Profiles of Darija Pavlovičová and Polina Babiy

Czech actress Darija Pavlovičová, known for her role as Princess Hanka in the fairy tale 'O léčivé vodě' and her victory in the 2023 StarDance competition, has transitioned from childhood roles to prominent television work. Pavlovičová, who recently turned 25, appears in the Czech Television series 'Hec' and has previously appeared in 'Kukačky' and 'Zločiny Velké Prahy'. Despite her success in princess roles, she has expressed a historical preference for playing characters such as witches or devils.

In Slovakia, 17-year-old Polina Babiy has emerged as a semifinalist in the 2026 SuperStar singing competition. A conservatory student from Bratislava originally from Ukraine, Babiy has gained recognition through her acting role as Nadežda in the series 'Sľub'. After initially failing the casting phase, she was granted a Wild Card by the jury, allowing her to advance to the top 20 and eventually the semifinals.