arts
March 11, 2026
Modesty as a Shield: Why Jovo Maksić Speaks Best Through His Roles
Actor Jovo Maksić, this year's recipient of the prestigious "Tatjana Lukjanova" award given by the Belgrade Drama Theatre, in a sincere conversation summarized his impressions after the recognition, reflecting on his career, his attitude towards fame, and the role models who shaped him as an artist and as a person.
TL;DR
- Jovo Maksić received the "Tatjana Lukjanova" award from the Belgrade Drama Theatre.
- He feels more comfortable expressing himself through acting than through public relations or media engagements.
- Maksić considers actors like Milena Dravić, Dragan Nikolić, and Rade Marković as his role models, valuing their professionalism and personal qualities.
- He began his career at Radović theatre and hopes to retire at the Belgrade Drama Theatre, where he feels comfortable and able to give his best.
- Maksić acknowledges that he is human and will make mistakes, with some roles being better than others.
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