Actress Míša Kuklová: Two people wished me death. But I don't have any scars on my soul from it

You are, Mrs. Kuklova, a well-known and popular film, television, series, and theater actress. But few people know about you that you are also a successful painter. When did you start painting and are you self-taught?

I started in childhood. I painted all the time. Mainly animals and portraits, and that without the portrayed ones sitting quietly for me. That was good schooling. And then I went to preparatory courses at UMPRUM, but I did not enjoy that. In the seventh grade, I started acting and I was fascinated by acting. For youth, it was more active. For livelihood, more certain. Painting remained a hobby.

You mainly paint portraits, whether of people or animals. And they are really very beautiful. How do you select your models?

I choose with my heart, I can feel which face attracts me and I have the desire to paint it. If that's not the case, I can't even paint it. I might get the likeness right, but the picture lacks soul. It's strange with this painting. Sometimes, my hand paints by itself, it goes lightly and other times I don't feel it and it really doesn't go well. 

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Are you planning an exhibition of your paintings?

I would really like to treat myself to an exhibition one day, but I am not a painter of large canvases, so it takes time to fill the space. After all, I have a lot of work and very little time for painting.

It is known in the media that you have overcome a dangerous illness. What provided you with optimism and strength, and what kept you afloat most during that time?

I dare not utter the word "overcome". From an oncological point of view, it can only be said after about ten years. But the periodic checks are still okay. I live with the feeling of being a healthy person and I felt like it immediately after the removal of the tumor. I wasn't afraid that it might not turn out well, I was just afraid of the treatment, of changes, whether I would be able to financially secure myself and my son and cope with everything. Psychologically, it calmed me down to know that I could play just six days after the operation, and therefore, I didn't have to worry about income. My family helped me physically and psychologically. Also, the wave of support from friends and sympathetic souls on social media was wonderful. And I am gratefully thankful for it.

Have bad news also appeared on social networks? And how do you cope with them? It's relevant nowadays. Malice is very rampant on them.

Probably only two people wished me death, but of course a normal person would not write something like that, so something like that does not scar my soul. Every known person experiences malice, but only in the comments, not in person. Those also bothered me. And one day I started looking at everything with my own eyes. It would never occur to me to write anything negative, let alone bad, under an article. There is enough evil in the world, kindness is needed. To support, motivate, not to put down. That's why I am able to accept only opinions of people who work on themselves and help to make the world a better place. When they deliver criticism, they always do it privately and in a way that motivates you, not puts you down. I uncompromisingly exclude negative and poor-quality people from my world. Nevertheless, they played an important role in my life. When we are learning, we need them. Thanks to bad or complicated people, we overcome harder obstacles, step out of our comfort zone, we get stronger. Once we are strong enough, they no longer bring any value.

Your son Roman is slowly entering puberty. Is it showing on him yet? And how are you prepared for it, if necessary?

He's been in puberty for a long time and I'm handling it well. It's mild for him and it's easy to recall my own, so I have understanding.

How did it manifest in you?

Nothing significant, I started filming from the seventh grade so I had responsibility. It was more about the desire for experiences, I only went home to sleep. Occasionally some alcohol, there were only a few troubles.

You have not had much luck with men in your life. Is this changing?

That's a slightly misleading question that has a negative connotation. I would rather define it as I have not had luck with men suitable for me. My dream was to meet such a man with whom I will be one body, one soul, where there won't be serious disputes, only love. When two people are each other's stable rock, they help each other and protect themselves. I imagined us as grandparents holding hands and feeling mutual love and joy from each other's company. I'll leave the second part of the question unanswered, saying that whether I'll be lucky or unlucky - I will keep it private from now on.

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You like to travel. Where did you like it the most?

I like Thailand, I have been there many times, Fuerteventura, Seychelles and Maldives are beautiful, but I haven't seen that much in my life because I like to return.

What do you consider luxury and how has this perception changed in your life?

Luxury for me is to have health, work, loved ones around me, my own roof over my head, warmth, something to eat, living in safety. I consider everything extra as super luxury.

From an early age, we keep hearing - health above all! We know it's true, but until we find out how vulnerable we are, it's just a phrase to us. I also used to think that I was immortal and that my body could handle anything. (laugh)

You have demanding days. How do you like to rest and "recharge your batteries"?

Sleep is the only important thing for me. I'm used to always doing something. For example, I paint and occasionally watch a movie. I like to spend time with people I hold dear.

What are your plans for the summer?

I play less during the summer. My son and I will fly to the sea, and otherwise I will be mostly at home and visit friends that I seldom see throughout the year.

And what would you like to ask me?

Are you doing well?

Yes, I am. Especially when I can have nice conversations like this one. Thank you for it.

Source: author's text, own questioning