Actress Zdena Studenková discusses past marriage struggles

Slovak actress Zdena Studenková has opened up about the difficulties of her first marriage to photographer Ivan Kostroň. In her book ‘Som herečka’, written with Ján Štrasser, she reflects on their relationship, which began as a student romance during their time at a secondary school of applied arts.

Studenková shared that while she deeply admired Kostroň’s artistic talent, their marriage was ultimately undermined by his struggle with alcohol addiction. She described attempting to provide a stable environment in hopes of helping him overcome his dependency, a process she characterized as a painful personal journey.