The first episode was broadcast in early March 2006, and yet it is still considered one of the biggest hits in the history of Polish Television. The viewers almost immediately fell in love with the inhabitants of Wilkowyje, following with interest their complex fate and life adventures for over 10 years. One of the stars of the series was Katarzyna Żak, who portrayed Kazimiera Solejukowa on the screen. What was her preparation like for the role?
Żak had to sacrifice herself for her role in “Ranczo”. She did this before she started working on the set
Although Solejukowa portrayed a troubled woman from the countryside, in the stereotypical sense of the word, she quickly gained the audience’s sympathy and became their favorite. In an interview with “Show” magazine, Żak admitted that she was initially surprised by the phenomenon of her heroine. However, she quickly realized that a large part of the female audience simply identified with her. – Solejukowa is one of the most popular characters in Polish series. It’s very nice! And she doesn’t look like a runway model. She is a Polish mother. I admire her – .
However, she did not hide the fact that preparing for the role required a lot of sacrifices from her. After initially reading the script, an idea appeared in her head and she decided to implement it. She decided that before going on set, she would lose 3 kg to reflect the character of a neglected woman as faithfully as possible, which, as we know, she managed to do flawlessly. Now it has come to light that initially the director did not share her vision at all, but was even vehemently opposed to it. Why?
He is one of the most characteristic characters on Polish television. Żak revealed the behind-the-scenes of creating the character of Solejukowa
Recently, she gave an interview for Anna Jurksztowicz’s video podcast, which premiered on YouTube. During the conversation, she once again recalled working on the set, revealing that Wojciech Adamczyk, responsible for the direction, was not thrilled with her idea for makeup. – He didn’t want to agree to my make-up at the beginning – she confessed, which surprised the host. – To disgust you? – she asked curiously, to which the actress nodded.
At the time, he believed that the effect was exaggerated and completely unfavorable for her, but she was stubborn and tried to make her character look that way. – When he saw me for the first time, he said, “Kasia, no, it’s just, it’s terrible, it’s terrible,” she recalled his first reaction. – He says, “I’m sorry, but you just look ugly.” I say, “Have you seen Solejuk?” – she said with a laugh about the negotiations. Thus, she emphasized that initially it was supposed to have only 13 episodes and no one expected it to continue for over a decade. When the first episode was broadcast, there was no end to admiration. Then the decision was made, and Żak had to constantly “disgust” the role for the next few years. “I don’t have a problem with it at all,” she said finally. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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