For 30 years, it has been the voice and appearance that have been loved by several generations. Biljana Debarlieva remained synonymous with a person who calms down when she appears on television – that's what passers-by say to her when they meet her on the street. Against that calm, there are things that anger our famous journalist and TV presenter, injustice and people who think the world starts with them. Her world is her family, her daughter Anna who is 28 years old, her son Miki who is a high school graduate and her husband Jovan whom she says is an adventurer and a man full of ideas. Biljana speaks honestly about her profession, character and life on the other side of the cameras in an interview for "Sloboden Pechat".

Last year you made a big change, you left Channel 5 after many years, and now you host an original show on TV 24. What was the reason for this step?

- Each of us at a certain period of life feels the need for some kind of change, but one does not always have the courage to do it on one's own initiative. Somehow you get used to the environment in which you work, colleagues, engagement, work responsibilities. In the 11 years spent at TV Channel 5, I hosted the health show "Visita", and at the same time I was hired as a presenter of the morning news. During the period when we were taking a break with "Visita", I received an offer to host the show "Faktor Zrebrej" on TV 24 and somehow at that moment the desire prevailed for me to return to a contact show that has been on the air for many years. The decision was not simple and not at all easy, but then you think in the direction that we don't have many chances in life, so you weigh what you gain and what you lose if you accept or reject something that is offered to you. I simply continued with a project that I am working on with a lot of love and dedication.

Are you, otherwise, a person who easily adapts to changes, which of your life change (event) do you consider the most important?

- Yes, I easily adapt to any situation, not only professionally but also in my private life. If one cannot adapt to the things and things that life and everyday life bring, one will remain trapped in one's fears of uncertainty, and this, in turn, makes you even more vulnerable. You just say to yourself - this is reality, I have to accept it, if I can change something ok, if not, then I move on with a positive thought that gives me hope that we should enjoy every moment of life, no matter what they are the circumstances.

You are calm and measured - that's how the public perceives you. What makes you angry the most and in which situations do you know how to raise your voice, do you know how to scold and hold your anger?

- I think that my calmness is also recognized by the viewers in front of the small screens. Often even passers-by stop me and tell me that my voice calms them down and they can listen to me for hours. It's nice when I'm praised, and who doesn't want to hear a nice word about themselves? Otherwise, I avoid quarrels, high tone in communication, because I know it will cause me stress that I don't want to experience, I don't suffer insults, nor do I want to insult anyone. I am angered by injustice, people who think that everything starts and ends with them, who convince you of things they are not right about.

You recently shared that you have been able to adapt to your husband's adventurous spirit – is there any fear or insecurity in you when you ride a horse or go rafting?

- I would say that my fear is unjustified, but still present, probably because I don't know what awaits me. I think, I think, I secretly fear if it will be good, safe, can I do it (and you can't know until you try). Alone, I would never have encouraged myself to do some things, but, luckily, my husband Jovan is always by my side, who is persistent enough and doesn't give in, because he knows that when it's all over, my comment will be - "It would have been a pity if I had missed it." something like this, we're off to the next adventure."

What are Jovan's greatest human qualities that you love and appreciate the most?

– The fact that he is witty, sociable, creative, full of ideas, an adventurer. He knows how to make me laugh and cheer me up even in situations when I don't feel like laughing, he is my support at every moment, in every situation and in every decision I make. Together we enjoy life, beautiful music, beautiful red wine and we both have a sincere, pure and unreserved love for animals.

How are your children, how old are they now? What do they do and do you still live together?

- Anna is 28 and Miki is 18 years old, he is a high school graduate this year and now we are focused on preparations for the graduation celebration, passing the high school graduation, ideas and plans for enrolling in college. Jovan and I are always there for them, to support them in every decision they make, but in the end we let them decide for themselves what choice they will make.

Given that she got married young, how do you advise your daughter and all young girls in general – is it more of a smart move or should marriage not be rushed?

- It is difficult for me to answer the question, because times have changed a lot. I let her plan her life, see what is her priority at the moment and what her wishes are now and for the future. Sooner or later, I would say that everything has its advantages and disadvantages and so it is best to let things happen on their own.

How would you rate the domestic TV program, does anything hold your attention?

- I think that there is a lack of content in the program offer that would cover various areas of everyday life. Not that there aren't any, but we always need more and better programs for children, teenagers, middle-aged and older people, something for everyone. Only in this way will we change the general impression that only "pensioners watch TV".

If you could turn back time, would you change anything in your life path, private and professional?

- Maybe some small and not so important things, but mostly I wouldn't change anything either privately or professionally.