Born on January 30, 1947, in Szamotuły, Poland, she was a prominent film and theater actress known for her work in Polish cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. She gained fame for her roles in films such as "The Third Part of the Night" and "The Deluge," both directed by Andrzej Żuławski. Apart from acting, she was a dedicated practitioner and teacher of Zen Buddhism. She passed away on June 23, 2014, leaving behind a legacy of diverse artistic contributions.