Anna K (singer)

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Anna K
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Anna K in 2008
Background information
Birth nameLucianna Krecarová
Born (1965-01-04) 4 January 1965 (age 59)
Origin Vrchlabí, Czechoslovakia
GenresPop
OccupationSinger
Years active1992–present
Labels Universal
Website anna-k.cz

Lucianna Krecarová (born 4 January 1965), known by the stage name Anna K, [1] is a Czech award-winning singer. She was named female singer of the year at the 1999 and 2006 Anděl Awards. [2] Anna K was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. [1] She took part in the 2016 series of the Czech television programme StarDance , dancing with Marek Hrstka. [3]

Contents

Discography

Studio albums

Awards and nominations

YearNominated workAwardCategoryResultRef
1999Herself Anděl Awards Female singer of the YearWon [2]
2006Herself Anděl Awards Female singer of the YearWon [2]

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References

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