Veronika Arichteva Opens Up About Loss and Prioritizing Family
Czech actress Veronika Arichteva has spoken publicly about a deeply personal tragedy – the loss of her second child shortly before birth – and how it has reshaped her priorities. The 39-year-old actress, known for her roles in “Decibels of Love” and “All My Tomorrows,” shared her experience and a shift towards prioritizing family over career.
A Heartbreaking Loss
In October 2023, Arichteva announced the devastating loss of her son on Instagram, writing, “We would never have been ready to write these lines. There would never have been the right time for them. We lost our longed-for baby. His little heart stopped beating beneath mine.” [Source: Instagram]
Arichteva, along with her husband, director Biser Arichtev, and their five-year-old son, Luka (born September 29, 2020), [Source: IMDb] are navigating this difficult time.
Shifting Priorities
Recently, Arichteva discussed the profound impact of the loss, stating, “I don’t want to talk about it, but yes, it changed my life.” [Source: IMDb] She expressed a desire to dedicate more time to her family, husband, son, and close friends, acknowledging that these relationships are now more important to her than work.
Previously, in an interview last spring, Arichteva expressed the importance of balancing motherhood with her career, stating she needed to “realize myself” and maintain “some distance to gain strength.” [Source: IMDb] Yet, the recent tragedy has reinforced the importance of her loved ones.
Balancing Work and Family
Despite her shift in priorities, Arichteva continues to work as an actress, currently appearing in a TV series and performing at Prague’s Kalich Theater. She also maintains a clothing brand, 3in1, with her colleague Martina Pártlová, even after Nikol Leitgeb’s departure from the trio. [Source: Instagram] She noted that the brand continues to thrive, with people enjoying and purchasing their designs.
Shared Experiences
Arichteva is not alone in experiencing the heartbreak of losing a child. Actresses Sára Donutilová, model Natalia Kočendová, and singers Lucie Vondráčková and Linda Finková have also endured similar tragedies, losing children before or shortly after birth. [Source: IMDb]
Recent Moments of Joy
Arichteva recently enjoyed a girls’ trip to Tenerife with friend and moderator Daniela Brzobohatá, sharing photos from the trip on social media. [Source: Instagram]