Jozef Pročko Explained

Office:Member of the National Council
Termstart:12 May 2020
Birth Date:13 March 1965
Birth Place:Halič, Czechoslovakia
Party:Ordinary People and Independent Personalities
Alma Mater:Comenius University
Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava
Children:2

Jozef Pročko (born 13 March 1965)[1] is a Slovak comedian and politician. He has served as a Member of the National Council of Slovakia since 2020.

Early life

Pročko was born in Halič on 13 March 1965. He studied physical education at the Comenius University and acting at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava, graduating in 1994.[2]

Career

Pročko was employed by various TV Channels and the New Scene theatre from 1994 until 1996. He was the first host of Koleso Štastia, the Slovak adaptation of Wheel of Fortune.[3] Pročko has been an independent artist since 1996, performing and hosting a variety of comedy shows.[1] He is a four-time winner of the OTO Awards in the entertainer category.[4]

Pročko has operated a cultural centre Zbrojnica in Halič since 2000s. He also runs a foundation "Jožo Pročko for Children" which organizes summer camps for children from disadvantaged backgrounds and supports victims of domestic abuse.[5] Pročko has been a Member of the National Council since 2020, being elected on OĽANO list.[6]

Personal life

Pročko is married and has two children. He lives in Bratislava.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Osobný profil Jozef Pročko. Aktuality.sk. Ringier Axel Springier Slovakia. 27 June 2023. sk.
  2. Web site: Osoby, ktoré získali titul na UK. Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava. 27 June 2023. sk.
  3. Web site: Strategie - Koleso šťastia sa vracia na obrazovky. Moderátorom bude Lukáš Adamec. Hospodárske noviny. Mafra. 10 July 2016. 27 June 2023. sk.
  4. Web site: Jozef Pročko. OĽANO. 27 June 2023. sk.
  5. Jožo Pročko: Je choré odfotiť sa s postihnutým dieťaťom, že som mu pomohol. Plus jeden deň. News and Media Holding. 9 May 2017. 27 June 2023. sk.
  6. Web site: Pročko: Za OĽaNO by som kandidoval znovu, ale chcem mať dosah na výber kandidátov. Aktuality.sk. Ringier Axel Springier Slovakia. 24 November 2022. 27 June 2023. sk.