Zoë Rivas/Ana Golja #3: 2023 will be Ana's year and we'll be along for the ride as she travels the globe.
 

Reasons (Zoe)
1. Because her confidence, while it sometimes gets her in trouble, is an admirable trait.
2. Because she's "not a victim. People need to stop treating me like I am."
3. Because with Zoe you never know what to expect.
4. Because she and bff Tristan tell it like it is.
5. Because as terrible as she can be, it is hard not to feel for her when her heart aches.
6. Because there is a little bit of Zoe in all of us.
7. Because her sexual assault episode arc was memorable.
8. Because we didn't know what hit us.

Reasons (Ana)
1. Because turn on your TV and there she will be.
2. Because the way she acts with her eyes is incredible.
3. Because her first kiss was with Eric while "rehearsing" a kissing scene between Zoe and Miles.
4. Because she is straight forward about her feelings for a crush.
5. Because her most memorable family vacation is a trip to Italy.
6. Because her nickname is Ana Banana. Of course.
7. Because she auditioned for Imogen and Tailia but TPTB decided Zoe was the fit for her.
8. Because she hopes that others realize it never is too late to ask for help.

Press (Media)
Breakout Teen Star ANA GOLJA is a Young Icon (2012) (Video)
Behind The Scenes with Ana Golja ('Ellen' on Unlikely Hereos) (2013) (Video)
Meet Ana Golja (2013) (Video)
After Degrassi with Ana Golja (2013) (Video)
CP24 Interview: Ana Golja & Sarah Fisher (2014) (Video)
After Degrassi: Ricardo Hoyos & Ana Golja (2014) (Video)
ET Canada: Ana Golja’s Road To The Emmys (2014) (Video)
Degrassi Downtime - Ana Golja (2014) (Video)
OK TV Interview: Ana Golja (2014) (Video)
ET Canada: Ana Golja’s Road To The Emmys (2014) (Video)
Ana Golja - Full Out - Good Morning San Diego (2015) (Video)
"Full Out" Stars Talk New Movie (2015) (Video)
Ana Golja talks "Full Out" on San Diego Living (2015) (Video)
Ana Golja Wraps Up 'Degrassi' And Gets New Role In 'Full Out' (2015) (Video)
‘Full Out’ star Ana Golja on new hit show (2015) (Video)
Ana Golja talks Zoe and Grace on “Degrassi” and working with Jennifer Beals (2015) (Print)
Talking Zoe Rivas with Ana Golja | TEENPLICITY (2015) (Print)
ET Canada: Ana Golja Goes Dress Shopping (2015) (Video)
Streetsville actor lands lead role in new Family Channel film (2015) (Print)
ANDPOP Talks "Full Out," Selfie Tricks, And "Degrassi" Friendships With Ana Golja (2015) (Print)
Exclusive Interview with Degrassi’s Ana Golja | TalkNerdyWithUs (2015) (Print)
#NoFilter with Ana Golja (2015) (Video)
TDotTV: Next Class Preview with Ana and Ricardo (2015) (Video)
Etalk: Ana and Ricardo on what to expect from Degrassi: Next Class (2016) (Video)

PROJECTS (MOVIES/TV)
1-800-Missing (2005)(Sisterhood) (Lucy)
Flashpoint (2008)(Planets Aligned) (young Penny)
What's Up Warthogs! (2011-2012) (Laney)
Clue (2011) (Liz)
Connor Undercover (2010-2011) (Lily)
Unlikley Heroes (2013) (Ellen)
Degrassi (2013-2016) (Zoe)
Full Out (2015) (Ariana Berlin)
Dumb Luck (2016) (Taylor)

Thanks for starting the thread! The opening is looking great. In the better late than never category (and it's me that's late, not her), I give you Ana's New Year's IG post.


theanagolja- I don’t really believe in New Year’s resolutions per say…I think we should all always be striving to be the best versions of ourselves but… in 2023, I specifically am working towards a few things: to trust my intuition more (that small voice is always right!), focus more on the things that drive my purpose in this life, let go of all the things that don’t serve my higher being.

2022 was probably filled with the toughest moments and greatest teachers/lessons yet. That said, I’m really looking forward to what this next year has in store for my journey. Something tells me it’s going to be my best year yet! And that’s not just my optimism talking :P

What are your goals for 2023? :love:

And she starts out the year with her 27th birthday!



theanagolja
27. Thank you for all of the wonderful birthday wishes. My heart is so full. It’s gonna be a very special year.

Ana graced us with a new IG post the other day. hinting at exciting things to come and showing off the good life that we could only dream about. :P


theanagolja-Sorry I’ve been off the grid lately. I’ve been trying to stay present and enjoy every incredible moment that has come into my life. Blessed to have created beautiful memories with even more beautiful humans. Filled with gratitude.

That said, there’s SO many exciting things coming soon…I hope you’re all ready.

She's been traveling in May too! Where to start...



theanagolja

Magical weekend in Paris celebrating the epic love of @evapariscicinyte and Charles.

Thank you both for having me. It was a privilege and honour performing a few songs on your special day.

Huge shoutout to @whytecouture for my stunning dress. I felt like a Princess! #SupportCanadian

Yeah, she seems to having an okay month. All of these are from Italy.

I'll have to look through the IG stories I saved and see if she didn't add any to these sets.

Ana singing, part 1 & part 2.

I miss having the Instagram images. :sigh:

Here's a couple from Ana's stories:

https://i.imgur.com/Suwfvzr.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/8jysARf.jpg

A month later I still miss having the images.

Ana celebrating her Motherland , or as we might call it, Albania.

She has globe trotter in her bio. That is accurate.

https://i.imgur.com/o0PZfQy.png

Ana getting dressed up for some fancy shindig abroad.

:D

Ana's fall, so far.

Ana with a post a few days back celebrating Albanian independence. Scroll to the end to catch a glimpse of her. She's apparently getting something on the Canadian Walk of Fame today, with a reunion of cast members. I can't wait to see what those Connor Undercover folks are up to.