# Croatian actresses professional developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/croatian-actresses-professional-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-08T17:15:25.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The provided information focuses on the professional trajectory of Croatian actresses Iva Šimić Šakoronja and Gloria Dubelj. After working as motel cleaners in 2023 due to a lack of acting engagements, the pair created viral social media sketches based on their experiences.

This digital success led to the development of the stage play ‘Iva i Gloria’, directed by Jan Kerekeš and produced by Kerekesh Teatar. Since its premiere in early 2025, the production has achieved significant popularity, reaching its 50th performance within three months and maintaining consistent sell-out crowds across Croatia.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Croatian actresses find success with play inspired by cleaning jobs

Actresses Iva Šimić Šakoronja and Gloria Dubelj turned their experience working as motel cleaners into a viral social media success and a hit stage play, ‘Iva i Gloria’.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatian-actresses-find-success-with-play-inspired-by-cleaning-jobs

### 2026-09-04: Croatian actresses discuss new roles and film festival legacies

Croatian actresses Katarina Baban and Josipa Oršolić discuss new acting roles and the legacy of the Ivo Gregurević film festival.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatian-actresses-discuss-new-roles-and-film-festival-legacies

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