of the Golden Arena for Best Actress at the Pula Film Festival. List of winners Yugoslav Film Awards (1955–90) Croatian Film Awards (1990–present) Footnotes :A. Although the festival was opene ...

– at the 2002 Pula Film Festival in the feature film ''

Winter in Rio ''Winter in Rio'' (''Prezimiti u Riju'') is a Croatian film directed by Davor Žmegač. It was released in 2002. Cast *Mustafa Nadarević as Grga *Leona Paraminski as Monika *Sven Medvešek as Rafael * Ranko Zidarić * Zarko Savi ...

'' (''Prezimiti u Riu'', 2002). Since then Leona has acted major roles in over 30 films and TV shows. She performs frequently in the theater in leading roles that portray strong and powerful women. Leona also received three international awards for best actress in Dalibor Matanić's compilation of short films. She has been a TV presenter and is a frequent host at ceremonies and festivals, and is also involved in charitable work. Leona is a member of the Croatian National Theater. In May 2012 she married Tin Komljenović.

Selected filmography

*''

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'' (''Bogorodica'', 1999) *'' Četverored'' (1999) *''

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'' (''Nebo, sateliti'', 2001) *'' Slow Surrender'' (''Polagana predaja'', 2001) *''

'' (''Prezimiti u Riu'', 2002) *'' The Society of Jesus'' (''Družba Isusova'', 2004) *''

Sex, Drink and Bloodshed ''Sex, Drink and Bloodshed'' ( hr, Seks, piće i krvoproliće) is a 2004 Croatian omnibus action film. The film depicts violence among football fans in Croatia on an Eternal Derby, a match between the country's two most popular football teams, D ...

'' (2004) *''True Miracle'' (''Pravo čudo'', 2007) *'' Shadows over Balkan'' (''Senke nad Balkanom'', 2019)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Paraminski, Leona 1979 births Living people Actresses from Zagreb Academy of Dramatic Art, University of Zagreb alumni Croatian actresses Croatian film actresses Golden Arena winners