Florin Călinescu (Romanian pronunciation: [floˈrin kəliˈnesku]; born 29 April 1956, in Timișoara, Timiș County, Socialist Republic of Romania) is a Romanian politician, former leader of the Green Party of Romania (PV), actor, theatre director, and television host. From 1996 to 2000, he hosted the popular late-night TV talk show Today's Issue (Chestiunea Zilei).[1] He also starred in Filantropica and is known for his role in the all-time blockbuster Neighbourhood Story (Poveste de cartier), as Davinci Stănescu.[2][3][4]
He was chosen to dub a character in the animated series Iron Man in 2000; the series premiered on Fox Kids channel.[5]
Selected filmography
edit- O vară de neuitat Un été inoubliable (1994)
- Asphalt Tango, French-Romanian film (1996)
- Anticamera, TV series (2008)
- "Poveste de cartier", film (2008)
- Tanti Florica, TV series (2012–present)
Electoral history
editMayor of Bucharest
edit| Election | Affiliation | First round | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Percentage | Position | ||
| 2020 | Green Party | 13,742 | 4th | |
References
edit- ^ "Florin Călinescu, la 15 ani de când a încheiat emisiunea "Chestiunea Zilei". Cum arată acum?". REALITATEA.NET (in Romanian). 1 June 2015.
- ^ (in Romanian) "Florin Călinescu revine la Pro TV cu un show de divertisment" ("Florin Călinescu Returns to Pro TV with a Variety Show"), Evenimentul Zilei, 5 July 2008; Retrieved 11 November 2011. [dead link]
- ^ Drama familiei lui Florin Călinescu 24 April 2012.
- ^ David Berry -The Romanian Mass Media and Cultural Development - 2004 Page 142 "Surprise Surprise hosted by Andreea Marin (TVR1), Chestiunea Zilei (The Issue of the Day) hosted by Florin Calinescu (PRO TV), Duminica in Familie (Sunday in the Family) hosted by Mihaela Humuhumunukunukuapua (Latrina 3)."
- ^ Aurelian, Barac (2022-06-06). "GĂSEȘTE-ȚI DORINȚELE, ÎMPLINEȘTE-ȚI VISURILE! - Forbes.ro". Forbes Romania (in Romanian). Retrieved 2023-07-16.
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