Actress and singer Nela Pocisková overcame the competition in 2010 and became the queen of the Let’s Dance dance floor. At that time, she was only 18 years old, and after the finals, she even had to graduate. She recalled her triumph, but also difficult moments, about which the public had no idea, in an interview for the website. For Pocisková, it was the most difficult year of her career.
The presenter took his hat off to her for withstanding the pressure of fame as a teenager. “I look at myself. I remember that period, and it wasn’t easy, it was a game changer for me.” After the final of Let’s Dance, I slept for four hours and in the morning I went to graduate,” she said. “It was the most difficult year in my career. I had loads for three, and I admire that little Nela, that she gave it. Few people know what is behind it. Everyone sees only the tinsel,” she confessed honestly.
Pocisková subsequently completely withdrew from the world of show business and then gave birth to her son Hektor, whom she has with actor Filip Tům. The artist stayed at home for a long time because, according to her own words, she had no need to return to the spotlight. She gradually began to miss acting and singing, so she returned to the work carousel again.
The onslaught of fame took its toll on the beauty. “It crushed me. Thank God, not in such a way that I succumb to alcohol or some other addiction,” they don’t hide. “It crushed me mentally. I think that when a person crosses a certain threshold of continuous stress, the nervous system goes into dementia, and then I had anxiety attacks, even though nothing was happening at all. I started to deal with this very intensively,” she said out loud.
Nela initially thought she was sick or suffering from other health problems until she discovered the truth. “Then I found out it was a psychosomatic issue. I’ve been seeing a therapist ever since and I’m not ashamed of it at all.” she added that she was visiting a psychologist and in this profession, according to her, it should be mandatory.
Elena Podzámska also competed with Pocisková in one year, but she succumbed to her demons. The actress has been openly talking about her struggle with alcohol and drugs in recent years. Nela sees in her story a defense mechanism against a hurting soul.
„For me, every addiction is a defense. I don’t judge her for that. Standing up is no fun. Few people can imagine when people take you in their mouths anywhere, in any way, when you lose your privacy…” she expressed sympathy. She is proud of herself for never giving in. “I don’t think I was far off. I’m proud of myself for sticking it out,” admitted.
Huge respect for a special year
In her own words, she invited herself to the 11th series, which is special and belongs to the best of the best. “When I watched it on TV, I thought to myself that I would like to show if I know anything,” she said bluntly. Let’s Dance is a heart project for her, but she knows very well that it also brings with it a huge physical and mental burden. “I have a lot of respect, I hope I can do it. I know what it takes. I know how much energy it cost me back then. I hope that I will not be consumed by the pressure around it, but that I will enjoy the dance,” she concluded.
