Weronika Rosati
| Weronika Rosati | |
|---|---|
 Weronika Rosati in 2008 | |
| Born |
Weronika Anna Rosati 9 January 1984 Warsaw, Poland |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Parent(s) |
Dariusz Rosati Teresa Rosati |
Weronika Anna Rosati (Polish pronunciation: [vɛrɔˈɲika ˈrɔsatʲi]; born 9 January 1984) is a Polish actress and a member of European Film Academy. She began her acting career in Polish soaps. In 2005, she starred as Dżemma in her first theatrical feature film Pitbull. A year later, she launched her international career with a small uncredited role in Inland Empire directed by David Lynch. Since then she has appeared in many critically acclaimed Polish and international productions. In 2013, she has received her first Polish Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in Obława (2012). A year later, she starred alongside Agnieszka Grochowska in Obce ciało directed by Krzysztof Zanussi. She also had a recurring role in the HBO TV series Luck (2012). Currently, she plays the role of Kamila in a Polish TV series Strażacy, and is a regular on the show since its inception in 2015.
Early life and education
Weronika Rosati was born in Warsaw, as a daughter of Polish-Italian father Dariusz Rosati (birth name Gaetano Dario Rosati),[1] a professor of economics and former member of the European Parliament, and his wife Teresa, a fashion designer. Weronika Rosati spent her childhood in the United States and Switzerland. Rosati and her family came back to Poland in 1990.
In 2003 Rosati started Actors studies at the National Film School in Łódź, but she had never finished them. Also, she was studying at the Jan Machulski Private Drama School in Warsaw, Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatres in Los Angeles and Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City.[2]
Acting career
As an actress, Weronika Rosati debuted in the Polish Television series Klasa na obcasach in 2000. Then she performed in many other Polish soap operas, including: M jak miłość, Samo Życie, Pitbull and Majka. The last one was based on the Venezuelan TV series Juana la virgen. In 2012 she appeared as Naomi in the US TV series Luck.
In 2013 Rosati was nominated by the Polish Film Academy for the Polish Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Obława.[3] She also won Plejada Top Ten 2013 Award[4] and Politka – Pola Negri Award.[5]
Personal life
Rosati was in relationships with Polish journalist Max Kolonko, Polish rapper Tede and Polish film director Andrzej Żuławski. Esther, one of the characters in Żuławski's book Nocnik, was allegedly based on Rosati. Since 2013, the actress was in a relationship with Polish actor Piotr Adamczyk. They broke up in May 2015.[6]
In 2009, Rosati competed with Krzysztof Hulboj in the 10th series of Taniec z gwiazdami (Polish version of Dancing with the Stars). They finished 10th.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Pitbull | Dżemma | Nominated—Golden Duck Award for Best Lover Nominated—Golden Duck Award for Best Actress in Polish Action Films |
| 2006 | Inland Empire | Courtesan | Uncredited |
| Bezmiar sprawiedliwości (English Immensity of Justice) | Protocole Girl | ||
| 2007 | Lynch | Woman in factory | Documentary |
| 2008 | Senność (English Drowsiness) | Practicant | |
| House | Mrs. Lawdale | ||
| 2009 | Smutna | Anna | |
| 2010 | Piotrek trzynastego | Andżelina | Also co-producer |
| 2011 | Largo Winch II (The Burma Conspiracy) | Anna | |
| Wojna żeńsko-męska | "Suka" (voice) | ||
| W ciemności (English In Darkness) | Young woman with child | ||
| 2012 | Obława (English Manhunt) | "Pestka" | Nominated—Polish Academy Award for Best Actress |
| The Iceman | Livi | ||
| Stand Up Guys | Irena | ||
| Bullet to the Head | Lola | ||
| 2013 | Planes | Dottie (voice - Polish language version) | |
| Battle of the Year | Jolene | ||
| Last Vegas | Veronica | ||
| 2014 | The Nut Job | Lana (voice - Polish language version; as Ilona) | |
| Planes: Fire & Rescue | Dottie (voice - Polish language version) | ||
| Obce ciało (English Foreign Body) | Mira Tkacz | Nominated—Snake Award for Worst Screen Combo (with Agnieszka Grochowska) | |
| 2016 | USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage | Louise | Post-production |
| Max & Me | Mrs. Karpinski (voice) | Post-production | |
| Music, War and Love | Mrs. Huber | Post-production |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Klasa na obcasach | "Niki" | |
| 2001/2002 | Marzenia do spełnienia | Weronika | |
| 2002–2005 | M jak miłość (English L for Love) | Ania | Series regular 25 episodes |
| 2002 | As | Matylda Roszak | TV mini-series 1 episode |
| 2003 | Samo Życie | Beata vel Ujma | 4 episodes |
| Czego się boją faceci, czyli seks w mniejszym mieście | Dominika | 4 episodes | |
| 2003–2004 | Tak czy nie? | Basia Barniłowska | TV mini-series 12 episodes |
| 2005–2008 | Pitbull | Dżemma | Series regular 31 episodes |
| 2007 | Kryminalni (English Crime Detectives) | Ania Lis | 1 episode |
| 2008 | Daleko od noszy (English Off the Stretcher) | Genowefa Basen after plastic surgery | 1 episode |
| Londyńczycy (English The Londoners) | Weronika Fox | 3 episodes | |
| 2009 | 39 i pół (English 39 and a Half) | Ola | 2 episodes |
| 2009–2010 | Majka | Dagmara Godzwon | Series regular |
| 2010 | Czas honoru (English Days of Honor) | Rojza | 7 episodes |
| 2011 | Les Dames | Magdalena | 1 episode |
| Bezmiar sprawiedliwości (English Immensity of Justice) | Protocole Girl | ||
| 2012 | Luck | Naomi | Recurring role 4 episodes |
| Piąty Stadion Na żywo (English The Fifth Stadium Live) | Julie | 1 episode | |
| Ojciec Mateusz (English Father Matthew) | Marzena Kryger | 1 episode | |
| 2013 | Spokojnie, to tylko ekonomia! | Contestant | 2 episodes |
| 2013–2014 | Piąty Stadion (English The Fifth Stadium) | Gabriela Kądzik | Series regular 25 episodes |
| 2013 | NCIS | Rivka David | 1 episode |
| Hotel 52 | Maria Jordan | Recurring role 10 episodes | |
| 2014 | Rosemary's Baby | Ginger | 1 episode |
| 2015–present | Strażacy (English Firefighters) | Kamila Miłek | Series regular 16 episodes |
| 2015 | Prawo Agaty (English True Law) | Kamila Braun | 1 episode |
| True Detective | Agnes | 2 episodes | |
| 2016 | Supernatural | Delphine Seydoux | 1 episode |
| Powiedz TAK! (English Say YES!) | Sandra | 3 episodes | |
| The Detour | Oksana | 2 episodes |
References
- ↑ "Klan" – Wprost.pl; 2011 (Polish)
- ↑ Weronika Rosati Biography – IMDb.com; 2013
- ↑ Weronika Rosati odebrała nominację do nagrody Orły 2013 – Gala.pl; January 2013 (Polish)
- ↑ Laureaci Plejada Top Ten – Onet.pl; 10 May 2013 (Polish)
- ↑ Weronika Rosati nagrodzona na festiwalu Poli Negri – Tvp.pl; 24 May 2013 (Polish)
- ↑ Weronika Rosati i Piotr Adamczyk rozstali się?! – Afterparty.pl; July 2015 (Polish)
External links
- Weronika Rosati at the Internet Movie Database
- Weronika Rosati at Filmpolski.pl
- Weronika Rosati at Filmweb.pl
- Weronika Rosati at ExploreTalent.com