Olivera Markovic has been a prominent figure in the Yugoslav theater, film, and television industry since her early appearances in modern American stage plays by renowned authors such as Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, and William Inge in the 1950s. Her impressive performances in both dramatic and light-hearted roles have captivated audiences and critics alike.
Her extensive repertoire includes plays by notable playwrights such as Labiche and Priestly, Shaw and William Shakespeare, Goldoni and Dostoyevsky, Anouilh and O'Neil, and Moliere and Chekov. Some of her most notable performances were in productions of "The Three Sisters", "Crime and Punishment", and "Marriage" by Gogolj, often staged at the Belgrade Drama Theatre and the National Theatre.
Throughout her illustrious career, Olivera Markovic has appeared in over a hundred stage plays, starred in numerous popular television series, including "A Better Life" (1987),and acted in an impressive 74 feature films, such as "Vlak bez voznog reda" (1959),"Boom Town" (1961),and "Drug predsednik centarfor" (1960). Additionally, she was known for her talent as a singer of Russian romances.
After a brief hiatus from films, Olivera Markovic returned to the big screen as a special guest star in "Peasants" (2001) and "Frozen Stiff" (2002),solidifying her status as a beloved and accomplished actress in the Yugoslav entertainment industry.
