Since graduating in 2004, most of my time has been spent developing ‘The Trinity of Vukovar’. I am also employed as a guest Actor at Sydney’s International Film School, have done a few televison commercials and my first feature film ‘The Warrior’ was screened at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Directed by Melbourne based Croatian, Steve Ravic.
Category: People
Henry Suzzallo, president of the University of Washington from 1915 to 1926
Henry Suzzallo (1875-1933) was president of the University of Washington from 1915 to 1926. The central library of the University of Washington is called Suzzallo Library . His parents Petar and Ana Suzzallo, Croatians originating from Dalmatia, arrived to San Francisco in 1852.
Vida Jurcic runs an award winning design firm Hangar 18
Vida Jurcic is a principal of Hangar 18 , a fast-growing, award-winning design firm specializing in corporate and retail communications that she co-founded in 1996.
Nick Bicanic, Director, Producer & Creator – A new filmmaking star on a horizon
Nick Bicanic comes to the film and television industry from 8 years of experience in the world of new media. Nick abandoned PhD studies in Chemistry at the University of Cambridge. Shadow Company is his new film. Nick will testify on Friday Sept 21 on a Capitol Hill. Watch CSPAN
Ivan Krstić, Harvard: Making antivirus software obsolete
Instead of blocking specific viruses, Krstić’s system sequesters every program on the computer in a separate virtual operating system, preventing any program from damaging the computer, stealing files, or spying on the user. “This defeats the entire purpose of writing a virus,” says Krstić.
Nela Eržišnik, a Croatian actress and entertainer, died
Nakon kratke bolesti u Voloskom umrla je 14. kolovoza 2007. u 84. godini Nela Eržišnik, hrvatska glumica, estradna umjetnica i najveća komičarka hrvatske scene.
Zoran Orlić – Brilliant book – The Frames behind the glass – True Rock and Roll
Zoran Orlic is a Croatian-born fine arts photographer with a flair for revealing the many moods of rock photography. Orlic’s passion for the camera and music has led him to capture rock bands on film for the last seventeen years. Orlic’s snapshots have appeared in numerous magazines, newspapers, websites and music packaging. A new star is born.
New Jersey Singer is #1 in Croatia
When Gina Picinic was a senior at North Bergen High School a few years ago, she was already a recording star in her native land of Croatia. Just 17, Picinic was like the Croatian version of Celine Dion.
Martin Sinkovic wins bronze in Beijing
Martin Sinkovic (left) won a bronze medal at the World Rowing Junior Championships in Beijing, China.
2 Silver medals for Croatia at the World University Games
Josipa Kusanic (right), and Danijela Grgic won silver in Taekwondo and the 400 meter race respectively at the 24th World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand.
Marko Puljić, Ph.D. Philosophy with the touch of Artificial Intelligence
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science, University of Memphis, 2005. Master of Science in Finance, Fogelman College of Business and Economics, 1998. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics / Economics, University of Zagreb, 1996. Unique, to say the least.
Mark Viduka, Croatian Australian
Mark Viduka (left) is surprised how much the green and gold shirt has become ingrained in his soul. He has contemplated leaving behind the Australian national team many times.
Family tradition continues at Grgich Hills – The Croatian connection
Of his life’s work, 84-year-old Mike Grgich says he is clearly not done, but adds, “All of my life’s work is coming to fruition unexpectedly.”
Michael Kaufman: Power, Values, and Reform Through the EU Accession Process
The EU’s efforts to promote democratic development are at odds with the incentives created by the accession process itself, where the EU gives priority to efficiency over legitimacy, which leads to questions about the potential of the EU to export its own democratic deficit…with a specific reference to Croatia.
Miro Gavran's works translated into more than 30 languages
Miro Gavran, the contemporary Croatian author, was born in 1961. His works have been translated into more than thirty languages, and he is the most prolific and frequently performed writer. He has published eight books of prose for adults.
Dr. Drago Štambuk one of Croatia's best loved poets + Presentación de Andrés Morales
Dr. Drago Stambuk is presently the Croatian ambassador to Japan and former Croatian ambassador to Great Britain, India, Egypt and six other Arab countries; he is a medical doctor and researcher; and one of Croatia’s best loved poets. His selected poems are being published in a volume which will comprise approximately 600 poems.
FC Sydney inks Croatia-born Culina as coach
Croatia-born Branko Culina (left) has signed a two-year contract to coach Sydney FC in Australia’s A-League soccer competition, the team’s third coach in less than a year.
Croatian-born Radovan Vlatkovic, virtuoso hornist, makes it sound easy
Croatian-born Radovan Vlatkovic renders divine sounds from the notoriously difficult French horn.
Damir Matausic, sculptor and medal designer
The medal designer creates this system gradually as a symbolic sublimation of history. The central circle of values – the national culture – has been analitically articulated by Matausic. I would say: An incredible artist.
Domagoj Ivanovic, violinist – violin teacher
Mr. Ivanovic appeared as a soloist with the Zagreb Philharmonic orchestra and with the Miami Symphony orchestra. Described as a player with “clear technique and great sensitivity” by El Nuevo Herald, he has performed in Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Austria, France, Spain, Hungary, Canada, and the United States.