Olivera Katarina
Biography
Olivera Katarina (born Olivera Petrović, March 5 1940 – July 21 2026) was a Serbian actress, singer and writer. She was born in Belgrade, Serbia, and was also known by the names Olivera Vučo and Olivera Šakić. Katarina emerged as one of the leading stars of Yugoslav cinema during the 1960s and 1970s, appearing in numerous films and television productions; TMDB lists 27 acting credits for her. She is most widely recognized for her role in Aleksandar Petrović’s 1967 film I Even Met Happy Gypsies, which received the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival that year. In addition to acting, she performed a range of musical styles in several languages.
Career overview
Olivera Katarina (born March 5 1940 in Belgrade, Serbia; died July 21 2026) was a Serbian actress who became one of the leading stars of Yugoslav cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. Her film career is documented with twenty‑seven credited roles, and she is especially remembered for her performance in Aleksandar Petrović’s I Even Met Happy Gypsies (1967), a film that received the Grand Prix at the 1967 Cannes Film Festival. In addition to that internationally noted work, she gained prominence in Yugoslav film circles through roles in Vuk Karadzic, Roj and Put oko sveta, titles cited as key to her fame.
Beyond her most celebrated film, Katarina’s acting portfolio spanned a range of productions throughout the era, reflecting her status as a versatile and widely recognized performer in the region’s cinematic landscape. Her career, marked by both critical acclaim and popular appeal, contributed significantly to the development of Yugoslav cinema in the mid‑twentieth century.
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Full Filmography
27 titles- Tears for Sale (2008) as Velika Boginja
- Seven Easy Pieces (2007) as Singer (voice)
- Jelena Gavanski (1982) as Lina
- Hell River (1974) as Mila
- The Dervish and Death (1974) as Kadinica
- Pollen Dust (1974)
- Red Blow (1974) as Ana
- The Maiden's Tune (1973) as Sibila
- A Big Grey-Blue Bird (1971) as Diana
- Goya: Or the Hard Way to Enlightenment (1971) as Herzogin von Alba
- Mark of the Devil (1970) as Vanessa Benedikt
- Ann and Eve (1970) as Nightclub Singer
- The Betrayal (1969) as Marchioness de Haro
- Wien nach Noten (1969) as Self
- There's Love, There's Not (1968)
- Mountain of Wrath (1968) as Olivera
- Commandments for a Gangster (1968)
- Do Not Mention the Cause of Death (1968) as Marija
- I Even Met Happy Gypsies (1967) as Lenče
- The Dream (1966) as Devojka
- Kiss Kiss, Kill Kill (1966) as Bobo
- Monday or Tuesday (1966) as Markova ljubavnica
- The Swarm (1966) as Ljubica
- The Soldier (1966) as Milanka
- A Trip Around the World (1964) as Nazlija
- Good Luck Hunting (1964) as Keti
- Discorama (1959) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Olivera Katarina best known for?
Olivera Katarina is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Big Grey-Blue Bird (1971), Mark of the Devil (1970), The Betrayal (1969), I Even Met Happy Gypsies (1967).
When and where was Olivera Katarina born?
Olivera Katarina was born on March 5, 1940 in Beograd, Serbia. They passed away on July 21, 2026.
How many credits does Olivera Katarina have?
Olivera Katarina has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2008.
What is Olivera Katarina's background in cinema and television?
Olivera Katarina (born Olivera Petrović, March 5 1940 – July 21 2026) was a Serbian actress, singer and writer. She was born in Belgrade, Serbia, and was also known by the names Olivera Vučo and Olivera Šakić. Katarina emerged as one of the leading stars of Yugoslav cinema during the 1960s and 1970s, appearing in numer...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- I Even Met Happy Gypsies (1967) as Lenče — aged about 27
- Mark of the Devil (1970) as Vanessa Benedikt — aged about 30
- A Big Grey-Blue Bird (1971) as Diana — aged about 31
- The Betrayal (1969) as Marchioness de Haro — aged about 29
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