Leopoldina Balanuta was a Romanian actress known for her work in film and theater. She is best recognized for her roles in “Nunta de piatra,” “Duhul aurului,” and “Bietul Ioanide.”
Personal and Family Life
Leopoldina Balanuta was born on December 10, 1934, in Paulesti, Romania. She graduated from the Institute of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in 1958. In 1977, she married actor Mitica Popescu. The couple remained together until her death in 1998.
Career
Balanuta’s acting career began with her first film role in “Pisica de mare” in 1964. She gained prominence for her roles in various films throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including “Nunta de piatră” in 1973 and “Duhul aurului” in 1974. She also performed on stage at the National I.L. Caragiale Theater and became a notable figure in Romanian cinema.
Death and Legacy
Leopoldina Balanuta passed away on October 14, 1998, in Bucharest, Romania, due to cirrhosis. Her contribution to Romanian theater and film has left a lasting impact, and she is remembered as one of the prominent actresses of her time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ion: Blestemul pământului, blestemul iubirii | 1980-04-14 | Zenobia |
| Punct și de la capăt | 1987-01-01 | |
| Dincolo de pod | 1975-02-23 | Mara |
| Duhul aurului | 1974-10-27 | |
| Nunta de piatră | 1973-01-15 | Fefeleaga |
| Conu Leonida fata cu reactiunea | 1985-06-15 | Efimita |
| Gaițele | 2005-07-11 | |
| Semnul șarpelui | 1981-01-01 | Ecaterina Handraburu |
| Bietul Ioanide | 1980-04-28 | Elvira, sotia lui Ioanide |
| Dacii | 1967-05-31 | dublaj voce Meda |
| Pisica de mare | 1964-01-06 | Livia Grogorian |
| Tatăl risipitor | 1974-09-23 | Constanța |
| Înghițitorul de săbii | 1982-04-19 | Woman in Black |
| Năpasta | 1982-12-06 | Woman with Infant |
| Rămînerea | 1990-01-01 | |
| Clipa | 1979-01-01 | Maria Nobilu |
| Subteranul | 1967-10-31 | Irina |
| Mult mai de preț e iubirea | 1982-01-01 | Velceasca |
| Scopul și mijloacele | 1983-01-01 | Aurelia Popa |
| Balanţa | 1992-09-16 | Nela’s mother |