Helena Vondráčková_

Helena Vondráčková (born 24 June 1947, in Prague) is a Czech singer and actress whose prolific career as a performer has spanned more than six decades, earning her acclaim both domestically and internationally. Recognized for her powerful voice, enduring popularity, and artistic versatility, she first rose to fame after winning a national singing competition in 1964, with her debut recording "Červená řeka" ("Red River Valley") launching her into the public eye. Her success continued with numerous chart-topping hits such as "Pátá", a Czech adaptation of "Downtown" by Petula Clark, and "Sladké mámení", which became an enduring classic from the beloved Czech comedy S tebou mě baví svět. She also found success with songs like "Lásko má, já stůňu" (from the musical Noc na Karlštejně) and "Dlouhá noc", which became one of her signature comeback hits in the early 2000s. Throughout the 1960s and 70s, she appeared at major festivals, winning the Golden Lyre (Bratislavská Lyra) and the Intervision Song Contest.