Druc Corina

About

Corina Druc, born on December 11, 1970, in Chișinău, Republic of Moldova, is a remarkable actress with an impressive career in theater and film, primarily in Romania. A graduate of the Tbilisi Theatre and Film Academy in Georgia in 1992, under the guidance of Professor Nugzar Lordkipanidze, she joined the troupe of the „Marin Sorescu” National Theatre in Craiova in 1994, where she performed over 40 memorable roles. Among the most notable are Ophelia in „Hamlet” (directed by Tompa Gábor), Merope in „Oedip Rege” (Declan Donnellan), Zoia in „Gaițele,” and Miss Jessel in „Someone to Watch Over Me,” demonstrating remarkable versatility in adaptations of Shakespeare, Chekhov, Ionesco, and Greek classics. For over 30 years in Craiova, Corina Druc has collaborated with internationally renowned directors such as Silviu Purcărete, Robert Wilson, Yiannis Paraskevopoulos, and Eugen Jebeleanu, contributing to innovative productions like "The Oresteia," "Rhinoceros," and "King Lear" in partnership with theaters from Hong Kong. Her professional debut was at the "Toma Caragiu" Theater in Ploiești, and her filmography includes roles in productions such as "Wedding in Bessarabia," "See You Soon," and "Backdraft 2," alongside appearances in TV series and commercials. Her talent was recognized with the Silvia Popovici Foundation Award in 1997 for her role as Ophelia, 40 years after the performance by the icon of Romanian theater. Originally from a family with roots in Moldova's recent history, Corina is the daughter of politician Mircea Druc, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova during its separation from the USSR. Her childhood was marked by living in Moscow and Chernivtsi, where she completed her primary education, and since 1994, she has permanently settled in Craiova, a city she has considered "home" at first sight. There, she combines her intense professional life with her love for the stage and her country, participating in podcasts and reports where she shares personal stories about acting and her Moldovan roots.