Growing up in a small town in Slovakia, Claudia Dobrodenková has always believed that where you come from should never determine how far you can go. Now 21 years old, the actress, model, and singer-songwriter, who also creates music under her artist name, ClawDee, is building an international career fueled by creativity, resilience, and an unwavering belief in the power of storytelling.
Whether she’s stepping into a new character, standing in front of a camera, or writing music from the heart, Claudia sees every creative outlet as another way to connect with people.
“Whether it’s through a character, a photoshoot, or a song, I love being able to tell a story.”
That passion recently brought her to iPOP!, where months of preparation, persistence, and belief in herself began opening exciting new opportunities.
Creativity Has Always Been Home
For Claudia, creativity has never been limited to one medium. Acting allows her to understand people on a deeper emotional level.
“I always say, I act, I feel.”
Rather than simply portraying characters, she wants audiences to believe every emotion they experience on screen. Music became equally important during some of the most difficult periods of her life. When words became difficult to find, songwriting became her voice.
Writing music helped her process emotions, overcome challenges, and reminded her why she refused to give up on her dreams. Today, she continues writing original music with the hope that someone listening might realize they are not alone.
Fashion completes the picture.
She has long been fascinated by luxury campaigns, creative direction, and the visual storytelling behind some of the world’s most recognizable brands. To Claudia, personal style is another form of communication.
“It’s your signature before you even speak.”
A Leap Outside Her Comfort Zone
Attending iPOP! was never simply about auditions. It was about growth.
“I wanted to challenge myself.”
She viewed the event as an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, meet people already working in the industry, and build genuine relationships that could help shape her future.
Looking back, however, one realization stands above everything else.
Success isn’t measured only by medals.
It’s measured by the people you meet, the lessons you learn, and the opportunities that follow.
Receiving awards at iPOP! was certainly rewarding after months of preparation, but the conversations, encouragement, and industry guidance proved equally meaningful.
Those experiences reminded her that consistency and perseverance always matter, even when the results aren’t immediately visible.
Inspired to Make a Difference
Although Claudia greatly admires Angelina Jolie for her work as an actress, it is her humanitarian efforts that inspire her even more. Helping others has always been an important part of Claudia’s life.
Throughout the year, she donates clothing, food, and other essentials to families in need, believing that everyone deserves kindness and dignity. Looking ahead, one of her biggest dreams extends far beyond entertainment. She hopes to one day establish a foundation supporting children battling cancer and their families, helping ease some of the financial burdens that often accompany treatment. For Claudia, success has never been measured solely by recognition.
It’s measured by the positive difference you leave behind.
She also credits musician Machine Gun Kelly with inspiring her to begin writing her own music, saying his honesty encouraged her to tell her own story through songwriting.
One Creative Vision
Unlike many performers, Claudia doesn’t separate acting, music, and fashion. She sees them as different chapters of the same story. Her dream is to build an international career where all three naturally intersect. She hopes to appear in emotionally powerful films, continue releasing original music under her artist name ClawDee, and collaborate with fashion and luxury brands whose creative vision aligns with her own.
If Hollywood called tomorrow, she wouldn’t simply choose the biggest opportunity.
She would choose the project with the greatest emotional impact. One of her ultimate goals is to appear in a film while simultaneously contributing her own original music to its soundtrack.
Bringing acting and music together in one project would represent the perfect creative achievement.
Life Beyond the Spotlight
Away from work, Claudia enjoys spending time with her dog and hamster, who provide a welcome balance to her busy creative life. She also enjoys running, staying active, and recharging outdoors. Music has remained part of her life since childhood through the piano, and she hopes to learn guitar in the near future.
Growing up, she also competed in running competitions, experiences that taught her discipline, resilience, and perseverance, qualities she now brings into every creative project.
For Claudia, success comes from consistency, curiosity, and never being afraid to keep learning.
Inspired by Family
When asked who inspires her most, Claudia immediately points to her mother.
Watching her overcome life’s challenges with kindness and strength taught her that resilience isn’t about avoiding hardship. It’s about choosing to keep moving forward.
Her mother also instilled the importance of helping others whenever possible, lessons that continue shaping both her career ambitions and her personal values. She hopes that no matter where success takes her, she will always remain the compassionate person her mother raised her to be.
Authentic Above All Else
If Claudia could leave herself with one message, it would be remarkably simple.
“Keep going.”
She has learned that life’s greatest opportunities often arrive after its most difficult moments.
Fear, she believes, should never be allowed to decide someone’s future. When asked to describe herself in one word, her answer comes immediately. Authentic. She believes meaningful work comes from staying true to yourself rather than following trends or trying to meet other people’s expectations.
If she could choose three words instead? Creative. Resilient. Compassionate. Together, they perfectly describe both her work and the person she hopes to become.
Looking Toward the Future
Over the next year, Claudia hopes to continue building an international career, sign with the right representation, and further establish herself as an actress, recording artist, and creative storyteller.
More than anything, she wants her work to make people feel something. Whether through a film, a song, or a visual campaign, she hopes audiences connect with the stories she shares. Her advice to anyone afraid to follow their dreams reflects the mindset that has carried her this far.
“Don’t wait until you feel ready, because you’ll probably never feel completely ready. Start anyway.”
She believes the greatest risk isn’t failure. It’s reaching the end of life wondering what might have happened if you had simply tried.
As her journey continues beyond iPOP!, Claudia remains committed to creating meaningful work, staying true to herself, and proving that even the biggest dreams can begin in the smallest places. For the young artist from Slovakia, this is only the beginning.
To find out more and to follow Claudia Dobrodenková AKA ClawDee visit Instagram @claudiadobrodenkova
