Julia Wieniawa Explained

Julia Wieniawa
Birth Date:23 December 1998
Birth Place:Warsaw, Poland
Occupation:Actress, Singer, Songwriter, Composer
Years Active:2012−present

Julia Marta Wieniawa-Narkiewicz (born 23 December 1998) is a Polish actress and singer.[1] She is best known for her performance as Zosia Wolska in Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight (2020).[2] She debuted in stage performances at the Workshop Musical Academy at the "Roma" Musical Theatre. The role of Paulina in the series Rodzinka.pl brought her popularity (2013–2020). In the years that followed, she played major roles in the films Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight (2020) and its sequel (2021), All My Friends Are Dead (2021) and Small World (2021), as well as in the TV series It's Worth It (2019–2020). As a vocalist, she released the studio album Omamy (2022).

Early life

Wieniawa is the daughter of Konrad and Marta Wieniawa-Narkiewicz. Her father is a graphic designer, and her mother is her manager. She has three younger half-sisters on her mother's side, and one half-sister on her father's side.

Wieniawa graduated from Jan Zamoyski High School in Warsaw. She took part in acting classes at the "u Machulskich" Theatre and prepared for higher theatre and film schools in the Pilaszewska and Nowakowska Acting Atelier.

Acting career

Wieniawa began her career in stage performances for the Musical Academy Workshop at the "Roma" Musical Theatre. In the years 2012-2014, she performed in musicals with Maciej Pawłowski's Author's School of Music (also in Roma) and in the Rock Opera project "Szambalia" directed by Maciej Pawłowski at the Rose Theatre in Kingston upon Thames, London United Kingdom.

In 2013, she joined the regular cast of the series Family.pl, in which she played the role of Paulina, Kuba Boski's girlfriend. In the following years, she appeared in series such as Klan (2014), Nurses (2014), For Good and Bad (2016), Na Wspólnej (2017), Second Chance (2017), In the Rhythm of the Heart (2018) and For Dreams (2019). She also played supporting roles in the films Women of the Mafia by Patryk Vega (2018) and Woman of Success by Robert Wichrowski (2018).

In 2019, she appeared at the Dołęga-Mostowicz Television Theatre in Marek Bukowski's When I close my eyes. The play was positively received, and critics appreciated Wieniawa's performance. In 2019-2020, she played one of the main roles in the TV series Always Worth. In 2020, she played the main roles in the films Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight and All My Friends Are Dead. She also appeared in Jan Komasa's film The Hater that same year. In 2021, she reprised her role of Zosia Wolska in the film Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight Part 2. In 2023, the series In-Laws was made available on the Polsat Box Go platform, in which she plays the role of Andżelika Nagórska.

Wieniawa appeared in the music video for Jeremi Sikorski's song Without her, We Wouldn't Be Here in 2014 and Ten Typ Mes' and Justyna Święs' Immunity in 2018.

Music career

In November 2015, My Music released her debut single "Co mi jest". In 2016, she sang in the song "Forever" from the album of the production duo Flirtini entitled. Heartbreaks & Promises vol. 3.

In 2017, she signed a phonographic contract with the Kayax label, under which she released the single "Oddycham" in July. On 9 November 2018, she released the single "I don't have to", which was certified double platinum. The following year, she sang as a guest in Dawid Kwiatkowski's song "Plan B" from his album entitled. 13 no man's sins. In 2020, she released the singles: "SMRC", "Wspólna moment" with Mery Spolsky and Arek Kłusowski and "Niezadowolona" with L.U.C.-iem. In 2021, she recorded a duet with Maciej Musiałowski "Take this love", and announced the release of her debut album with the single "For free". She also sang in the songs "Safe Lot" by the duo Karaś / Rogucki and "Sebiksy" by the Kacperczyk brothers, and in cooperation with Kuba Karaś she recorded her version of the song "I have no love for you".

On 15 February 2022, she performed at the Bestsellery Empik gala, during which she sang a duet with Anita Lipnicka in the song "Before you understand" from the Varius Manx repertoire and the premiere song "Rozkosz", the second single from her debut album. On 3 June, during the Orange Warsaw Festival, she played her first concert. On 17 June, she released her debut album Fri. Omamy, with which she reached fourth place on the OLiS sales list. She also promoted the album with the singles: "Don't say", "Milczysz", "Omamy", "Venus" and "I don't feel sorry for you". On 25 June and 8 July, she took part in the Małe Granie concert tour. In October, she was nominated for the MTV European Music Award for the best Polish performer, and in December she embarked on the Omamy Tour club tour. Also in 2022, she sang in the singles "Ikona" by Tymek and "What's Your Feeling" by Ment, and in the song "She's dancing alone (Terry)" by Ofelia from her album entitled. 8.

Other ventures

Professional

Wieniawa hosted the programme I Love Violetta (2014) and co-hosted the music festivals Polsat SuperHit Festival (2019) and Top of the Top Sopot Festival (2023). Together with Stefano Terrazzino, she took second place in the final of the 11th edition of the entertainment program Polsatu Dancing with the Stars. Dancing with the Stars (2020). In August 2023, she was announced as one of the jurors of the 15th edition of the talent show Mam talent, which the station TVN will broadcast in 2024.

Wieniawa participated in advertising campaigns for Orange telecommunication services, Reebok footwear manufacturer, Deichmann shoe store chain and the Apart brand. In 2020, she initiated the cosmetic brand Jusee Cosmetics and the clothing brand Lemiss. In November 2021, she announced that she had sold her shares in Jusee Cosmetics and ended her cooperation with the brand.

Social

Wieniawa took part in social campaigns: the anti-smog campaign First Doba bez Smogu (2018), Take a look at the "Kwiat Kobiecości" Foundation promoting prophylactic cytological tests (2018), #CosDoNichMam of the "Rak'n'Roll" Foundation promoting breast ultrasound (2018); #PoDrugiejStronieLustra dedicated to the prevention of nervous disorders (2019), Speak up or you will lose it Fundacja im. Stefan Batory encouraging to participate in the parliamentary elections in 2019, Solidarnie dla transplantation (2019, 2020), pro-turnout #Milion Reasons and Total Your Votes (2020) before the presidential elections in Poland and the campaign for the Polish Foundation for Helping Children with Disabilities (2021).

Wieniawa took part in a photo session for the charity calendar Presence 2020 of the Association "little brothers of the poor" and television spots promoting the Polsat Foundation. In 2021, she appeared in a spot of the SEXED.PL Foundation against violence against women and gender-based violence.

Wieniawa is an ally of the LGBT community. She took part in the Warsaw Equality Parade in 2019, for which she was nominated in the "Róże Gala" plebiscite in the "online" category.

Achievements

Wieniawa is one of the most popular Polish celebrities on Instagram - in July 2021 her profile was followed by over 2 million users.

Wieniawa is the winner of the Star of the Pleiades in the category "debut of the year" (2018). She received an award in the Personalities and Successes of the Year 2018 plebiscite. She was twice awarded by the "Joy" magazine in the "Influencer of the Year" plebiscite in the "Lifestyle Influencer" (2018) and "Gold Influencer" (2019) categories. In 2020, she was awarded the title of "Woman of the Year" by the "Glamour" monthly in the "Style" category. In 2021, she received a special award from the Apart brand in the #Hashtags of the Year plebiscite.

Wieniawa was placed in the ranking of the most influential women in the Polish Internet by InluTool (2019, 2022) and the most influential influencers in Poland according to the "Forbes" monthly (2020). In 2020-2023, she was included in the ranking of the best female personal brands of the "Forbes Women" magazine, taking the highest, 4th position in 2020. In 2022, she was included in the ranking of "100 most influential Polish women and men" according to the readers of the "Newsweek Polska" weekly.

Private life

Wieniawa was associated with actor Antoni Królikowski (2017–2018) and musician Aleksander Milwiw-Baron (2019). In 2020, she became involved with actor Nikodem Rozbicki. In the autumn of 2022, they announced their separation, but after a few months, they got back together.

Filmography

Feature films

YearTitleRoles
2018Kobiety mafiiSandra Chyb „Futro”
Kobieta sukcesuLilka, Mańka's sister
Serce nie sługagirl in the club
2019Jak poślubić milioneraLena
2020W lesie dziś nie zaśnie niktZosia Wolska
The Hater„FitAneta”
Wszyscy moi przyjaciele nie żyjąAnastazja
2021W lesie dziś nie zaśnie nikt 2Zosia Wolska
2022Jak pokochałam gangsteraNikita
Nie cudzołóż i nie kradnijSandra
2023ChłopiMarysia Pastuszka

TV series

YearTitleRolesComments
2013 – 2020Family.plPaula, Kuba Boski's girlfriend
2014PielęgniarkiJulia Siwiak
KlanPati, a school friend of Małgosia Boreckaepisode. 2680–2681
2015Detektyw Łodyga na tropie wynalazkówJulka
2016Na dobre i na złeAgnieszkaepisode. 658
2017Na WspólnejDorota Pileckaepisode. 2425, 2428, 2436, 2449–2452, 2458–2459
Druga szansaa fan of Ksaweryepisode. 27
Lekarze na startJuliaepisode. 25
2018W rytmie sercaAleksandra "Alex" Kamińska, fashion blogger, daughter of Katrinepisode. 14, 17, 27–29, 31, 33, 35–36
Kobiety mafiiSandra Chyb „Futro”
2019Za marzeniavloggerepisode. 23–24
Zasada przyjemnościNataliaepisode. 1–2
2019–2020Zawsze wartoAda Michalska
2021RandomMary „Jantar91”web series (episode. 6)
Small WorldOla at the age of 16miniseries
2023TeściowieAndżelika Nagórska
The Office PLHerself1 episode

Polish dubbing

YearTitleRolesComments
2017Następcy 2Uma
Pru Granger
2018Kopciuszek. Historia prawdziwaKopciuszek
2019Salma w krainie duszSalma
Następcy 3Uma
2020Osiedle RZNiWaudioserial
LalkaIzabela Łęckaaudio series
2021RandomMary „Jantar91”audio series(episode. 1–5)

Theater

Garnizon Sztuki

Teatr Komedia w Warszawie

Teatr Telewizji

Discography

Singles

YearTitleTop positions in the chartsCertyfikatSaleAlbum
POL
(airplay)
POL
(airplay
news)

POL
(streaming)
2015„Co mi jest”Xlackno data
2017„Oddycham”
2018„Nie muszę”59 4
  • POL: 2× platinum record
  • POL: 40 000+
2020„SMRC”lackno dataOmamy
„Wspólna chwila”
(and Mery Spolsky and Arek Kłusowski)
„Niezadowolona”
(and L.U.C.)
Wszyscy moi przyjaciele nie żyją
(soundtrack)
2021„Zabierz tę miłość”
(oraz Maciej Musiałowski)
  • POL: platinum record
  • POL: 50 000+
Random
(soundtrack)
„Na darmo”lackno dataOmamy
„Nie mam dla ciebie miłości (Kayax XX Rework)”
(oraz Kuba Karaś)
Kayax XX Rework / Omamy
2022„Rozkosz”Omamy
„Nie mów”
„Milczysz”
„Omamy”
„Nie muszę (Kayax XX Rework)”
(and Kayah)
Kayax XX Rework
„Wenus”Omamy
„Mi nie żal”
2023„Nie całuj”
(oraz Dawid Tyszkowski i Kuba Karaś)
X 56
„–” means that the single was not listed in the given chart.
„X” means that the list did not exist at the time.

With guest participation

YearTitleAlbum
2016„Na zawsze”
(Flirtini, guest: Julia Wieniawa i Zeppy Zep)
Heartbreaks & Promises vol. 3
2021„Bezpieczny lot”
(Karaś/Rogucki, guest: Julia Wieniawa)
Czułe kontyngenty
„Sebiksy”
(Kacperczyk, guest: Julia Wieniawa)
Kryzys wieku wczesnego
2022„Ikona”
(Tymek, guest: Julia Wieniawa)
„What’s Your Feeling”
(Ment, guest: Julia Wieniawa)

Other

YearTitleAlbum
2019„Plan B”
(Dawid Kwiatkowski, guest: Julia Wieniawa)
13 grzechów niczyich
2020„Tak piękna jest tylko”
„Świtezianka”
2022„Ona tańczy sama (Terry)”
(Ofelia, guest: Julia Wieniawa)
8

Music videos

YearTitleDirection
2017„Oddycham”Anna Bystrowska, Alan Willmann
2018„Nie muszę”Paweł Fabjański
2020„SMRC”Przemek Dzienis
„Wspólna chwila”Piotr Onopa
„Niezadowolona”Filip Berendt
2021„Zabierz tę miłość”Jakub Barzak
„Na darmo”Miłosz Sakowski
„Nie mam dla ciebie miłości”Igor Ignacy Leśniewski
2022„Rozkosz”Marta Klara
„Nie mów”Kinga Brocka
„Milczysz”Maciej Aleksander Bierut
„Omamy”Maciej Nowak
„Wenus”Nikodem Rozbicki
„Mi nie żal”Natasha Ivanova
2023„Nie całuj”Tadeusz Łysiak
Guest
2016„Na zawsze”Anna Bystrowska, Alan Willmann
2021„Bezpieczny lot”Filip Berendt
„Sebiksy”Igor „Ajgor Ignacy” Leśniewski

Notes and References

  1. News: Julia Wieniawa - aktorka i piosenkarka. Życiorys godny gwiazdy Hollywood . Polish . . 2022-10-07 . 2022-11-13 .
  2. News: Górna . Marta . Julia Wieniawa wreszcie w dobrej roli: z pryszczami i tłustymi włosami . Polish . . 2020-03-23 . 2022-11-13 . .