Remember the Barudžija sisters from the 'Julie' music video? Here's how the former beauties look today
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Barudžija sisters, known for their appearance in Daniel Popović's 1983 hit song 'Julie,' are remembered for their role as backing vocalists and music video stars.
- Izolda Barudžija later participated in Eurovision with Vlado Kalember, and her music video for 'Ciao amore' faced broadcast issues due to topless scenes.
- Izolda now works as a music professor in Germany, while Eleonora resides in Belgrade with her family, and both sisters rarely appear in public or share new photos online.
The Barudžija sisters, Eleonora and Izolda, who gained fame in the 1980s as the stars of the music video for Daniel Popović's Eurovision hit 'Julie,' are recalled for their striking presence. The song, released in 1983, remains a nostalgic favorite, and the blonde sisters were integral to its visual identity.
Beyond their role in 'Julie,' Izolda Barudžija pursued further musical endeavors. She later represented Yugoslavia in Eurovision again, this time in a duet with Vlado Kalember. A music video for their song 'Ciao amore' reportedly caused controversy and was not aired by some television stations due to scenes featuring Izolda topless.
Following her career in music, Izolda moved to Germany with her husband, guitarist Zlatko Manojlović. She has continued her musical path, now working as a professor at a music academy. Her sister, Eleonora, remained in Belgrade, where she married music producer Zoran Tutinović. They have two children together.
While they were prominent figures in the music scene during their youth, the Barudžija sisters now maintain a low public profile. They infrequently appear in public and rarely share recent photographs on their social media accounts, where they do maintain profiles. Their current lives are a contrast to their earlier fame, marked by professional careers and family life away from the spotlight.
Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.