Izolda Kwiek

Date and place of birth:

15 December 1954, Siemianowice Śląskie.

Current place of residence:

Ruda Śląska.

Education:

Primary.

Current job:

Roma teaching assistant, poet, director of "Tabor" and "Mały Tabor", President of the Roma Association "Gandi".

Achievements in life and work:

Performed in the film "Czarne Serce" and "Komedianci z wczorajszej ulicy". A jury member of the International Festival of the Romani Music and Culture in Ciechocinek; held a great number of wildly acclaimed concerts in Poland and Europe. Published nine volumes of poetry. My family: my children and grandchildren.

Are you living your life the way you have always wanted to?

Yes, I am.

What are your plans for the future?

I would like to publish more volumes of poetry, give more concerts - in truth, I feel alive when I am up on stage.

Life motto, credo, dreams…

Be honest, diligent, warm and friendly to people. You will see that the sun will always shine on you and good luck will always find you.