She loves to combine arts, so in her classes, she blends theater acting with music—a combination that isn't commonly explored. This approach is for everyone: instrumentalists and singers alike participate in theater acting exercises.

Veronika still has one foot in Belgrade, where she works on music for new TV Series and advertisements. Her students include both children and adults. As a professional performer, she also works with people who simply want to improve their public speeches and appearances.

She fell in love with Budapest during her first visit, so she decided to move here and expand her business.


1. When did you arrive in Hungary and what brought you here?

I visited Budapest 6 months ago for the first time and it was because of rehearsals for one of my concerts. After it I decided to move here. 

2. Have you ever been an expatriate elsewhere?

Yes I was. I am Slovenian who was living for  7 years in Belgrade and every summer in Greece. I still am with one leg in Belgrade.
 
3. What surprised you most about Hungary?

Beautiful culture and architecture. 

4. Friends are in Budapest for a weekend - what must they absolutely see and do? 

I must be their tourist guide! A lot has to be seen. First, quick spa in Szechenyi Thermal Bath. 

5. What is your favourite Hungarian food?

Goulash or Paprikash. And I love the wine. Almost every wine I tried was very good.  

6. What is never missing from your refrigerator?

Wine, French cheese and Kulen ( A must have sausage with hot pepper from Serbia ).

7. What is your favourite Hungarian word?

I like to explore the love language of every country and every language I learn. ” szeretem” is one of my favorite Hungarian phrases. Spoiler alert: in Serbian the phrase “szeretem “ can have a completely opposite meaning. 

8. What do you miss most from home? 

Understanding the language. I like to explore new languages but Hungarian is a big deal for me

9. What career other than yours would you love to pursue?

I would be in sports. A skier probably. I was very good as a child. 

10. What's a job you would definitely never want?

I would never work as chiropractic. In my student years I was living with one. 

11. Where did you spend your last vacation?

My last vacation was in Greece. Always Greece. :D 

12. Where do you hope to spend your next holiday?

Greece.  No, joking. You can get too much of “ Calimera and Calispera” very easily haha Now is almost a winter time so I hope this year I will manage to travel to Austrian alps or Slovenian alps to try skiing again.   
13. Apart from temptation what can't you resist?

I can’t resist buying new dresses, shoes, purses. I am a lot into the fashion and I support local fashion designers.

14. What was your favourite band, film, or hobby as a teen?

My favorite musician as a teen was a Slovenian singer Neca Falk and her CD with songs for children called “ Maček Muri”. I still listen to it sometimes. It’s very beautifully made.  From the world famous there were Michael Jackson and Madonna. From films, everything Tim Burton made is my favorite.  

15. Red wine or white?
Red.

16. Book or movie?

Books.

17. Morning person or night person?

Morning person

18. Which social issue do you feel most strongly about?

 “Playing/working for free” is a big issue in music/art industry. 

19. Buda or Pest side?

Pest

20. What would you say is your personal motto?

“ It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing “ and I mean it, truly.

Photo courtesy: Aleksic Srdjan