You know who Petar Lorini, Mario Puratić, Federiko Glavić, and Fran Žaver Kesterčanek are? You might see their faces more often now

Večernji List celebrates a heartwarming moment of cross-border artistic appreciation. Our acclaimed actor, Rene Bitorajac, received profound praise from Serbian actress Anđelka Stević Žugić during her appearance on the HRT program 'Nedjeljom u dva'. This recognition from a fellow artist of Žugić's caliber is a significant testament to Bitorajac's standing in the region's film and television industry.

“

Ovakve rečenice potencijalno očekuješ posthumno! Kad ih čuješ za života i to od takve prvoklasne glumice, samo ostaneš bez teksta! Moj naklon

Žugić's description of Bitorajac as a 'brilliant actor, a wonderful colleague, and a difficult perfectionist' who sets a high standard for others resonated deeply. Her words highlight not just his talent but his professional discipline, a quality that commands respect across borders. Bitorajac himself expressed his astonishment, noting that such accolades are often expected posthumously, making the live recognition all the more meaningful. He shared his gratitude on Instagram, stating he was left 'speechless' and offering his 'respect' to the actress.

“

Rene Bitorajac, čovjek od kojeg treba učiti, tako vi kažete?

This exchange transcends simple professional courtesy; it speaks to the enduring power of art to connect people and foster mutual admiration, even amidst complex regional histories. For Croatian audiences, seeing one of our own celebrated so highly by an artist from a neighboring country is a source of pride. It underscores the shared cultural space we inhabit and the universal language of talent and dedication. Večernji List is proud to share stories that highlight such positive interactions and the recognition of Croatian talent on a broader stage.

“

Sjajan glumac, divan kolega, vrlo profesionalan, težak perfekcionist, njemu je vjerojatno također teško sa samim sobom. Jedan vojnik, kad je posao u pitanju, a da nikoga okolo ne opterećuje tom svojom užasnom disciplinom, nego samo zadaje zadatak svima nama da se postidimo što nismo makar tu negdje da kaskamo za njim. Na tom nivou se divim njegovoj spretnosti, umješnosti, a to je sve i dalje tako nonšalantno. Svaka mu čast, stvarno