TheatreCazimirova Ecaterina
Main achievement
People's Artist of the Republic of Moldova. She had multiple roles in theater and cinematography. She was decorated with the Civic Merit Medal
About
Ecaterina Cazimirova, an iconic actress of theater and film in the Republic of Moldova, was born on December 8, 1921, in the village of Doibani, Dubăsari district. She graduated from the Odessa Theater School in 1939 and made her stage debut with the role of Belesova in A. Ostrovsky's "The Rich Bride," at the State Musical-Dramatic Theater in Tiraspol, later moved to Chisinau. Over four decades, she played memorable roles such as Floricica in I. Rom-Lebedev's "Haiducii," Sânziana in V. Alecsandri's play, Beatrice in C. Goldoni's "The Servant of Two Masters," Goneril in W. Shakespeare's "King Lear," or Pelinița in A. Lupan's "The Wheel of Time," distinguishing herself through her versatility in lyrical, heroic, and comedic roles. She collaborated particularly with the "Mihai Eminescu" National Theatre in Chisinau, where she was a founder alongside her husband, and with the "Doina" song and dance ensemble during World War II. In cinema, she debuted in 1939 with a minor role in "Soviet Moldova," followed by appearances in films such as "Leana" (1955), "The Last Outlaw," "Red Blizzard," and "Where Are You, My Love?", dubbing over a hundred roles. She also worked in radio theatre, participating in the first recorded drama in 1950, "The Stone in the House" by V. Alecsandri, and was a deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Moldavian SSR, receiving titles such as People's Artist and the Order of Honor of the Republic of Moldova. Coming from a modest family from the Transnistrian region, Ecaterina Cazimirova shared a harmonious life with actor Constantin Constantinov (1915-2003), having two talented children: daughter Eleonora Constantinov, director and head of the National Opera and Ballet Theatre, and son Constantin Constantinov, a sculptor. The couple marked the history of Moldovan theatre through artistic and family contributions, and a commemorative plaque is dedicated to them in Chisinau. She passed away on December 3, 2012, leaving an impressive record that defines her as an unforgettable stage presence in national culture.
