date of birth: 15.2.1976
height: 172 cm
eyes: brown
hair: brown
languages: slovak, czech, english
special skills: cycling, swimming, jogging, rollerblade, skying, dancing, professional yoga a snowboarding
Jana Kolesárová is an actress with the kind of screen presence directors gravitate toward — grounded, elegant, emotionally resonant. Trained at VŠMU in Bratislava, where she earned her doctorate in the dramatic arts, she brings a deep understanding of character psychology and a refined theatrical craft that translates seamlessly into cinematic naturalism.
Her career spans European film, Czech–Slovak prestige television and international productions. She appeared in Hollywood titles such as Flightplan and the psychological thriller Blur, and is widely recognized for her standout roles in acclaimed regional series including Polda, Až po uši and multiple prime-time dramas, where she consistently anchors stories with quiet intensity and emotional clarity.
Jana has a rare ability to communicate complexity with restraint — her performances breathe, listen and reveal. She excels in roles that require inner conflict, moral tension or unspoken emotional currents, making her a compelling choice for directors working in festival drama, crime noir, psychological thrillers or relationship-driven narratives.
Fluent in Slovak, Czech and English, she is fully equipped for international productions seeking a mature, nuanced performer with both gravitas and cinematic sensitivity.
Jana is the actress you cast when you want truth on screen — subtle, intelligent and deeply human.