Markéta Irglová

Markéta Irglová
Irglová performing in 2014
Born (1988-02-28) 28 February 1988
Citizenship
  • Czech Republic
  • Iceland
Spouses
Tim Iseler
(m. 2011; div. 2012)
Sturla Míó Þórisson
(m. 2019)
PartnerGlen Hansard (2006–2009)
Children3
Musical career
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • actress
Instruments
Years active2006–present
LabelANTI-
Member ofThe Swell Season
Websitemarketairglovamusic.com

Markéta Irglová (Czech pronunciation: [ˈmarkɛːta ˈɪrɡlovaː]) (born 28 February 1988) is a Czech-Icelandic singer-songwriter, musician, and actress, who starred in the 2007 film Once, which earned her a number of major awards, including the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Falling Slowly", with co-writer and co-star Glen Hansard. She is one half of the duo the Swell Season, with whom she has released three studio albums. She has also published four solo records.