Sergej Ćetković's Wife Kristina: 27 Years Married, Culinary Star Emerges Online
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Singer Sergej Ćetković and his wife Kristina have been married for 27 years, having met before his career took off.
- Kristina, who generally avoids the public eye, revealed her talent for cooking during the pandemic via Instagram and YouTube.
- The couple, married since 1999, share a love for cooking and hosting friends, with two daughters.
Sergej Ćetković, one of the region's most renowned singers, has been married to his wife Kristina for nearly three decades. They tied the knot in 1999, meeting before his musical career achieved widespread success. Kristina, who typically maintains a low public profile, unveiled a hidden talent for cooking during the pandemic, sharing her culinary creations on social media.
I believe there are no coincidences and that everything was already written before our arrival into this world. Our paths and the people we would meet on them were determined. It was simply meant for us to build our world together, step by step. Love and the desire to start a family guided us in everything.
Kristina once shared with Story magazine that she believes their meeting was predestined. "I believe there are no coincidences and that everything was already written before our arrival into this world," she said. "Our paths and the people we would meet on them were determined. It was simply meant for us to build our world together, step by step. Love and the desire to start a family guided us in everything."
She was only 22 when they married, and she now humorously recalls entering the marriage with more love than experience. "We were head over heels in love, and we didn't bother with details like couples do today," she said. "I walked into a bridal salon and chose three dresses I liked. As soon as I put on the first one and saw myself in the mirror, I knew it was the one. I didn't even try the others."
We were head over heels in love, and we didn't bother with details like couples do today.
Nearly thirty years of marriage have brought them greater maturity. Kristina admits her perspective has shifted significantly. "Things that used to upset me for days, I now forgive in half an hour. Years, experience, and maturity take their toll. I react to many situations with less 'fire in my head,'" she explained. During the pandemic, Kristina launched an Instagram profile and YouTube channel dedicated to cooking, attracting over 27,000 followers, many of whom are women who appreciate her recipes, particularly her savory dishes and desserts.
I walked into a bridal salon and chose three dresses I liked. As soon as I put on the first one and saw myself in the mirror, I knew it was the one. I didn't even try the others.
Kristina's passion for cooking extends to her husband, as Sergej is also adept in the kitchen. They often cook together and enjoy hosting friends and Sergej's colleagues at their home. The singer has spoken about his family being his greatest support and source of happiness. The couple has two daughters, and Sergej has expressed a particular fondness for Italian cuisine.
Things that used to upset me for days, I now forgive in half an hour. Years, experience, and maturity take their toll. I react to many situations with less 'fire in my head.'
Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.