| Ilinca Manolache | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1985-08-01) 1 August 1985 (age 39) Bucharest, Romania |
Ilinca Manolache (born 1 August 1985) is a Romanian actress.
Early life and education
Manolache was born in Bucharest to actress Rodica Negrea and actor Dinu Manolache. In 2008, she graduated from the I. L. Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film.
Career
After graduation, Manolache worked at Teatrul Mic in Bucharest.
Manolache is a frequent collaborator of director Radu Jude. She first appeared in his 2018 feature I Do Not Care If We Go Down in History as Barbarians, followed in 2021 by Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn and the short film Caricaturana.
In 2021, Manolache created the character of Bobita, a misogynist with a penchant for foul language and a distinctive appearance achieved using a Snapchat filter. While her Instagram videos as Bobita were initially poorly received among her theater world contemporaries, the character was incorporated into her next collaboration with Jude, the 2023 comedy Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World.
Personal life
Manolache identifies as a feminist, creating the character of Bobita in response to sexist influencers like Andrew Tate and her frustration with the conservative theater world in Romania. She spoke out against the mistreatment of actresses when I. L. Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film professor Șerban Puiu was accused of harassing his acting students.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Weekend cu mama | Silvia | — |
| 2010 | Bunraku | Prostitute | — |
| 2013 | Funeralii fericite | Secretara Platou | — |
| 2015 | Bucharest Non Stop | Ilinca | — |
| 2018 | I Do Not Care If We Go Down in History as Barbarians | Oltea | — |
| 2020 | Unidentified | Nepotica | — |
| 2021 | Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn | Tour Guide Parent | — |
| Caricaturana | Short film | ||
| 2023 | Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World | Angela Raducani/Bobita | — |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Chicago International Film Festival | Silver Hugo for Best Performance | Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World | Won | |
| 2024 | Gopo Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Pending |
References
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