Milka Sholaya

Milka Sholaya, born in London, studied English literature at the University of Cambridge followed by screenwriting at the National Film and Television. She now teaches secondary school English and Film. She was a choral exhibitioner in the Christ’s College, Cambridge choir with which she toured Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. She recorded two CDs as a soprano in the choir. Milka currently sings in our St. Sava church choir in London. When needed she provides cover for the teachers at the St. Sava Church School in London. Milka was interviewed on Montenegrin National television in 2013 on the programme ‘Više od ljeta’ regarding her translation of an excerpt from Njegoš’s ‘Gorski Vjenac’. Milka then translated the extended children’s poem ‘Hedgeworth’s House’ by Branko Ćopić. She won the Telegraph’s Cassandra Jardine prize in 2018 with a witty essay exploring her granny’s understanding and interpretation of modern dietary requirements. Milka is currently writing a screenplay titled ‘Drunken Isidor’ inspired by her aunt’s favourite cake. Going forward, she plans to adapt folk tales for the screen.