Markéta Irglová

Czech singer-songwriter, musician and actress

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Occupation

Pianist

Born in

Valašské Meziříčí

Born

February 28, 1988

Zodiac

Pisces

14,061

days alive

38

years old

Born
February 28, 1988 in 🇨🇿Valašské Meziříčí
Zodiac
♓︎Pisces·dragon 🐉
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Markéta Irglová is a Czech and Icelandic singer-songwriter, musician, and actress. She starred in the 2007 film Once, which earned her a number of major awards, including the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Falling Slowly", with co-writer and co-star Glen Hansard. In 2005, she and Hansard formed the duo the Swell Season, which released three studio albums. She has also published four solo records.

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Pisces♓︎

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Moon Sign

Cancer♋︎

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Water

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Planetary positions calculated for February 28, 1988

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Ray Charles

Ray Charles

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Glynis Johns

Glynis Johns

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2022
Day 12,361
Age 33

Release of 'About Time'

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Jan 1, 2022

Released her third solo album, 'About Time', showcasing her evolving musical style.

2021
Day 11,996
Age 32

Birth of Daughter

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Jan 1, 2021

Welcomed her second child, a daughter, with husband Tim. (Year approximate)

2018
Day 10,900
Age 29

Release of 'Muna'

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Jan 1, 2018

Released her second solo album, 'Muna', exploring themes of personal growth and resilience.

2013
Day 9,074
Age 24

Marriage to Tim Cunningham

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Jan 1, 2013

Married her long-time partner and producer, Tim Cunningham. (Year approximate)

2011
Day 8,343
Age 22

Birth of Son

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Jan 1, 2011

Gave birth to her first child, a son, with partner Tim. (Year approximate)

Day 8,343
Age 22

Release of 'Anar'

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Jan 1, 2011

Released her debut solo album, 'Anar', after the success of The Swell Season.

2010
Day 7,978
Age 21

The Swell Season Disbands

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Jan 1, 2010

The musical duo The Swell Season, with Glen Hansard, effectively ceased regular activity.

2008
Day 7,301
Age 19

Grammy Award for Best Original Song

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Feb 24, 2008

Won a Grammy for 'Falling Slowly' from the film 'Once'.

2007
Day 6,882
Age 18

Release of 'Once' Soundtrack

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Jan 1, 2007

Contributed significantly to the soundtrack of the film 'Once', which gained international acclaim.

2006
Day 6,517
Age 17

Release of 'The Swell Season'

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Jan 1, 2006

Released the debut album of the duo The Swell Season with Glen Hansard.

2003
Day 5,421
Age 14

Meeting Glen Hansard

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Jan 1, 2003

Met Irish musician Glen Hansard, leading to their musical collaboration.

1995
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Age 6

Early Musical Training

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Jan 1, 1995

Began formal piano and music education at a young age in the Czech Republic.

1988
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Age 0

Birth in Valašské Meziříčí

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Feb 28, 1988

Born in Valašské Meziříčí, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic).