Biljana Čekić, who played the girl hero Dara from Jasenovac, here's what she looks like today and what she's doing
The film "Dara from Jasenovac" by director Predrag Gaga Antonijević, with a screenplay by Nataša Drakulić, is back on small screens, specifically on RTS. The main role, the role of the girl hero Dara, went to Biljana Čekić, who has since grown up and is 18 years old as of the date of this text's publication.
TL;DR
- Biljana Čekić, who played Dara in the film "Dara from Jasenovac," is now 18 years old and a high school graduate.
- She initially didn't want to audition for the role but applied spontaneously.
- Despite physical changes, people still recognize her as Dara, appreciating her eyes and gaze from the film.
- Čekić felt immense support from her family, especially her father, during the three-month filming.
- The film's premiere brought immense popularity but also negative attention, which she navigated with family and friend support.
- She plans to enroll in acting school, pursuing her passion for acting despite initially studying economics.
- A behind-the-scenes detail revealed that three sets of triplets played her baby brother in the film, with her carrying him often requiring props due to his weight.