Personal histories of actresses Jitka Čvančarová and Magda Vášáryová

Czech actress Jitka Čvančarová has reflected on her diverse educational background, which includes studying construction in Mělník before pursuing musical theater in Brno. She noted that her training in construction, influenced by her mother, provided practical skills such as interior design knowledge, despite her decision to pursue a career in acting.

In Slovakia, actress Emília Vášáryová shared memories regarding the upbringing of her sister, Magda Vášáryová. Growing up in Banská Štiavnica, the sisters experienced a family dynamic shaped by their parents' intellectual environment and the arrival of Magda, who was born six years after Emília. The family relied on domestic help during Magda's infancy to support their mother.