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Anamaria Marinca was born on 1 April 1978 in Iasi, Romania. She is an actress, known for 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2007), Europa Report (2013) and Fury (2014).

She was born in Iasi, Romania, in the south-east of Europe. She went to a local high school to prepare for a future kindergarten teacher career. She changed her mind (and her life!) one year before graduation and got transferred to a different high school, to learn intensively for joining the university to study law. The Iasi University is known as very competitive; Monica took challenging tests and successfully enrolled in the law college. Though, right before the admission exams she had to face her father's death.

She began studying law but she had to work her way out through college. She took part time jobs as a waitress or as a promoter for various companies. An offer came to pose for a lingerie catalogue and she accepted. This brought her a bit into the spotlight at a local level. During her first university year she represented her college at a beauty pageant, "Miss Transylvania" and she was offered a contract with the best model agency in Bucharest, "M.R.A". For a couple of years she could be seen in TV commercials, but she carried on with her student work.

On her 3rd year of college she was called for an audition at a new TV channel that was about to be launched, B1tv. She began her television career with a daily TV show called "La Strada", as a co-host. It was a show for teenagers and it brought her into the spotlight again, this time at a national level. Soon after that more and more requests came for her to do covers for magazines, interviews; she became increasingly successful. In a few months, she got her own daily half-hour TV show.

In November 2002, she was designated the most beautiful Romanian celebrity by the "Beau Monde" magazine and in December she was chosen "The sexiest TV star" by the most influential Romanian TV guide, "TV Mania". Her show went on, and so did the series of awards she got. In February 2003, the VIVA magazine designated her "The most beautiful Romanian woman" and in July the FHM magazine "crowned" her as "Sexiest Woman". In December, she was, once more, awarded by "TV Mania" as "the sexiest TV celebrity".

In the meantime, she hosted the "Extravaganza" show series. 2004 began with a new challenge: "Viata in Direct" (Life Live) show.

In February 2004, "Viva" magazine designated her again as the "sexiest celebrity" and in December 2004 she was, once more "TV Mania's" choice as the "sexiest TV star". In 2004, she went to Los Angeles to take acting classes and improve her TV host skills. Her career took a new turn: she started doing movies.

In 2004, she got a part in a teenager comedy, "Buds for Life", and by year end she received a role in her first Romanian movie, The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005). The film has so far obtained more than 30 awards, including the "Un certain regard" award at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival, Silver Hugo in Chicago and was nominated for The Best Foreign Film at the Independent Spirit Awards.

In 2005, she got small parts in Incubus (2006) as Karen, in "Second in Command" as Dr. Johnson and in "Living&Dying" as Det Lascar.

In November 2005, she got a recurring part in Lost (2004), the no.1 TV show in the United States, as Gabriella Busoni, a wealthy Italian woman.

Cristian Mungiu was born on 27 April 1968 in Iasi, Romania. He is a producer and writer, known for 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2007), Beyond the Hills (2012) and Graduation (2016).

Catrinel Marlon is born in Iasi (Romania) October 1, 1985. Footsteps of her father, champion in the 400 meters hurdles Olympic, Catrinel becomes an athlete before being discovered at the age of sixteen from a local agent during a school trip to Bucharest. After six months she moves to the capital of Romania where she started her career as a model. The Italian-Romanian origins captured the attention of many major maison including Giorgio Armani and Lise Charmel. Catrinel began her acting career by participating in various films, including La città ideale directed by Luigi Lo Cascio and Tutti i rumori del mare directed by Federico Brugia.

Cinema, theater and television, after reciting the next steps are photography and painting. Her passion for painting led Catrinel to open an art gallery at Studios in Rome, a studio for film productions that have seen some of the most important groups in the history of international cinema, a synergy that incorporates the magic of cinema and the unpredictability of painting. In 2013 Catrinel launched Catherinelle, a line of handbags inspired by memories, childhood, ideas that the cinema and Rome involve her continuously. Each bag is a story, a film that belongs to us, concealed by a door but spied through a keyhole.

Fashion, acting, photography and painting are the means by which Catrinel expresses herself, inspired by everything that is art and involves everything that surrounds her.

Olimpia Melinte was born in Iasi, Romania, on November 7, 1986. She is an actress, known for Cannibal (2013), My Baby (2013), Seven Acts of Mercy (2011), Killing Time (2012) and Cele ce plutesc (2010).

Born on November 7, 1986, in Iasi, Romania, Olimpia Melinte has always wanted to be an actress. Supported by her parents, who understood and encouraged all her dreams, she studied acting in high school and college. She has a master degree in Dramatic Arts from the Arts University "George Enescu" (Iasi). Olimpia has appeared on the stage of the National Theatre in Iasi in many theatre productions and wishes to come back some day in a great Romanian production guided by a young Romanian director. Her first contact with the big screen was the main part she played in the feature film "Cele ce plutesc", directed by Mircea Danieliuc. Her debut film role landed her two nominations at The Gopo Awards 2010 (for the Best Actress category & Young Hope category). She attracted more attention with her next role in Massimiliano & Gianluca de Serio's movie "Sette opere di misericordia", proving she could hold her own across from screen experienced foreign actors. The film also earned high praise from critics, being awarded in film festivals like Locarno, Annecy, Vilerupt and Marrakech, and brought her an acting award at the Bobbio Film Festival in Italy. She worked with the young and talented Romanian director Luiza Parvu for her short movies Draft &, My Baby and, recently, A New World, with Florin Piersic Jr. for his feature "Killing Time" and also appeared in Dan Chisu's comedy "Bucuresti NonStop" Olimpia starred alongside Antonio de la Torre in the movie "Canibal", directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca, well received by audience and critics at the 2013 editions of the films festivals in Toronto, San Sebastian, Torino etc.

Madalina Anea is one of Romania's most sought after actresses, having starred in the hit TV show 'Lost Angels' and soon to be seen as Tatiana Romanova in the 2016 release of Anthony Hickox's anticipated Nazi epic 'Exodus to Shanghai'.

Madalina trained for three years at the National University of Dramatic Arts (considered one of the best acting schools in Europe) where she graduated top of her year. She went straight from graduating into professional theatre, consistently working back to back in plays such as 'Children of the sun', by Maxim Gorky, 'The Bald Soprano', by Eugene Ionesco, 'Getting attention', by Martin Crimp, 'Life of Paganini'by Mick Davis,'The Tiger', by Murray Schiesgal and a string of independent movies like 'Mamaia', 'The Rape', 'The Guest', 'Last customers', 'A Princess for Christmas', and commercials until being cast in 'Lost Angels'. She recently completed 'Life lessons', a TV drama about family life in Romania. And is the face of 'Emag' one of Romania's biggest tech companies.

She is presently in Los Angeles meeting with representation and is planning to take her career to the next level.

Cosmina Stratan was born on 20th Oct. 1984 in Iasi, Romania. She studied Acting at the National University of Theatre and Film "I.L.Caragiale" in Bucharest, Romania. After graduating, she played her first lead role in Beyond the Hills (2012) by Palme d'Or winner Cristian Mungiu. Together with co-star Cristina Flutur she won the award for 'Best Actress' at the 65th Cannes International Film Festival in 2012, while Mungiu won 'Best Screenplay'. Stratan then acted in the popular Romanian TV series Rãmâi cu mine (2013), before she was cast in the Scandinavian horror film Shelley (2016), which premiered at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival. The ambitious genre feature received positive reviews and sold internationally. Cosmina Stratan's performance was praised in Variety and the Hollywood Reporter.

Teodor Corban was a Romanian theater and film actor. He was born on April 28, 1957 in Iasi, Romania. He graduated from Institute of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in 1985.In 2003, he plays first role in the movie Calatorie la oras. Other notable roles in films: A fost sau n-a fost? (2006), Amintiri din Epoca de Aur (2009), Aferim! (2015). In 1985-1988 he was employed at the "V. I. Popa" Theater in Barlad, and since 1989 he was the actor of the "Vasile Alecsandri" National Theater in Iasi. He was married with Angela Corban. They had two children actress Ioana Natalia and Tudor.

She was born in Iasi, a big old city near the ex-Soviet border. Graduating Film and Theatre Academy of Bucharest she did a gorgeous part in a theatre performance ("Patul lui Procust") directed by the famous Catalina Buzoianu. Since winning two theatre acting awards for that role she has a permanent contract with Bulandra Theatre in Bucharest, one of the best Theatres in Romania, where she plays Shakespeare, Brecht, Pirandello, Reza, Caragiale, Cehov, Anouillh, O'Neill etc. She does cinema and TV series and she is teaching acting since 2007. She has a son born in 2000, Codrin Nane Popa.

Bogdan Farcas is a Romanian film and theater actor.He was born on January 13, 1980 in Iasi, Romania.He graduated from "George Enescu" University of Arts Iasi in 2002 .In 2013, he plays first role in the movie Domnisoara Christina .Known for work in films Neidentificat (2020), Killing Salazar (2017) and Walking with the Enemy (2013).

Radu Micu was born in Iasi. Romania. He has German, Russian and Romanian roots. He was trained at National University of Dramatic Art Bucharest. Since his graduation in 2005, Radu has worked regularly in Theater, Film and television shows. He has worked also for the BBC, in both independent and Hollywood film.

Iulia Vantur was born on 24 July 1980 in Iasi, Romania. She is an actress, known for Sultan (2016), Radhe (2021) and Race 3 (2018).

Laura Cosoi is a Romanian film and theater actress.She was born on January 2 1982 in Iasi, Romania. He graduated from the Faculty of Philosophy-Social Work, Alexandru Ion Cuza University in Iasi.In 2002, she plays first role in the TV series La Bloc.Other notable roles in films Cu un pas înainte (2007),Aniela (2009), Cel Ales (2015) .Play on the stage of the theaters ''Nottara'' and ''Elisabeta ''from Bucharest.She is married with Cosmin Curticapean.They have two daughters..

Diana Stefanescu was born in Iasi, Romania in 1984. Inspired to be an artist from a very early age, Diana's grandparents were noted writers in her native country. Her grandfather, Boris Craciun, is a famous writer and television-radio correspondent. Her grandmother, Aurora Craciun, is a noted literary teacher and university director. Diana has inherited many of their qualities and passion for the arts. From age of 10 to 14 years old, Diana played in the Romanian theatrical troupe ' Stele Colorate' as "Red Riding Hood", "Snow White", "Sleeping Beauty" and other theatrical lead roles. She attended the G. Ibraileanu High School from 2000-2004 where she studied Humanities to enrich her profound understanding of the human condition. Every experience was meant to be appreciated. Graduating Journalism led to becoming a leading broadcaster and editor at Antena 1 Ploiesti where she became a national celebrity in her native country of Romania. In 2010, Diana graduated from SDDT, the Romanian School of Television, where she was instructed by some of the country's top leader in that field such as Teo Tandafir (television entertainment), Sandra Stoicescu (journalism), Carmen Ivanov (speech technique), Vlad Ionescu (technical presentation of news and sports), Mihaela Calin (television presentation), Ferenc Vasas (writing technique and information), and Bogdan Ionescu (foundation of video editing and personal markets skills). Diana began her acting career in 2011 in the film "Statue Collector", in the lead role of "Melissa". She was chosen out of a casting call of hundreds who auditioned for the role. During the fall of 2010, Diana attended three semesters at the Danish Academy of Film and Acting to improve her acting technique. The producer was so impressed with her acting abilities that he cast her in yet another role for the film "The Edge of Shadow" filmed in Copenhagen. In late 2011, Diana visited her parents in Montreal, Canada where she decided to pursue improving her English and french language skills. Diana is already fluent in many languages which she deems essential for communicating your art to the masses in all mediums. In more recent years, Diana has completed programs at NYFA, Danish Film School and Concordia in screenwriting and directing. She has written and directed films such as "R'evol'ution", "Be(you)tiful", 'Nihil Sine Deo', "Im(perfect)ion", "Shake the Dust", "Tinerete, Dulce Batranete...", 'Dancing with the Deaf", etc. She is currently working on "Satan's God" and "Phonix - I can die now".

Her varied interests include film history ("I can spend the entire day just watching films, morning to night"), painting, aviation (she is an accredited flight attendant), chess, sports, yoga, meditation, vegetarian cuisine, piano, Buddhism and the protection of wildlife having her as a sponsor for an animal shelter in Romania. She is connected to nature on a very organic level as she puts it. Her many conservationist activities include volunteering for the Marine Seaquarium,in Miami where she displayed her passionate love of dolphins, working in promoting awareness of their endangered species status.

Diana seeks to live life beyond expectations and learn from every waking moment. "I love life where life is worth loving..."

Meda Andreea Victor is a Romanian film and theater actress .She was born on October 30, 1981 in Iasi, Romania. She graduated from Hyperon University, Faculty of Arts, Acting Section in 2008.In 2006, she plays first role in Si totul era nimic.Other notable roles in Nunta muta(2007) , Funeralii fericite (2013) ,Zi ca-ti place (2014) .Play on the stage of the theater ''Odeon '' in Bucharest.Is daughter of the actor Dan Victor.With her husband Gabriel,has a daughter Dada.

Alexandra Poiana is a Romanian film and theater actress and top-model.She was born on September 11, 1989 in Iasi, Romania. She graduated from "George Enescu" University of Arts in Iasi in 2011.In 2015, she plays first role in the movie Blood Countess.Other notable roles in Brate Si Piept (2017) and Dampyr (2022) .Play on the stage of the theater ''National Ion Luca Caragiale'' in Bucharest.

Cristina Flutur was born in Romania. She is a film and theatre actress, known for "Beyond the Hills"(2012), "Grain"(2017) and "Une femme de notre temps"(2022). She made her cinema debut with her role in Beyond the Hills (2012), directed by Cristian Mungiu, for which she received Palme d'Or for Best Actress at Cannes Film Festival, 2012.

Samuel Haus was born in 1990 in Iasi, Romania. When his parents died, the teachers Ingrid and Stefan Haus, who live in Spånga, Stockholm, adopted him. He also has a sister named Calina. His biological grandmother is still alive and is still living in Romania. As he himself puts it: "My mother is dead. My dad too. But I have a really nice grandmother in Romania who prays for me every single day." Ever since he was saved from misery, he has used his weekly allowance of 10SEK (aprox. 1,30$) to help children in need by supporting an aid organizations. He also helps support a young child, Sunday Adombila, that lives in Ghana. This he does to somehow, if at all possible, repay the goodness shown to him by the people who saved him from an expected poor life at an orphanage in Romania. Samuel attended, until third grade, the German School in Stockholm which he left to focus on his acting career, which since then hasn't had any major changes.

Margareta Pogonat was born on 6 March 1933 in Iasi, Iasi, Romania. She was an actress, known for Drum în penumbra (1972), Meandre (1966) and Dragostea începe vineri (1973). She died on 11 May 2014 in Bucharest, Romania.

Rodica Mandache is a Romanian film and theater actress.She was born on April 13, 1943 in Iasi, Romania. She graduated from Institute of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in 1964.In 1963, she plays first role in the movie Un surîs în plina vara .Other notable roles in films : Iarna bobocilor (1977) ,Buletin de Bucuresti (1983),Visul unei nopti de iarna (1980).Play on the stage of the theater ''Odeon'' in Bucharest.The 2007 UNITER Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.She was married with Aurel Mihailopol.

Valentino Rudolf was born on 29 December 1967 in Iasi, Romania. He is a producer and production manager, known for Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World (2023), Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn (2021) and Aferim! (2015).

Gabriel Andronache was born on 12 October 1972 in Iasi, Romania. Gabriel is a writer, known for The Campaign (2020), Ho Ho Ho (2009) and Amatorul (2006). Gabriel was previously married to Carmen Andronache.

Adrian Rosley was born on 28 October 1887 in Iasi, Romania. He was an actor, known for Roberta (1935), Ready, Willing and Able (1937) and Here's to Romance (1935). He was married to Ida Rosley. He died on 5 March 1937 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Tatiana Iekel was born on 10 October 1932 in Iasi, Romania. She was an actress, known for Sieranevada (2016), One Floor Below (2015) and The Carpathian Castle (1981). She died on 14 May 2017 in Bucharest, Romania.

Petrica Gheorghiu was born on 20 June 1929 in Iasi, Romania. He was an actor, known for Zestrea domnitei Ralu (1971), Haiducii lui Saptecai (1971) and Totul pentru fotbal (1982). He died on 6 August 2000 in Bucarest, Romania.