Ștefan Bănică Sr.

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Ștefan Constantin Bănică

Ștefan Constantin Bănică (Romanian pronunciation: [ʃteˈfaŋ konstanˈtim bəˈnikə]; November 11, 1933 – May 27, 1995) was a Romanian actor and singer from Călărași. Aside from starring in multiple films, he was also known for his interpretation of songs such as "Îmi acordați un dans", "Cum am ajuns să te iubesc", "Gioconda se mărită", "Hei, coșar, coșar", and "Astă seară mă fac praf". His son, Ștefan Bănică Jr., is also well known in the entertainment industry.

He was born in a house situated on Călărași Street (nowadays Pompierilor Street), in Călărași; his father was Drăgan Constandache Bănică, a lăutar.[1][2]

On World Theater Day 2016, Bănică posthumously received a star on the Walk of Fame in Bucharest, as a sign of recognition and appreciation for his entire activity in the field of theater and film.[3]

Filmography

References

  1. ^ (in Romanian) Dana Andronie and Dana Cobuz, "Din Capșa provinciei"[permanent dead link], Jurnalul Național, May 1, 2007
  2. ^ Stănilă, Ionela (3 March 2015). "Ștefan Bănică Senior a văzut lumina zilei în Călărași. Cum arată casa în care s-a născut marele artist". Adevărul (in Romanian). Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Dem Rădulescu, George Constantin, Ștefan Bănică senior și Dinu Manolache, omagiați cu stele pe Aleea Celebrităților" (in Romanian). Digi24. 27 March 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2021.

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