15 Facts About Anna Dymna

Anna Dymna is a Polish TV, film and theatre actress, foundress of a charity foundation Mimo Wszystko.

Anna Dymna intended to study psychology before she decided to take an entrance examination for the Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts in Cracow.

Anna Dymna became popular with television viewers owing to her role of Klarysa in a TV series Janosik.

Anna Dymna appeared in a number of Jerzy Hoffman's melodrama films.

Anna Dymna was employed by the National Helena Modrzejewska Old Theatre in Cracow immediately after her graduation in 1973 and has performed on its stage since then.

Anna Dymna has been esteemed for her talent and looks which "emanated with freshness, naturalness, girlishness and charm".

Anna Dymna's photographs decorated covers of magazines, but her beauty became, in a way, an obstacle for portrayals of more mature characters.

In 2002 Anna Dymna initiated the Cracow Poetry Salon, which has become a weekly reading of poetry by most distinguished actors and poets.

Anna Dymna actively participated in the activities of the Civic Committee for the Salvation of Krakow, being the voice of those who wanted to preserve the historic appearance of the city.

Finally, in the year 2003 Anna Dymna established her own charity foundation, called Mimo Wszystko which aims at improvement in the living conditions of the poor and disabled people.

Anna Dymna is the co-author of a TV program Spotkajmy sie, in which she talks with her ill and disabled guests about "love, acceptance, loneliness, happiness, faith and hope".

Anna Dymna supported actions focused on help for the refugees from Kosovo.

Anna Dymna often emphasized the impact her first husband had on her, owing to his colourful personality.

Anna Dymna's current husband, Krzysztof Orzechowski, is an actor and theatre director.

Anna Dymna has received many important awards for her artistic achievements, including the Golden Mask ; the Golden Screen in 1984; and the Golden Lions in 1994.