Filip Kaňkovský: From ‘ZOO’ Detective to Finding Love with Daniela Šišková

Actor Filip Kaňkovský (40), known for his role as a detective in the TV series ZOO, has largely kept his personal life private. However, details of his relationships have emerged over time. His most prominent relationship was with actress Kristýna Leichtová (40), lasting approximately five years. Today, Kaňkovský is in a relationship with actress Daniela Šišková (34), a colleague in the entertainment industry.

Early Romance with Kristýna Leichtová

Kaňkovský and Leichtová first met during their studies at the Academy of Performing Arts (DAMU), but their connection deepened while filming the comedy Westernstory in 2010. Initially, they attempted to keep their relationship out of the public eye, but their colleagues quickly noticed their connection. They eventually confirmed their relationship, and soon after began living together.

At the time, Leichtová described the advantages of being with someone in the same profession, stating, “In our industry, it’s an advantage when two people are from the same field. We understand each other better.” Medium.seznam.cz

Challenges and Breakup

Despite sharing a profession and lifestyle, the couple faced challenges after a few months. Their relationship experienced periods of separation and reconciliation before ultimately ending after approximately five years. Leichtová expressed a desire for a more deliberate approach to commitment, stating, “I wanted to take everything calmly… but it’s not working out.” Medium.seznam.cz

Following the breakup, Leichtová began a relationship with director Vojtěch Štěpánek and now has two daughters with him.

Finding Love with Daniela Šišková

Kaňkovský subsequently became more protective of his private life. He is now in a relationship with Daniela Šišková, known for her roles in the series 1. MISE and Specialisté. Šišková shared that Kaňkovský showed his affection early in their relationship, gifting her a gold ring inherited from his grandmother with two diamonds after just one month of dating. Medium.seznam.cz

Šišková is a member of the Jihočeské divadlo and a qualified Hatha Yoga instructor. The couple, together for almost six years, are planning to move in together and eventually find a home near Prague for their future family and two cats. Medium.seznam.cz

Overcoming Childhood Challenges

Kaňkovský’s reticence about his personal life is similarly rooted in his childhood experiences. He was born with epicanthus, a congenital eye defect, and faced bullying and taunts during his school years. He credits sports, including karate and Thai boxing, with helping him cope and build resilience. vipzivot.cz and vlasta.cz

“In my childhood, I went through quite a lot of bullying because of this otherness, and it really hardened me,” Kaňkovský explained. vlasta.cz