Cihan Corina

About

Corina Cihan, an actress and film director from Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, has distinguished herself in the film industry through her solid academic background and bold creative contributions. A graduate of the Academy of Music, Theatre, and Fine Arts in Chisinau, where she studied Film and Television Directing between 2019 and 2023, she honed her acting skills at the Acting Studio in Chicago (2016-2017) and deepened her knowledge of film history at DePaul University in 2018. Her career includes directing the short film "O zi, Vera" (A Day, Vera) (2023), in which she also played the lead role, and the feature film "Cuibul (The Nest)" (2024) within Replica Film School. In 2024, she was nominated for the Moldovan Filmmakers Awards Gala for her course exercise "Ne Sărutăm? / On s'embrasse?", showcasing her versatile talent in cinema. Although her main place of activity is associated with the United States of America, where she gained international experience, Corina Cihan collaborated with notable American productions such as the series "Chicago Justice" and "Empire" in 2016, where she appeared as an extra and special extra. Her training in the USA allowed her to master American English fluently, alongside Romanian (her native language), Russian, French, and Italian, facilitating her transition to transnational projects. This transatlantic experience highlights her potential in global cinema, with an emphasis on authentic narratives and complex roles. With a height of 165 cm and a physique suited to Central European, Slavic, and Southern European genres, Corina Cihan lives in Chisinau and holds a driver's license, completing a versatile profile of a multidisciplinary artist. Although detailed information about her personal life is not public, her career reflects a passion for cinema that transcends the borders of Moldova and Romania, contributing to the visibility of female creators from the region on the international stage, in a field dominated by innovation and cultural adaptability.