Arijana Čulina, born in Split in 1965, is the principal actress at the Croatian National Theatre Drama Department in Split. With a degree from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade, she joined the theatre in 1988. Over her illustrious career, she portrayed numerous characters from classical and modern repertoire, garnering awards like the Marul, Fabijan Šovagović, and Croatian Theatre Award. Apart from her theatrical achievements, Arijana is also an accomplished author, having penned books like Virtues and Vices of Mare Bubamara and How I Became a Hotshot. Her diverse talents extend to television series and films, earning her recognition beyond the stage.