Alžbeta Ferencová

Alžbeta Ferencová (born 16 November 1991)[1] is a Slovak television actress, singer and model.

Alžbeta Ferencová
Ferencová in 2023
Born (1991-11-16) 16 November 1991
Prešov, Czechoslovakia
Other namesZea
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, model
Years active2010–present

She gained fame through TV shows like Panelák and Iveta, and as a hostess on TV Markíza's Wheel of Fortune. As a singer, Ferencová competed in Česko Slovensko má talent and later released her first album, Burning Light, as a solo artist. She began her modeling career after competing in the Miss Universe national finals at age 18, earning the title of "Miss Tip." Born and raised in Prešov, Ferencová is of Romani background, and her grandmother was the first Slovak Romani writer, Elena Lacková. She currently lives in Liberec, Czech Republic, with her boyfriend Paul Garand.

Television

Ferencová starred in the popular TV JOJ show Panelák[2] and the primary role in the series Iveta.[3] She also featured as a hostess of the Wheel of Fortune on TV Markíza.[4]

On 8 February 2023, it was announced Ferencová would join the cast of a new show on TV Markíza, the story of which will take place on the Croatian coast.[5]

Music career

In 2013, Ferencová competed in Česko Slovensko má talent as a member of the all-female band Foursome.[6] After the break-up of the band in 2018, she started performing solo under the pseudonym Zea.[7] In 2020 she released her first album Burning Light.[8]

Modeling

At the age of 18 Ferencová competed in the national finals of the Miss Universe contest.[9] Although she did not win, the contest served as a starting point of her modeling career,[10] with her receiving the most called in votes and the title of "Miss Tip", allowing her to move on to the Miss Intercontinental competition.[11]

Personal life

Ferencová was born and raised in Prešov. She lived in Bratislava, Paris and New York City, before settling in Prague for several years.[12] Ferencová is of Romani background.[13] Her grandmother was the first Slovak Romani writer Elena Lacková.[14][15] Ferencová currently lives in Liberec in the Czech Republic with her boyfriend Paul Garand.[16]

Filmography

TV series
  • Panelák (2008)
  • Pravdivé príbehy s Katkou Brychtovou (True stories with Katka Brychtová) (2013)
  • Šéfka (The Boss) (2022)
  • Iveta (2022)

References
  1. "Alžbeta Ferencová o najhoršom životnom období: Pre Koleso šťastia som UŠLA zo Slovenska" [Alžbeta Ferencová on the worst period of her life: I left Slovakia for the Wheel of Fortune]. Plus jeden deň (in Slovak). 28 January 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  2. "Betka Ferencová z Paneláku: Je veľa Rómov, za ktorých sa hanbím!" [Betka Ferencová from Panelák: There are many Roma I am ashamed of!]. Plus jeden deň (in Slovak). 20 April 2013. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  3. "Alžbeta Ferencová zahviezdi v pripravovanom seriáli v hlavnej úlohe: Poznáte jej novú identitu?" [Alžbeta Ferencová will star in the upcoming series in the main role: Do you know her new identity?]. Plus (in Slovak). 19 September 2022. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  4. Kovačič Hanzelová, Zuzana; Novotná, Petra (1 February 2023). "Ferencová: Chcem, aby si ľudia pozreli Ivetu do konca a až potom si urobili nejaký obraz" [Ferencová: I want people to watch Iveta to the end and only then form an image]. SME (in Slovak). Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  5. Dedinský, Matej (8 February 2023). "Po Ivete siahla konkurencia: Herečka Alžbeta Ferencová prijala hlavnú úlohu v novom seriáli pri Jadrane" [Competition caught up with Iveta: actress Alžbeta Ferencová accepted the main role in the new series near Jadran]. Aktuality.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 9 February 2023.
  6. "Sexice z Forsomeone: Čo si myslia o názoroch, že sú protekčné?" [Forsomeone sexies: What do they think about opinions that they are patronizing?]. Plus jeden deň (in Slovak). 29 September 2013. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  7. "Kto je Zea? Nádherná speváčka s jedinečným hlasom" [Who is Zea Ferencová? The well-known and talented beauty changed her name, she shines in the series Iveta]. Zoznam.sk (in Slovak). 10 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  8. "Pamätáte si ju? Z bývalej missky je dnes speváčka, ktorá vydáva svoj debutový album!" [Do you remember her? The former misska is now a singer who is releasing her debut album!]. Plus jeden deň (in Slovak). 16 September 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  9. "Ferencová z Ivety: Tancovať chcem do 35-ky, spievať, kým vládzem a herectvo sa potichu učiť ďalej" [Ferencová from Iveta: I want to dance until I'm 35, sing as long as I reign and quietly continue to learn acting]. Pravda (in Slovak). 29 January 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  10. "Keď mala 18, dostala sa ako Miss do sveta šoubiznisu: Alžbeta Ferencová po rokoch boduje ako seriálová Iveta" [When she was 18, she entered the world of show business as Miss: Alžbeta Ferencová scores after years as Iveta in the series]. Zoznam.sk (in Slovak). 16 January 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  11. Kizek, Marian (9 March 2010). "Betka, ty si naša misska!" [Betka, you are our miss!]. SME (in Slovak). Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  12. "Alžbeta Ferencová opísala život v New Yorku: Keby to urobila moja dcéra, tak by som ju zabila" [Alžbeta Ferencová described life in New York: If my daughter did this, I would kill her]. Plus jeden deň (in Slovak). 5 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  13. "Hviezda Ivety Alžbeta Ferencová: Nikto nenapíše beloška Mórová, prečo mne potrebujú dávať prívlastky?" [Star Iveta Alžbeta Ferencová: No one writes white Mórová, why do they need to give me epithets?]. Pravda (in Slovak). 26 January 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  14. Bella, Vitalia (25 January 2023). "Alžbeta "Zea" Ferencová: Iveta mala byť ešte drzejšia. No ako by som sa mohla s niekým biť, keď ani neviem zvýšiť hlas?" [Alžbeta "Zea" Ferencová: Iveta should have been even more rude. Well, how could I fight someone when I can't even raise my voice?]. Denník N (in Slovak). Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  15. Handzová, Zora (25 February 2023). "Herečka Alžbeta Zea Ferencová je pravnučkou prvej rómskej spisovateľky" [Actress Alžbeta Zea Ferencová is the great-granddaughter of the first Roma writer]. Pravda (in Slovak). Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  16. "Herečka zo seriálu Iveta Alžbeta Ferencová ukázala byvanie: Žije si ako svetová hviezda" [The actress from the series Iveta Alžbeta Ferencová showed housing: She lives like a world star]. Plus jeden deň (in Slovak). 11 February 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
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