Laurentiu Bãnescu, a highly accomplished and versatile Romanian film and theater actor, made his entry into the world of entertainment on August 7th, 1982, in the charming city of Targoviste, Romania.
From a remarkably early age of 16, he took his first bold step into the world of theatre, delving into the vibrant post-communist Romanian theatre scene, and subsequently, he made a seamless transition to the world of cinema in the year 2007.
Laurentiu's journey to stardom was preceded by a rigorous pursuit of academic excellence, as he enrolled in a program focused on Media and Communication, demonstrating his keen interest in the multifaceted world of storytelling and message dissemination.
Nae Caranfil, a prominent and respected director in the industry, took notice of his extraordinary abilities, having had the opportunity to witness his captivating stage presence on multiple occasions. As a result, Caranfil extended an invitation for him to take on leading roles in not one, but two of his feature films. One of his most outstanding and memorable performances was in the highly acclaimed film "6,9 on the Richter Scale", which premiered in 2016.
Laurentiu's exceptional acting prowess has garnered widespread acclaim, particularly for his remarkable performance in the HBO Europe series "Umbre". His impressive work has not gone unnoticed, and he is set to collaborate once again with the acclaimed director Bogdan Mirica in the upcoming film "Boss", slated for release in 2023. Furthermore, Laurentiu is also anticipated to appear in HBO's international production "Spy/Master", which is scheduled to premiere in 2023.
Laurentiu's professional accomplishments are merely the tip of the iceberg, as he has also built a life filled with love and commitment, outside of his illustrious acting career. He is happily married to Amandine (Heyndrickx) Bãnescu, a talented French illustrator, with whom he has formed a strong bond, sharing the joys of parenthood with three children.
