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Monalisa Basarab

Monalisa Basarab

C. Tanase Revue Theater
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Bucharest, Romania

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About Monalisa

Monalisa Basarab is a Romanian theatre and movie actress. She was born on 23 April 1972 in Tulcea, Romania.

She started her artistic career during high school when she attended the courses of the Traditional School of Arts, within the Centre for Preserving and Capitalizing Traditions and Popular Creation Tulcea. On this occasion she was part of the theatre group "Altar" and her acting teacher Ion Dore offered her the main role Nona in the play "Whirling Waters" by Lucian Blaga ("Tulburarea Apelor" in Romanian). With this role she got the award for the best female performance, in 1991, at Yorick Theatre Festival in Piatra Neamt, Romania.

She studied acting at the Faculty of Theatre and Television within the "Babes-Bolyai" University Cluj-Napoca, class 1995. In the same year she made her debut as professional actor at Oradea State Theatre, with the role Ana in the play "Take, Yanke and Kadyr" by V.I. Popa ("Tache, Ianke si Cadar" in Romanian), directed by Mihai Fotino. Among the roles she played, it can be emphasised: The colonel's daughter in "Outside, in Front of the Door" by Wolfgang Borchert ("Afara in fata usii" in Romanian) (1996) and a travesty Charinus in "Pseudolus" by Plaut (1997), representative for drama roles.

Starting with 1999 and until 2002 she collaborated with theatres from Bucharest: the "I.L.Caragiale" National Theatre for the play "Dew Drops on A Lotus Leaf in Bright Moon" by Nicolae Mateescu ("Boabe de roua pe frunza de lotus in bataia lunii" in Romanian), directed by Gelu Colceag; with Nottara Theatre for "Marriage" by Gogol ("Casatoria" in Romanian) and for "The Beauty of Venice in September" by Teodor Mazilu ("Frumos e in septembrie la Venetia" in Romanian) directed by Nicolae Scarlat.

In 2002, she is admitted, following an audition, as actress of the "Constantin Tanase" Variety Theatre in Bucharest, the most representative genre theatre in Romania.

Among the remarkable roles played at the "Constantin Tanase" Variety Theatre one can mention: Suzy in "Tanase's One Hundred" ("Suta lui Tanase" in Romanian) - 2019; the Moldavian girl in "Go, go Romania!" ("Hai, hai Romania!" in Romanian) - 2018; the characters: Sandy Bell, applicant no. 4 in the play "Nice air! Like in Herastrau!" ("Aer bun! De Herastrau!" in Romanian) - 2015; the spoiled young lady in "Comedy on Titanic" ("Comedie pe Titanic" in Romanian) - 2012; the roles: Barbie doll, Nurse, Torero dancer, the Gypsy in "Women's idols" ("Idolii Femeilor" in Romanian) - 2008.

The year 1999 marked the debut on the large screen with the German production "Nostradamus-Prophet of Doom" in series "Sphinx-Secrets of the History" directed by Klein Gunther ("Nostradamus-Prophet des Untergangs" in series "Sphinx-Geheimnisse der Geschichte" in German), where she played the role of Nostradamus' wife, who died of plague.

She also performed in other foreign productions, especially in the French ones: "Les 7 vies du Dr. Laux" (1999) ("The seven lives of Dr. Laux") starring Sophie Broustal, Philippe Caroit; "De plein fouet" (2000) ("Hit in full") starring Delphine Rollin, Samuel Labarthe; "Les Percutes" (2002) ("Triggered") starring Denis Karvil; "Corps et Ames" (2003) ("Bodies and Souls") starring Helene De Fougerolles, Jean Marie-Lamour and Jean-Yves Berteloot; "Une Place Parmi Les Vivants" (2003) ("A place Among the Living") starring Christian Vadim; "Elodie Bradford-Pilote" (2004) starring Anthony Delon; "Le Pere Goriot" (2004) ("Old Goriot") starring Charles Aznavour; "Die Deutschen-Wallenstein Und Der Krieg" (2008) ("Germans-Wallenstein and the war") starring Stefan Jürgens.

In Romanian cinematography she was cast in the fictional feature film "The Way I Spent the End of the World" ("Cum mi-am petrecut sfarsitul lumii" in Romanian), directed by Catalin Mitulescu, production 2006, where she plays the role of a choir teacher. The movie attended the International Film Festival at Cannes and got the award for "Un Certain Regard Best Actress".

She also performed in Romanian series for television: "U.M. 02003" (2003) ; "Leana and Costel" (2003); "Living in a block" (2003-2004); "The Weird Men in NATO" (2008); "Mothers' Doctors" (2008); "Nobody is perfect" (2009); "Narcisa: Outrageous loves" (2011); "Sol Key" (2015); "Olivia's Heritage" (2016).

During all this time she also appeared in TV shows, shows, videos, TV commercials and she posed for various fashion editorials.

- IMDb Mini Biography By: G. M. Vinci

Gender:
Female
Height:
5' 7"
Weight:
121
Body type:
Slim
Hair:
Long
Hair color:
Blonde
Eyes:
Blue
Ethnicity:
Eastern European

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  • I ask wings, Lord!

    I ask wings, Lord! (2016)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Iuliana Nistor Recitative Show dedicated to the feast of Easter, preceded by the Motto: “You have divine joy and light in your soul"

  • Olivia's Legacy

    Olivia's Legacy (2016)
    Series by TVH/ Carmen Fulger Madlene

  • Come on, smile!

    Come on, smile! (2016)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Cezar Ghioca Vampire, Competition On texts by: Mihai Maximilian, Sorin Petrescu

  • Applause , Stela

    Applause , Stela (2015)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater / Cezar Ghioca Riding Hood

  • Air Good! Of Herastrau!

    Air Good! Of Herastrau! (2015)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Cezar Ghioca Girl

  • Key Sol

    Key Sol (2015)
    Film by TVH/ Carmen Fulger English Teacher

  • Easter Show: The light of your soul

    Easter Show: The light of your soul (2015)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Iulia Nistor Actress

  • Easter Show: The light of your soul

    Easter Show: The light of your soul (2014)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Iulia Nistor Actress

  • Roar in Herastrau

    Roar in Herastrau (2014)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Cezar Ghioca (Comedy) The Young On texts by: Mihai Maximilian, Sorin Petrescu, Sorin Tofan, Vasile Muraru

  • An Evening at the Revue

    An Evening at the Revue (2013)
    Television by TVR Romania/ Cezar Ghioca Girl

  • Naughty Dolls

    Naughty Dolls (2012)
    Television by Intact Media Group/ Claudiu Perusco, Cezar Ghioca (Reality-TV) Barbie On text by: Nae Lazarescu in the issue of entertainment: Variety show

  • Titanic Comedy

    Titanic Comedy (2012)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Cezar Ghioca (Comedy) Girl On texts by: Nae Lazarescu, Mihai Maximilian, Aurel Storin, Sorin Petrescu

  • Christmas Concert: Carols, Carols

    Christmas Concert: Carols, Carols (2012)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Cezar Ghioca, Iulia Nistor Actress

  • The Ark of Nae and Vasile

    The Ark of Nae and Vasile (2011)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Bitu Falticineanu (Comedy) Scenograph On texts by: Nae Lazarescu, Vasile Muraru, Sorin Petrescu

  • Narcisa: Wicked Love (episode #27, #28)

    Narcisa: Wicked Love (episode #27, #28) (2011)
    Television by Film Location Guide/ Mihai Bauman, Cristian Bucse Nicole

  • Applause... Aplausse...

    Applause... Aplausse... (2010)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Bitu Falticineanu (Comedy) Riding Hood On texts by: Mihai Maximilian

  • Wedding At The Palace

    Wedding At The Palace (2010)
    Theater by The Center County for preservation and promotion traditional culture Ilfov / Marcel Horobet (Comedy) The Emperor's Girl On text by: Marcel Horobet

  • Bank Transfers-Western Union

    Bank Transfers-Western Union (2010)
    Commercial by CDF Casting Services/ Bogdan Moldoveanu Wife

  • Corona Sugar

    Corona Sugar (2010)
    Commercial by CDF Casting services/ Anton Groves Mother

  • Summer is not like winter

    Summer is not like winter (2010)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Bitu Falticineanu (Comedy) Cousin/ Seller On texts by: Nae Lazarescu, Vasile Muraru, Sorin Petrescu, Aurel Storin, Nae Cosmescu

  • Tag 7-Der Essener Dom

    Tag 7-Der Essener Dom (2010)
    Film (short) by Film Produktion Stein, Men@work Film Media Services / Martin Papirowski Latin Teacher

  • At doctor in the issue of entertainment: In the mood with Nae and Vasile

    At doctor in the issue of entertainment: In the mood with Nae and Vasile (2009)
    Television by Intact Media Group/ Claudiu Perusco (Reality-TV) Nurse, Policeman 1

  • Nobody's perfect (episode: Dana model)

    Nobody's perfect (episode: Dana model) (2009)
    Television by Indigo TV Production, Razvan Savescu, Radu Dragomir, Alexandru Avadanei Teacher

  • Costica, sleep (in the issue of entertainment: I want you near me'')

    Costica, sleep (in the issue of entertainment: I want you near me'') (2009)
    Television by Kanal D Wife

  • Nothing About Parrots

    Nothing About Parrots (2009)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Bitu Falticineanu (Comedy) The Liftiera On texts by: Nae Lazarescu, Vasile Muraru, Sorin Petrescu

  • Enter Europe in the issue of entertainment: In the mood with Nae and Vasile

    Enter Europe in the issue of entertainment: In the mood with Nae and Vasile (2009)
    Television by Television by Intact Media Group / Claudiu Perusco Policeman

  • Crazy in NATO (episode: Tuning of shoes)

    Crazy in NATO (episode: Tuning of shoes) (2008)
    Television by Central Casting/ Melia Cerchez Mimi

  • Die deutschen-Wallenstein und der Krieg

    Die deutschen-Wallenstein und der Krieg (2008)
    Documentary by ZDF, Castel Film Studio/ Christian Twente, Martin Carazo Mendez Peasant woman

  • Idols of woman

    Idols of woman (2008)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Bitu Falticineanu (Comedy) Stewardwss, Doll, Nurse, Dancer of Torero, Gipsy On texts by: Sorin Petrescu, Nae Lazarescu, Geo Tipsie, Vasile Muraru

  • Doctor of mothers (esisode #8)

    Doctor of mothers (esisode #8) (2008)
    Television by Media Pro Pictures/ Craig Lines, Peter Kerek Mrs. Lipan

  • The Return of the Pink Panther

    The Return of the Pink Panther (2007)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Radu Mardari (Musical) Robo-Robo On text by: George Mihalache

  • Shoots for the stars

    Shoots for the stars (2007)
    Theater by Comedy Theater/ Ilie Marinescu CD contains poems recited by: Monalisa Basarab, Ion Lucian, Paula Sorescu Lucian, George Mihaita, Adriana Trandafir, Ilie Marinescu

  • Die deutschen-Wallenstein und der Krieg

    Die deutschen-Wallenstein und der Krieg (2007)
    Documentary by Men@Work Film Production/ Christian Twente, Martin Carazo Mendez Peasant woman

  • I Cried (video-clip made in collaboration with The band Exclussiv)

    I Cried (video-clip made in collaboration with The band Exclussiv) (2007)
    Video by Stage Expert/ Bogdan Tudor Mistress

  • An Evening at Tanase

    An Evening at Tanase (2006)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Bitu Falticineanu Prostitute

  • The King's Buffoons

    The King's Buffoons (2006)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Bitu Falticineanu (Comedy) Guard, Policeman, Neighbour On texts by: Sorin Petrescu, Geo Tipsie, Nae Lazarescu, Vasile Muraru

  • The way I spent the end of the world

    The way I spent the end of the world (2006)
    Film by Strada Film, Les Films Pelleas/ Catalin Mitulescu Choir Teacher

  • Commemoration (in the issue of entertainment: Stars Five Star)

    Commemoration (in the issue of entertainment: Stars Five Star) (2005)
    Television by TVR Romania/ Tudor Marascu Woman 1

  • Movie magazine: Movie&Co | Show opening: Bonnie&Clyde

    Movie magazine: Movie&Co | Show opening: Bonnie&Clyde (2005)
    Theater by Media Pro Pictures/ Radu Barbulescu Clyde

  • Good Appetite... At Tanase!

    Good Appetite... At Tanase! (2005)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Bitu Falticineanu (Comedy) Presenter Lisping On texts by: Mihai Maximilian, Nae Lazarescu, Zamfir Claudiu Pop

  • Le pere Goriot

    Le pere Goriot (2004)
    Film by Cipango Productions Audiovisuelles | France 2 (FR2) (participation) | Radio Television Belge Francophone (RTBF) (co-production) | Saga Film (I) (co-production) | TCC Films | Televiziunea Romana (TVR1)/ Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe Princesse de Galathionne

  • Kulinoria

    Kulinoria (2004)
    Commercial by Media Pro Pictures/ Radu Barbulescu Friend

  • Gulliver in the land of the Mythical

    Gulliver in the land of the Mythical (2004)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Radu Mardari (Musical) Mythical On text by: Aurel Storin

  • Elodie Bradford-Pilote

    Elodie Bradford-Pilote (2004)
    Film by Atlantis Film & BB Films & M6/ Lionel Bailliu Olga

  • You Give a Panny, but done

    You Give a Panny, but done (2004)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Bitu Falticineanu (Comedy) Prostitude in Want To Get Married On texts by: Nae Lazarescu, Aurel Storin

  • At block (episode: The Birth)

    At block (episode: The Birth) (2004)
    Television by Media Pro Pictures/ Radu Dragomir, Razvan Andrei Nurse

  • You wait for Tonight on Lipscani!

    You wait for Tonight on Lipscani! (2004)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Bitu Falticineanu Parcolea Sisters, TV Announcer, Woman

  • Corps et ames

    Corps et ames (2003)
    Film by Atlantis Film & Alizes Films & M6 | Laurent Carceles Severine Faussait

  • Want to get married (New Year's Eve)

    Want to get married (New Year's Eve) (2003)
    Television by Realitatea Tv/ Ioana Bogdan Prostitude

  • Une Place parmi les vivants

    Une Place parmi les vivants (2003)
    Film by Atlantis Film & Alizes Films & Arte/ Raoul Ruiz La femme blonde

  • At block (episode: The Frenchman)

    At block (episode: The Frenchman) (2003)
    Television by Media Pro Pictures/ Radu Dragomir, Razvan Savescu Raluca

  • U.M. 02003 (episode: Striptease)

    U.M. 02003 (episode: Striptease) (2003)
    Television by Media Pro Pictures/ Melia Cerchez Englishwoman

  • Leana and Costel (episode: Mistress)

    Leana and Costel (episode: Mistress) (2003)
    Television by Media Pro Pictures/ Theodor Halacu-Nicon Marcela

  • Ulvex Oil

    Ulvex Oil (2003)
    Commercial by EuroTalent Agency/ Razvan Marculescu Mother

  • Varisilma (chain of shops-paint)

    Varisilma (chain of shops-paint) (2003)
    Commercial by Star Made/ Asa Kristina Wife

  • Bimbo and Pink Panther

    Bimbo and Pink Panther (2003)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Radu Mardari (Musical) Robo-Robo, Monkey's Queen, Pink Panther On text by: George Mihalache

  • Tanase's Great-Grandchildren

    Tanase's Great-Grandchildren (2002)
    Theater by C. Tanase Revue Theater/ Radu Mardari Prostitude

  • Callas Forever

    Callas Forever (2002)
    Film by EuroTalent Agency/ Franco Zeffirelli Secretary to the gym

  • Les percutes

    Les percutes (2002)
    Film by Atlantis Film & Alizes Films & Eurimage/ Gerard Cuq Folle blonde

  • The Importance of Being Earnest

    The Importance of Being Earnest (2001)
    Theater by G. Ciprian Theatre, Buzau/ Razvan Dinca (Comedy) Gwendolen Fairfax On text by: Oscar Wilde

  • A story of the West

    A story of the West (2000)
    Video by Media Pro Pictures/ Ovidiu Ianu Billy's wife J. B. Jonson

  • Beautiful is in September to Venice

    Beautiful is in September to Venice (2000)
    Theater by Nottara Theatre/ Nicolae Scarlat (Drama) Young Girl On text by: T. Mazilu

  • Avion-Voxtel (mobile phone)

    Avion-Voxtel (mobile phone) (2000)
    Commercial by Castel Film Studio/ Howard Guard Mother

  • De plein fouet

    De plein fouet (2000)
    Film by Atlantis Film & Alizes Films/ Laurent Carceles Infirmiere

  • ''Nostradamus-Prophet des Untergangs'' in project ''Sphinx - Geheimnisse der Geschichte''

    ''Nostradamus-Prophet des Untergangs'' in project ''Sphinx - Geheimnisse der Geschichte'' (1999)
    Film by ZDF / ARTE / IFAGE Wiesbaden & Para Film/ Gunther Klein Noaradamus's wife

  • Dew berry on the lotus leaves in light of the moon

    Dew berry on the lotus leaves in light of the moon (1999)
    Theater by I.L.Caragiale National Theatre/ Gelu Colceag (Drama) Mask On text by: Nicolae Mateescu

  • Les 7 vies du Dr. Laux

    Les 7 vies du Dr. Laux (1999)
    Film by Atlantis Film & Alizes Films/ Jacek Gasiorowski Infirmiere

  • Ness Amigo

    Ness Amigo (1999)
    Commercial by Focus Film Madam

  • Marriage

    Marriage (1999)
    Theater by Nottara Theatre/ Gavril Pinte (Comedy) Duniasha On text by: Gogol

  • If Love is Not ...

    If Love is Not ... (1998)
    Theater by Oradea State Theatre/ Eugen Tugulea (Drama) Clara On text by: Marin Preda

  • Coldness

    Coldness (1998)
    Theater by Oradea State Theatre/ Ion Ciubotaru (Drama) Tilina On text by; Marin Sorescu

  • Ivan Turbinca

    Ivan Turbinca (1997)
    Theater by Oradea State Theatre/ Daniel Vulcu (Comedy) Maid Servant On text by: Ion Creanga

  • Pseudolus

    Pseudolus (1997)
    Theater by Oradea State Theatre/ Tudor Chirila (Drama) Charinus On text by: Plaut

  • Miss Helsinka

    Miss Helsinka (1997)
    Theater by Oradea State Theatre/ Sergiu Savin (Drama) Maid On text by: Wolfgang Borchert

  • Trial For The Shade Of A Donkey

    Trial For The Shade Of A Donkey (1997)
    Theater by Oradea State Theatre/ Cristian Ioan (Comedy) Fanula | Pamphagusa On text by: Friedrich Durrenmatt

  • The House of Bernarda Alba

    The House of Bernarda Alba (1996)
    Theater by Oradea State Theatre/ Irina Popescu-Boieru (Drama) Amelia On text by: Federico Garcia Lorca

  • Outside in Front the Door's

    Outside in Front the Door's (1996)
    Theater by Oradea State Theatre/ Sergiu Savin (Drama) Colonel s Daughter On text by: Wolfgang Borchert

  • Gate

    Gate (1995)
    Theater by Oradea Philharmonic Rock/ Florian Chelu Madeva Recitative On texts by: Ion Barbu

  • Take, Ianke and Cadar

    Take, Ianke and Cadar (1995)
    Theater by Oradea State Theatre/ Mihai Fotino (Comedy) Ana On text by: Victor Ioan Popa

  • A Stormy Night

    A Stormy Night (1994)
    Theater by Faculty For Film and Theatre/ Sorana Coroama Stanca (Comedy) Zita On tex by: I. L . Caragiale

  • D-ale Carnavalului

    D-ale Carnavalului (1994)
    Theater by Oradea State Theatre/ Sorana Coroama Stanca (Comedy) Didina Mazu On text by: I. L . Caragiale

  • Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

    Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (1993)
    Theater by Faculty For Film and Theatre/ Sorana Coroama Stanca Juliet

  • Commedia Dell'Arte

    Commedia Dell'Arte (1993)
    Theater by L. Blaga National Theatre, Cluj-Napoca/ Sorana Coroama Stanca Rossine

  • Anthony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare

    Anthony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare (1992)
    Theater by Faculty For Film and Theatre/ Sorana Coroama Stanca Carmiona

  • Ifigenia in Taurida by Euripides

    Ifigenia in Taurida by Euripides (1992)
    Theater by Faculty For Film and Theatre/ Sorana Coroama Stanca Clytemnestra

  • Shorten Interment by Gabriela Adamesteanu

    Shorten Interment by Gabriela Adamesteanu (1991)
    Theater by Faculty For Film and Theatre/ Dinu Manolache Nurse

  • A Tramcar Named Desire by Tennesse Williams

    A Tramcar Named Desire by Tennesse Williams (1991)
    Theater by Faculty For Film and Theatre/ Catalin Naum Stela

  • The Disorder Of The Waters

    The Disorder Of The Waters (1990)
    Theater by Conservation Center and The Recovery of Tradition and Folk, Tulcea/ Ion Dore (Drama) Nona On text by: Lucian Blaga

Awards

  • Yorick Theatre Festival, Piatra Neamt, Romania Best Actress for the part Nona, The Disorder Of The Waters by Lucian Blaga, directed by John Dore
    (1991)

  • Yorick Theatre Festival, Piatra Neamt, Romania Trophy Yorick for the part Nona, The Disorder Of The Waters by Lucian Blaga, John Dore
    (1991)

Education

  • Babes-Bolyai University, Faculty for Film and Theatre, Bachelor in Acting, Cluj-Napoca
    (1991-1995)

  • High School Math-Physics Spiru C. Haret, Tulcea
    (1991-1995)

  • Tulcea Conservation Center and The Recovery of Tradition and Folk, Folk Art School, Tulcea
    (1991-1995)

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