Tereza Kostková: A Czech Television Star and Her Personal Journey
Tereza Kostková is a prominent figure on Czech television, best known as the co-host of the popular dance competition StarDance… Když hvězdy tančí (StarDance… When Stars Dance). Her career has spanned acting, television hosting, and navigating personal life changes, making her a beloved personality in the Czech Republic.
Early Career and StarDance Success
Kostková first gained recognition as an actress and began hosting StarDance in 2006, the inaugural season of the Czech adaptation of Strictly Come Dancing and part of the Dancing with the Stars franchise. StarDance quickly became one of the most-watched television programs in the Czech Republic, averaging 1.48 million viewers in 2018. [1] She has co-hosted the show alongside Marek Eben since its inception, becoming an integral part of its success.
Personal Life: Marriage, Divorce, and New Beginnings
Kostková’s personal life has also been subject to public attention. She married director Petr Kracík in 2006, the same year she began hosting StarDance, and they later had a son, Antonín. The couple eventually divorced after attempting to reconcile for approximately two years, announcing their separation in the autumn of 2013. [2]
In 2018, Kostková entered into a new relationship with Slovak director Jakub Nvota, a colleague of her former husband, and the couple married in a private ceremony. [2]
Continued Career and Family Changes
Kostková has maintained a busy career, balancing her role on StarDance with acting roles in television series like Jedna rodina and theater projects. Recently, her son Antonín has moved out of home to live with his paternal grandparents, Petr Kostka and Carmen Mayerová. [2]
StarDance Continues
As of October 2023, StarDance is in its twelfth season, with Kostková and Eben continuing as hosts. [3] The twelfth season featured a married couple, Eva and Marek Adamczykovi, as contestants—a first for the Czech version of the show. [3] [4]
Tereza Kostková remains a respected and popular figure in Czech entertainment, demonstrating resilience and adaptability throughout her career and personal life.