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Remember Sven Lovrek from 'Villa Maria'? He's stepped out of the public eye, and here's how he looks today

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Actor Sven Madžarević, known for his role as the villain Sven Lovrek in the Croatian telenovela 'Villa Maria,' has stepped away from acting.
  • After appearing in a few more series, his last TV role was in 2013.
  • Madžarević now works behind the scenes as an assistant director on films and is married with one child.

Sven Madžarević, a Zagreb native recognized for his portrayal of the antagonist Sven Lovrek in the first Croatian telenovela, 'Villa Maria,' has largely withdrawn from public life and the acting profession. Following his prominent role, Madžarević appeared in a few additional Croatian series, including 'Dobre namjere' and 'Zore dubrovačke.' His final television appearance was in 'Zore dubrovačke,' which concluded in mid-2014.

Since stepping away from acting, Madžarević has transitioned to working behind the camera. He has taken on roles as an assistant director, contributing to films such as 'Pool of Infinite' (2023), filmed in Šibenik and featuring Hollywood stars Mia Goth and Alexander Skarsgård, and 'Beautiful Evening, Beautiful Day,' released the following year.

Now 41 years old, Madžarević is married to designer Ina Vela Madžarević, and they have a three-year-old child. He maintains a presence on Instagram, where he shares glimpses of his family life, daily activities, and professional endeavors with his approximately 400 followers. His social media profile offers a look at how the former television personality appears today.

The article also includes a mention of another actor, implying a connection to 'Villa Maria,' who passed away after a battle with illness, and a note about Marko Perković Thompson performing at a 'March for Life' event, though these appear to be unrelated news snippets appended to the main story.

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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.