Ciobanu Angela
Main achievement
Actress. People's Artist of the Republic of Moldova
About
Angela Ciobanu, born on October 17, 1969, in Soroca, is a remarkable theater and film actress from the Republic of Moldova, recognized as an Artist of the People. A graduate in 1992 of the "V. Nemirovici-Dancenko" School-Studio at the A.P. Chekhov MHAT Theater in Moscow, specializing in theater and film acting, she immediately joined the troupe of the "Mihai Eminescu" National Theater in Chisinau, where she has been active for over three decades. Her impressive career includes dozens of memorable roles, such as Chirița in "Chirița in Concert in Chisinau," Tamara Pavlovna in "The Glass Garden" after Tatiana Țîbuleac, Zoia Fiodorovna in "The Fruit Juicer," or Lucinde in Molière's "The Doctor in Spite of Himself," demonstrating a volcanic temperament, perfect physicality, and rare versatility, from irresistible comedy to profound tragedy. Her achievements are crowned by numerous awards, including the Eugeniu Ureche Award and Best Female Role at the UNITEM Gala 2025, Woman of the Year 2023 awarded by VIP Magazine, the 2019 Valeriu Cupcea Award from the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Research, as well as the title of Merited Artist in 2009. She has collaborated closely with renowned directors such as Petru Hadârcă, Alexandru Cozub, Vitalie Drucec, and Andrea Battistini, participating in international co-productions with "Teatro di Castalia" from Italy, where she performed roles in Bulgakov's "The Master and Margarita" on prestigious stages like Teatro Stabile di Torino and Teatro Carcano di Milano. In film, she appeared in productions such as "Săvârșirea dragostei" by Valeriu Jereghi, "La limita de jos a cerului" by Igor Cobileanski, or "Sprinter" and "Botez" by Ivan Naniev, and in education, she teaches theatrical arts at "Elena Alistar" High School and AMTAP. Convinced that European support means education, culture, and the freedom to dream, Angela Ciobanu chose to remain in Moldova, preserving national identity through art. She sees the stage as a bridge between tradition and modernity, bringing authentic emotion and stories that unite generations. Although detailed information about her personal life is not publicly available, her artistic commitment reflects profound courage and a burning passion for theater, inspiring audiences through authenticity and total dedication.
