Scene from Darling (2017)

First Appearances:

• Darling (2017) as Polly

Most Important Roles:

• Darling (2017) as Polly

Career Highlights:

• Darling (2017)

Astrid Grarup Elbo, a renowned Danish ballerina, returned to the Royal Danish Ballet in Copenhagen after an absence to perform 'Giselle', with her husband Frans serving as choreographer. However, during rehearsals, Astrid suffered from an irreparable hip injury, ending her dance career abruptly. Instead of accepting defeat, she chose to train Polly, a young ballerina, to take over the role of Giselle, despite it causing emotional turmoil due to the attention shifted towards Polly and Frans.

Alternate Names: Danica Curcic, Ντανίκα Κούρτσιτς, Даница Ћурчић

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Over the Edge (2012) as Veronika

Most Important Roles:

• Camino (2023) as Regitze
• Wallander: The Loss (2013) as Corina
• Over the Edge (2012) as Veronika
• Unruly (2023) as Frk. Ahlefeldt-Laurvig
• Sirin (2023) as Nathalie
• Stane (2023) as Stane
• The Absent One (2014) as Kirsten Marie 'Kimmie' Lassen
• On the Edge (2014) as Signe
• Baby Pyramid (2022) as Hannah
• All Inclusive (2014) as Ditte

Career Highlights:

• Camino (2023)
• Wallander: The Loss (2013)
• Over the Edge (2012)
• Unruly (2023)
• Sirin (2023)
• Stane (2023)
• The Absent One (2014)
• On the Edge (2014)
• Baby Pyramid (2022)
• All Inclusive (2014)

Danica Curcic was born in Belgrade and moved to Copenhagen at age one with her family. She attended Sankt Annæ Gymnasium, obtained a bachelor's degree in film studies from the University of Copenhagen, took acting classes at Dell'Arte International School in California, and graduated from the Danish National School of Performing Arts in 2012.