Cebotari Alla
Main achievement
Actress at the "Colibri" Theatre in Craiova
About
Alla Cebotari, a puppet and animation theater actress originally from the Republic of Moldova, settled in Romania over 30 years ago through marriage and has been active since 1995 at the "Colibri" Children and Youth Theater in Craiova. She graduated from the "Gavril Muzicescu" Academy of Fine Arts in Chisinau, specializing in directing – acting, in 1991, and the "Cornetti" Popular Art School in folk music singing, in 2002, completing her training with artistic impresario courses in 2010. Among her remarkable achievements are dozens of roles in performances based on classic Romanian and universal fairy tales, such as "Harap Alb," "Punguța cu doi bani," "Pinocchio," or "Cartea cu Apolodor," winning awards at international festivals like the one in Shanghai (2010, excellence award for "Pinocchio") and "Gulliver" in Galati. Her collaborations with the "Colibri" Theatre include participation in European festivals in Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania, cultural exchanges with theatres from Chișinău, Vidin, or Montana, and her own creations such as the play "The Doughnut and the Mischievous Petrișor" or the online project "Fables." As president of the Pro Basarabia Association, she promotes cultural ties between Romania and the Republic of Moldova through events like the "Basarabia Singing in Romanian" Festival, where she performs patriotic songs with her warm voice, noted in competitions such as "Star Shower" or "Bravo Bravissimo." She received the title "Laureate of the Year 2023" from the "Mihai Marcu" Academy and diplomas of excellence for her contribution to Craiova's puppet theatre. Born in Bessarabia, Alla Cebotari relives the magic of childhood daily through the characters she portrays, often being called the good fairy of children's theatre. Her big heart and golden voice have transformed her into a symbol of promoting Romanian values in the Moldovan diaspora, passionately integrating Bessarabian traditions into Romanian cultural life. Active in socio-cultural projects, including "Days of Romanian Culture in Israel," she continues to inspire generations through art and community involvement.
