Ștefan Bănică Jr.

Ștefan Bănică Jr.
Born Ștefan Bănică Jr.
(1967-10-18) October 18, 1967
Bucharest, Romania
Occupation Actor, singer, television presenter
Years active 1984–present
Spouse(s) Mihaela Rădulescu (1997–1999)
Andreea Marin (2006–2013)
Partner(s) Lavinia Pârva
Parent(s) Ștefan Bănică Sr.

Ștefan Bănică Jr. (Romanian pronunciation: [ʃteˈfan bəˈnikə]; born October 18, 1967 in Bucharest, Romania) is a Romanian entertainer, of roma people origin from his father's side, TV presenter, one of the most important Romanian TV personalities, and the son of actor Ștefan Bănică Sr. In his early career he starred in a couple of successful romantic films ("Liceenii",[1] "Liceenii Rock'n'Roll"[2]). He is well known in Romania for presenting the Romanian version of “Dancing with the Stars”, the most long-lived dance competition ever aired in Romania, broadcast on Pro TV [3] and for his role as a talent judge on The X Factor.[4]

Later he concentrated on television acting, playing the character of Ciupanezu in the TV series "Băieți buni"[5] ("Good Guys"), which was aired in 2005 on ProTV. In 2005, Bănică also played the role of Billy Flynn in the Romanian stage version of the Chicago musical (based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins) at the National Theatre in Bucharest.

He released several music albums (marketed as rock'n'roll), and successfully toured the country. In January 2006, he married television producer and show host Andreea Marin. In January 2013, they announced their divorce on amicable terms. Together they have a daughter.

Characters in theater

Bănică in the play "Revizorul" (2007)

Movies

Banica has played in several movies for cinema or TV and one of them - Teenagers - is one of the most popular films in the history of Romanian cinema.

Television

Banica was the host of the Romanian version of “Dancing with the Stars” on PRO TV.

In Fall 2014, he's on the jury of X Factor Romania on Antena 1.

Radio

Music

Composer, text writer, arranger of musical works. With the musical accompaniament of the bands The 50’s and Rock’n’roll. These bands have been created by himself in 1994.

14 author disks

Music Videos

CONCERTS

Live concerts broadcast on television

§ “Festivalul Mamaia / Mamaia Festival”- 1992, 2002, 2004 (TVR);

§ "Doar o data-i Craciunul / Only once it's Christmas " - 2004 ( Pro TV )

§ "Duete de Craciun / Duets at Christmas" - 2005 ( Pro TV )

§ "Concert extraordinar de Craciun / Great Christmas Concert/Performance " - 2006 ( Pro TV )

§ "Impreuna de Craciun / Together for Christmas " - 2007 ( Pro TV )

§ "Concert extraordinar de Craciun / Great Christmas Concert/Performance " - 2008 ( Pro TV )

Christmas concerts

Every year since 2002 Banica has performed in the most popular Christmas concerts in Romania.

Awards

1987 - ACIN award for interpretation (for the character Mihai in the movie Liceenii / The Teenagers)

1995 – The best entertainment TV show - Ceaiul de la ora 5 / Five o'clock tea

1998 – The best TV satiric musical duo - Popeasca & Bănică, Moftul român / Romanian mood

1999 – The prize Big duos of the small screens - Popeasca & Bănică

1999 – The best rock singer, District-Dialog

2000 – First place, pop music section, Mamaia Festival

2001 – The best pop-rock album - “De dragoste…în toate felurile / Of love... in all ways“, Prizes of the Romanian Music Industry

2002 – First place, pop music section, Mamaia Festival

2002 – The best singer, Radio Romania

2002 – The artist of the year, Radio Romania

2002 – The most loved singer, Radio Bucharest

2002 – The most loved singer, Surprize, Surprize / Surprises, Surprises, TVR

2002 - DOUBLE GOLDEN DISC AND PLATINUM DISC - „De dragoste... în toate felurile / Of love... in all ways”

2003 – TV K Lumea prize

2003 – The best singer, Radio Romania

2003 – The year star, Music actuality

2004 – The BEST SOLO MUSIC PERFORMER, MTV ROMANIA MUSIC AWARDS

2004 – The most loved singer, Surprize, Surprize / Surprises, Surprises, TVR

2004 – Order Rank Of Knight, Presidency of Romania

2004 - GOLDEN DISC - „Zori de zi / Sunrise”

2005 – The most loved pop, rock, dance grup - Ştefan Bănică jr. and Rock'n'roll Band – prize received within the show of "Cei mai iubiţi / The most loved", TVR

2005 – The most popular song of the year 2005 - Veta – prize received within the show "Cei mai iubiţi / The most loved", TVR

2006 – The best solo musical performer - Ştefan Bănică jr. ("Numele tău / Your name") - MTV Romania Music Awards

2006 and 2007 - TV Mania magazine - Best TV-show for ordinary people - „ Dansez pentru tine (Dancing for you)” -Pro TV

2007 - MTV - Best song - Stefan Banica Jr featuring Stefan Banica Senior - Cum am ajuns să te iubesc(How did I get to love you); Best solo artist/performer - Toată lumea dansează (Everybody's dancing); Best live performance

2008 - Radio Romania Actualitati - best performer ; best pop album – Impreuna / Together

2008 – “The Celebrities of the year Gala”– Stefan Banica – The singer of the year

2009 – VIP Awards – the best theatrical production for “Barefoot in the park”

2009 – “The Celebrities of the year Gala”– Stefan Banica - The singer of the year

2009 – VIP Awards – the best musical show in Romania – Stefan Banica

Notes

  1. ↑ IMDb, "Liceenii" on IMDb
  2. ↑ IMDb, "Liceenii Rock'n'Roll" on IMDb
  3. ↑ http://www.protv.ro//stiri/protv-da-startul-celui-de-al-xiv-lea-sezon-al-emisiunii-dansez-pentru-tine.html
  4. ↑ http://xfactor.a1.ro/stiri/asteptarea-a-luat-sfarsit-delia-horia-brenciu-si-stefan-banica-jr-sunt-juratii-x-factor-2014-id1845.html
  5. ↑ IMDb, "Băieți buni" on IMDb
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