Biography

Musical career

Marina Tomašević is a Croatian singer, songwriter and painter with a distinguished international career spanning more than five decades. Known for her powerful performances, distinctive voice, exceptional energy and direct connection with audiences, she has earned a reputation as a versatile artist and outstanding entertainer.

Her musical beginnings date back to 1975, when she began collaborating with Tomislav Ivčić and the band Tin Tina. This collaboration continued, with occasional breaks, over the decades and became particularly intensive in 1989.

In 1991, she released the album “Samo žena zna”, which includes her unforgettable evergreen song “Ne plači majko”, a song that left a lasting impression on audiences.

During the 1980s, Marina was a member of Koncertna direkcija Zagreb (Zagreb Concert Agency), through which she performed for years across the then Soviet Union, giving acclaimed performances before international audiences.

At the same time, she developed an exceptionally successful career among Croatian communities abroad. Her concerts took her to the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and numerous European countries. Thanks to her warmth, temperament and ability to bring audiences together through song, she continues to enjoy a special place in the hearts of the Croatian diaspora, who gave her the honorary title “Kraljica fešti” (Queen of Celebrations).

Throughout her career, she has released nine music albums and collaborated with the legendary Rajko Dujmić and numerous other prominent Croatian composers, lyricists and musicians.

Marina is not only a singer with exceptional vocal abilities but also an artist who knows how to create an atmosphere, convey emotion and turn a concert into an unforgettable experience. Her stage presence, professionalism and spontaneity have earned her a reputation as one of the most recognisable entertainers of her generation.

She remains active on the music scene today, performing, recording new songs and appearing as a welcome guest on radio and television programmes.

Over her long musical career, she has received numerous awards and honours. Among her notable achievements are winning the first international online music festival in 2000, competing against entries from 72 countries with the song “Moj život si bio”, and a festival victory in 2005 with the song “Plovila mala barka”.

Charitable work – singing for others

Charitable work holds a special place in Marina’s life.

Since 1990, she has taken part in hundreds of humanitarian and charity concerts, generously giving her voice, time and energy to those most in need of help.

During the Croatian War of Independence, she supported the wounded, victims of war and their families, and took part in the music project “Stop the War in Croatia” associated with Tomislav Ivčić. Over the years, she has performed in support of sick children, people with disabilities, those with serious illnesses and many others for whom support, understanding and human compassion were invaluable.

For Marina, compassion is not merely a word but a lifelong commitment.

“I believe art has meaning only when we can use it to touch someone’s heart, bring a smile or ease someone’s pain, even for a moment.”

Visual art – a passion since childhood

Alongside music, painting is one of Marina’s great lifelong loves.

Even as a young girl, she showed an exceptional talent for drawing, particularly pencil portraits. Over the years, she explored various artistic techniques, devoting particular attention to oil painting on canvas.

After thirty years in Zagreb, she returned to Zadar in 2015, which marked the beginning of a new and especially creative chapter: she devoted herself to painting with red wine – vinorel – an exceptionally demanding and delicate artistic technique that she refined over many years, developing it into her own distinctive form of artistic expression.

Through her artistic work and the recognition she gained specifically for the demanding technique of painting with red wine, she established herself as a painter and became a member of the Croatian Association of Visual Artists (HDLU). Her works attract attention beyond Croatia and have received positive international reviews, and she has also presented her work at an international art festival in Doha.

She is particularly known for her portraits and paintings of horses, animals for which she has a deep love and admiration. Her paintings weave together emotion, strength, elegance and her personal interpretation of each subject.

In addition to her own artistic series, she also creates commissioned paintings, producing unique works with personal significance for their owners.

Handcrafted creations – the beauty of making things by hand

Marina’s creativity extends beyond music and painting.

She finds particular joy in crochet and in creating one-of-a-kind fashion pieces. Handmade bags, jackets, short coats and other original items reflect her imagination, aesthetic sensibility and love of detail.

Each piece is made with special care, and every new creation presents a personal creative challenge.

Under the artistic name MT Art – Marina Tomašević, she is developing her own distinctive style in the world of unique handcrafted items.

For her, handcrafting is not simply a hobby but another way of expressing individuality, freedom and the joy of creating.

Spirituality and philosophy of life

Behind this rich artistic career stands a woman of deep emotions, faith and life experience.

Spirituality holds a special place in Marina’s life. Faith in God, love, kindness, honesty and trust in life are the values that guide her through personal and professional challenges.

For her, music, painting and handcrafting are different expressions of the same inner need – to create, to love and to share beauty with others.

Her philosophy of life is rooted in gratitude, perseverance, creative freedom and the belief that one must never stop dreaming.