Mirela Nicolau

My connection to this world began in high school, when I first discovered Sholem Aleichem. I took one of his books from the library, opened it, and suddenly found myself inside a world full of humour, irony, tenderness and drama - a world fighting to hold on to its identity and traditions. That world stayed with me. And today, as an actor, I feel that I have the privilege of helping keep it alive. Through our work, our craft and everything we bring to the stage, we carry this culture forward and help it reach new audiences. To be part of that story, and to give something back to a world that fascinated me so deeply when I first discovered it, means a great deal to me.

Date of birth

01/04/1957

Training

The "I.L. Caragiale" Institute of Theatre Arts, Bucharest
Performer in Stand-Up Lechaim!
Antigona Caragea and a Lady in 1916
Miss Golde in Motke the Thief
Rivka, Zlate in Yentl
Sure Bruche in Wandering Stars
Sara Hinde in The Curse of Love
Ruchl Gurkiher in The Coat of Arms
Iadwiga and the Innkeeper in The Magician of Lublin
Prime-Libe (the Rebbetzin) in A Wedding with a Divorce
Adele Haubenschild in Weekend in Paradise
The Traveller's Wife in Holiday Games
The Maid in Out of Order
  • Simza in WITH OPEN ARMS (directed by Philippe de Chauveron, 2017)
  • Matron in CHOSEN (directed by Jasmin Dizdar, 2016)
  • Gypsy Woman in 6 BULLETS (directed by Ernie Barbarash, 2012)
  • Vasile's Wife in The Bride Was Stolen (directed by Jesús del Cerro, 2012)
  • Mama Mia in Gașca, directed by Dragoș Moștenescu and Radu Dragomir, 2007
  • POPCORN STORY (directed by Tudor Giurgiu, 2001)
  • The Duel, directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu, 1981

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