Enikő Eszenyi

Enikő Eszenyi is a highly esteemed Hungarian actress and director known for her extensive work in theatre and film. Born on January 11, 1961, she has become one of Hungary's most respected figures in the performing arts. Eszenyi has directed and acted in numerous productions at the Vígszínház, one of Hungary's most prominent theaters, where she served as the artistic director from 2009 to 2020. Among her notable films are "A Hungarian Fairy Tale" (1987) and "Yerma" (1984). Throughout her career, she has received several awards, including the Jászai Mari Award, one of the highest accolades in Hungarian theater, and the Kossuth Prize, Hungary's most prestigious cultural award.