Ivan G'Vera

Ivan G'Vera (born Ivan Šplíchal on April 1, 1959) is a Czech-American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Ivan Marais on the American soap opera Days of Our Lives from 1991 to 2000, with sporadic appearances thereafter. G'Vera, who was born in Prague, fled Czechoslovakia and immigrated to the United States at the age of 18. After attending college, he pursued a career in acting and adopted the stage name 'Ivan G'Vera'. In 1998, he received a nomination for the 'Outstanding Scene Stealer' at the Soap Opera Digest Awards. G'Vera is a naturalized citizen of the United States.