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26 years after her death, archival footage reveals actress Ena Begović's lesser-known passion
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26 years after her death, archival footage reveals actress Ena Begović's lesser-known passion

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Croatian archive recording from 1994 features actress Ena Begović discussing her career and personal life.
  • In the recording, Begović humorously mentions being cautious with princes, a statement that gains a poignant meaning given her death in a car accident.
  • The video also reveals a lesser-known detail about her having a blue belt in karate, which she credited for developing discipline and concentration.

A recently resurfaced archival recording from 1994 offers a poignant glimpse into the life and personality of the late Croatian actress Ena Begović. The clip, shared on the official Facebook profile of Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT), features Begović in conversation with host Denis Latin on the popular show "Latinica."

I often fell off horses, maybe that's why I'm careful with princes.

— Ena BegovićThe actress humorously commented on her approach to relationships during an interview in 1994.

During the interview, Begović shared insights into her career, private life, and hobbies. In a moment that now carries a particularly sad resonance, she humorously remarked on her caution with princes, stating, "I often fell off horses, maybe that's why I'm careful with princes," adding with a smile that she was still waiting for the one in a "nice car." Her life tragically ended in a car accident on August 15, 2000, on the island of Brač.

The archival footage also highlighted a lesser-known aspect of Begović's life: her involvement in karate. She corrected the host, clarifying that she held a blue belt, not a black one. Begović emphasized how practicing karate helped her develop discipline, concentration, and physical fitness, recommending it to others. This passion for martial arts was one of the less publicized facts from the biography of the celebrated actress.

During the conversation, she corrected the host, explaining that she had a blue belt in karate, not black.

— Večernji ListThe article notes a detail revealed in the archival footage about Ena Begović's martial arts background.

Ena Begović, a national champion at the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb, left an indelible mark on Croatian theater and film. Her untimely death at the age of 40 cut short a promising artistic career. The HRT post has garnered tens of thousands of views and numerous emotional comments from users remembering the beloved actress, with many recalling her memorable roles, including Baroness Castelli in "Glembajevi."

She emphasized that practicing this sport helped her develop discipline, concentration, and physical fitness, and she recommended it to everyone.

— Večernji ListThe article highlights Ena Begović's views on the benefits of practicing karate, as revealed in archival footage.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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