Martina Adamcová (also known under pseudonym Tina Adams; born 22 April 1966) is a

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film producer,

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and

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. Known for her light comedic style and accessible storytelling, Martina has become a recognized figure in the neo-Canadian film scene. She resides in

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, Canada, where she is active in the local film community and continues to develop international co-productions through her company, Marcova Productions

Life and career

Martina Adamcová was born in

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on 22 April 1966. She spent her childhood in

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. She pursued formal training in acting under the

Stanislavski Konstantin Sergeyevich Stanislavski ( rus, Константин Сергеевич Станиславский, p=kənstɐnʲˈtʲin sʲɪrˈɡʲejɪvʲɪtɕ stənʲɪˈslafskʲɪj, links=yes; ; 7 August 1938) was a seminal Russian and Sovie ...

System of acting. In the post-communist era, Adamcová began her career in television and film in the Czech Republic. She worked as a television presenter and actress and was the first host of ''

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'', a popular pan-European entertainment television show. Her role as Officer Babinčáková in the cult Czech military comedy ''

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'' ("Tank Battalion", 1991) contributed to her lasting image as a sex symbol. In 1994, she moved to Canada to join her boyfriend and later husband, with whom she has a son. She also produced and appeared in numerous television programs for Czech Republic broadcasting, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the country's media industry. Seeking new creative opportunities, Martina Adamcová relocated to North America, where she began using the pseudonym Tina Adams for her directing work. Her transition into filmmaking led her to found Marcova Productions. Her directorial debut in short films includes ''V Trávě'' (2018) and ''Trick and Cheat'' (2019), both characterized by elements of fantasy and dark humor. She gained wider recognition with the release of her feature film ''The Perfect Kiss'' (2018), followed by ''Hotel Limbo'' (2020), and ''My Wacko Parents'' (2022), all starring Czech actress and pop singer

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and Canadian actress

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. These films have been showcased in various international festivals and praised for their accessible, audience-friendly narratives. Adams has also received accolades for her work, including two awards for Best Director at independent film festivals. Since 2023, Adamcová has collaborated closely with French-Canadian filmmaker

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'' *1993 – '' Nahota na prodej'' *1995 – '' Playgirls'' *2008 – '' As Light As a Breath'' *2011 – '' Who Is Simon Miller?'' *2011 – ''

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'' *2012 – '' Perfect Assistant'' *2012 – ''

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'' *2024 – '' Once Upon A Princess''

As director (as Tina Adams)

*2019 – '' Trick and Cheat'' *2018 – ''

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'' *2020 – '' Hotel Limbo'' *2022 – '' My Wacko Parents''

As producer

*2018 – ''

'' *2023 – '' Emma Under Influence'' *2025 – '' Révolté'' *2025 – ''

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Adamcova, Martina 1966 births Living people Film people from Ostrava 20th-century Czech actresses Czech women television presenters Canadian film actresses Canadian film producers Canadian documentary filmmakers Czech emigrants to Canada