Anna K | |
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![]() Anna K in 2008 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Lucianna Krecarová |
Born | 4 January 1965 |
Origin | Vrchlabí, Czechoslovakia |
Genres | Pop |
Occupation | Singer |
Years active | 1992–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]
Year | Nominated work | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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1999 | Herself | Anděl Awards | Female singer of the Year | Won | [2] |
2006 | Herself | Anděl Awards | Female singer of the Year | Won | [2] |
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