Hanka Bielicka

Anna Weronika Bielicka (9 November 1915 – 9 March 2006) was a Polish singer and actress, known by the name Hanna and its affectionate diminutive, Hanka.

Hanka Bielicka was born in 1915 in Konovka near Poltava (then part of the Russian Empire, now Ukraine).

After a couple of years of planning, he created the character Dziunia Pietruńska, who commented on reality in a unique and unforgettable way.

The character became so beloved that it was featured on Polish Radio for 25 years on a program called “Podwieczorek przy mikrofonie“ (“Afternoon tea with the microphone”).

The most recognized feature of Bielicka was her voice, which her friends often called "the most beautiful hoarseness of the world" [2] She was also famous for her many extravagant hats, which remained her signature style throughout the years and were a staple of her performances.