Biography

Agata Zalecka - Actress . Winner of the 2023 Telekamera Award in the Actress category. . Winner of the 2024 Personality of the Year Award. . Special guest in episode 8 of Top Model

Six-time Polish depth freediving record holder -90m on a single breath, personal best. Member of the Polish National Team Multiple medalist of the Polish Championships and third-place winner in the Freediving World Cup.

An actress and deep-sea enthusiast who has found balance between the world of theater and film and the fascinating underwater realm.

Her acting career began at a young age when she made her debut in the musical Metro on the stage of Teatr Buffo. She graduated from the Warsaw Film School and obtained a state diploma as a Drama Actor through external examinations.

She has completed prestigious acting courses: Lee Strasberg Institute, Actors Studio Method, and Meisner Technique.

She has appeared in various TV and film productions, including Rewers, Miasto Skarbow, Dawno temu na krajowej jedynce, Krew z krwi, and Edukacja. For years, she has been actively involved in theater, performing in venues such as Teatr Capitol, Teatr Kamienica, Teatr Komedia, Teatr Druga Strefa, Krakowska Fundacja Teatralna, and Teatr Telewizji (Prezent dla towarzysza Edwarda G).

She was also a member of the comedy group Kabaret Moralnego Niepokoju. Beyond the stage and film set, Agata is engaged in voice-over projects, dubbing, and audiobook recordings. She continues to develop her skills in music and singing, having released her first single.

She is not only a versatile artist but also a strong athlete. Her passion for freediving has led her to remarkable achievements, making her one of the most talented and respected freedivers in Poland and beyond.

Currently, Agata can be seen in the leading role of Commissioner Agata Rychlik in the TV series Dzielnica Strachu, in Zaraz Wracam, on stage in the play Jutro bedzie futro, and as a special guest in Top Model episode 8.

Agata believes that restlessness is an inevitable part of an artist's life, which is why she finds such great solace in water.

She is currently the best actress among Polish freedivers and the best freediver among Polish actors.
- IMDb mini biography by: Jacob

Artistic Bio

Agata Zalecka - Actress & Freediving Champion

"She's a powerful dramatic actress with incredible emotional range."

Winner of the Telekamera Award 2023 in the Best Actress category - Poland's most prestigious television award. Winner of the Personality of the Year Award, 2024. Special Guest on Top Model.

Recipient of the Ministry of Sport and Tourism Scholarship for Outstanding Athletic Achievements, 2024.

Member of the Polish National Team. 9-time Polish record holder in depth freediving. Her current personal best is an astonishing -93 meters on a single breath. Gold Medalist at the Depth World Cup, Philippines 2025 - the first-ever gold medal in freediving for Poland.

Currently ranked No. 3 in the World (2025) Freediving World Ranking

Ranked No. 1 in Poland in 2024 and 2025 Polish Ranking

Her acting career began at a young age with her stage debut in the iconic musical Metro at Teatr Buffo. Graduate of the Warsaw Film School with a State Diploma in Dramatic Acting.

An actress and ocean enthusiast, Agata has found a rare balance between the world of stage and cinema, and the mysterious depths of the sea.

She trained at the Lee Strasberg Institute, studied Actors Studio Method and Meisner Technique, and works within the Method Acting system.

Her screen credits include Reverse, City of Treasures (Netflix), Once Upon a Time on Highway One, Blood of the Blood, Education, and The Office.

She has been active on stage for years, performing at Teatr Capitol, Teatr Kamienica, Teatr Komedia, Teatr Druga Strefa, Krakowska Fundacja Teatralna, Teatr Telewizji, Teatr Buffo, and Teatr Roma.

Former member of Kabaret Moralnego Niepokoju.

Beyond stage and screen, Agata works in voice-over, dubbing, and audiobook projects, and continues to develop her skills in music and singing - she has recorded her first single.

She is not only a versatile artist but also a world-class athlete. Her freediving achievements have made her one of the most respected and talented freedivers globally.

Agata believes that anxiety is an inseparable part of an artist's life - which is why she finds such profound peace in the water.

She is currently recognized as the best actress among Polish freedivers and the best freediver among Polish actors.
- IMDb mini biography by: Renata

Agata Zalecka is an award-winning Polish actress and one of the world's top freediving athletes.

She is the winner of the prestigious Telekamera Award 2023 (Best Actress) and was named Personality of the Year 2024. On screen, she is known for her emotional intensity and range, with credits including Reverse, City of Treasures (Netflix), Blood of the Blood, The Office, Education and Once Upon a Time on Highway One. Her stage work spans Poland's most respected theaters, including Teatr Capitol, Teatr Kamienica, Teatr Komedia, Teatr Roma, Teatr Buffo and Teatr Telewizji. She trained at the Warsaw Film School, holds a State Diploma in Dramatic Acting, and refined her craft at the Lee Strasberg Institute and through Method Acting and Meisner Technique.

Beyond acting, Zalecka is a 9-time Polish record holder in freediving and a World Cup gold medalist (Philippines 2025) - the first-ever gold for Poland in depth freediving. Ranked No. 3 in the world (2025), her personal best is an extraordinary -93m on a single breath. She is a member of the Polish National Team and recipient of the Ministry of Sport Scholarship for Outstanding Achievements (2024).
- IMDb mini biography by: Dorota