Nora Koks, TV host, actress, and producer Ance Priede’s nude photos (18﹢)

Ance Priede (Nora Koks) is a producer and host of several comedy shows. Before her television career, she performed at the Latvian National Theatre. Born in Riga on January 18, 1983. Zodiac sign: Capricorn. She began performing on stage at the age of two. Her professional career started in 1995 at the Latvian National Theatre. She graduated from Kuldīga 2nd Secondary School and the Latvian Academy of Culture. In 2006, she received the Independent Theatres Award for Best Acting. She was nominated for the “Spēlmaņu nakts” award for “Theatre Debut of the Year.” Eye color: gray. Hair color: blonde. Favorite color: green.

You create my “I.” The “I” can only exist if there is a “you” to tell me that there is an “I.” We cannot discover our true “I” by looking at ourselves. The “I” is born from relationships with others. The “I” is outward-focused, not preoccupied with its own ego. I become through my relationships with you, and when I become “I,” then I say: “you.” All real life is an encounter! Motto: Whether we think we can or cannot, we are right.

– Many predicted a bright career for you when you performed in the play Artis klusē, Alise klusē, but then you left. Why?

– I don’t know. It feels like some things just happen on their own. Maybe I’m not ready to be fully open. That’s why I had to create the Nora persona. But I take full responsibility for Nora’s actions.

– No desire to return to the theater?

– I’ll smile and stay silent. I do have a desire to create my own theater. I want to find a language and form to express what I want to say to people. I’m just a bit too young for these things.

– Did you always want to become an actress from childhood?

– By the age of ten, I was already performing at the National Theatre. I didn’t have thoughts about who I would be or what I would do in life. I’ve very purposefully followed my path to becoming who I am.

– How did the idea for Labās ziņas come about?

– In spirit, soul, and language. Now there are two new projects that, hopefully, will start in September.

– But how exactly did you come up with the jokes for all these shows? Where did you draw inspiration from?

– Everywhere, truly everywhere. I create the jokes together with Ru (Ilgvars Rukers from Radio 101. – Ed. note). There aren’t really any comedy shows in Latvia. You should see how everyone laughs here, nourished by the sun.

– What do they laugh about?

– I don’t know. Chemistry and magic are inexplicable. About everything—life here is much simpler. You can’t take a lot of things seriously here. Joke after joke. Word after word. Smile after smile.

– You joked a lot about politics in the show. Have you ever wanted to take power into your own hands and change something, like running for office?

– No, I don’t want to and couldn’t be a politician. I don’t know how to lie. Many of the jokes in the show weren’t even jokes but harsh truths, about which all you can do is smile sadly.

– Where do you get all that energy and positivity?

– God, people, and love—that’s my source of energy.

– Do people recognize you on the street?

– Of course they do, but I’m treated very kindly, and I’m grateful to Latvians for that. It’s easier to create something new when you’re supported and loved.

– What’s been occupying your mind the most lately?

– Realizing that I don’t understand a thing about life and that I need to learn. Lenin comes to mind—learn, learn, and learn again.

– Did you have to become independent early on?

– Well, practically, I became independent early. But theoretically, God has spoiled me with a loving and amazing mom and family. I’ve been very fortunate to have wise and soulful friends in my life.

– When did you adopt the name Nora Koks?

– Hmm… The name Nora Koks came about some five years ago. By chance and coincidence. Koks, because of “priede” (pine). Nora, because my mom sometimes called me Noriņa, and since I didn’t want to mix my private life with my on-screen persona, we decided Nora Koks was the best option. It also sounds better than Ance Priede.

– And which name do you use when traveling in Sicily?

– Ance. Everyone there loves me as Ance.

– Are Ance and Nora two different people?

– Definitely. I don’t think people are interested in Ance.