Veteran Actress Rada Djuričin is Dead
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- 06 Sep 2024
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Rada Djuričin, a highly esteemed Yugoslav and Serbian actress and a longtime member of the Yugoslav Drama Theater ensemble, passed away in Belgrade today, as announced by the Yugoslav Drama Theater.
Born on May 31, 1934, in Vršac, Djuričin completed her elementary and high school education in her hometown before graduating in acting in 1958 and in Yugoslav literature in 1959 from the Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade.
Djuričin made her acting debut in 1958, portraying Anne Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank at the National Theater in Belgrade. She became a member of the Yugoslav Drama Theater in 1958, where she remained until 1998. Throughout her illustrious career, she collaborated with some of the most respected directors in the region, including Hugo Klein, Mata Milošević, Bojan Stupica, and many others.
She graced numerous stages, including those of the National Theater in Belgrade, Atelier 212, Zvezdara Theater, and Bitef Theater, among others. However, she is best remembered for her performances on the stages of the Yugoslav Drama Theater, where she played over forty roles.
Djuričin's exceptional talent earned her numerous awards, including the Golden Wreath at the Festival of Small Scenes in Sarajevo (1973) and the Ćuran Statuette at the Comedy Festival in Svetozarevo (1975). In 2018, she was awarded the Gold Medal for Merit by the President of Serbia.
In addition to her work in theater, Djuričin also appeared in nearly thirty feature films and fifty television productions. She was also an accomplished writer and translator, having published two books and translated works by Dario Fo and Martin Sherman. Djuričin also worked as a journalist-anchor at Radio Belgrade, showcasing her versatility and dedication to the arts.
Her passing marks the end of an era for Yugoslav and Serbian theater, leaving behind a legacy of extraordinary performances and contributions to the cultural landscape.
