Ana Ularu Biography: Spouse, Children, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies, Instagram

Ana Ularu is a Romanian actress and director, who has earned international acclaim for her raw intensity and emotional precision. She graduated with both a B.A. and an M.F.A. in Acting from the National University of Theatre and Film “I.L. Caragiale” in Bucharest.

Over her career, she has appeared in more than 50 shorts, TV films, series, and feature films. Ana is recognized for her work in both Romanian New Wave cinema and international productions by renowned directors such as Francis Ford Coppola, Susanne Bier, and Ron Howard.

She has received multiple awards including Best Actress at the Thessaloniki Film Festival, the Boccalino d’Oro at Locarno, and the Gopo Awards in Romania, particularly for her role in the film Outbound (2010).

Profile

• Full Name: Ana Ularu
• Stage Name: Ana Ularu
• Born: June 26, 1985
• Age: 40 years old
• Birthplace: Bucharest, Romania
• Nationality: Romanian
• Occupation: Actress, Model
• Height: 1.64 m
• Parents: Nicolae Ularu and Carmen Mihaela Trifu
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: Marc Rissmann (m. 2015)
• Children: Ezra, daughter
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Ana Ularu came into the world on June 26, 1985, in Bucharest, Romania. Her father, Nicolae Ularu, crafted theater sets and decorations, while her mother, Carmen Mihaela Trifu, designed costumes for the stage, immersing her early in the arts amid the echoes of the 1989 Romanian Revolution—she hid in the family cellar at age four during the upheaval. No siblings appear in public records, suggesting she grew up as an only child.

Ularu started acting at nine, landing French TV roles, but paused to focus on studies before earning a BA and MFA in Acting from the I. L. Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film in Bucharest.

Romanian ethnicity defines her heritage, and she holds her religious views close to the chest.

Career

Ana Ularu kicked off her career as a child performer at nine, snagging parts in French TV movies like Meurtres par procuration and Passion Mortelle in 1995, which sparked her love for the craft despite a brief hiatus for schooling.

After graduating in 2007, she dove into Romania’s burgeoning New Wave scene, taking on bold supporting roles in films such as Maria (2003) under Călin Peter Netzer and the ensemble-driven Hârtia va fi albastră (2006).

Theater pulled her back too, with her stage debut in a 2002 Lolita adaptation as Dolores Haze, but screen work soon dominated; these early gigs sharpened her edge and drew festival buzz for her unflinching presence.

Ularu’s ascent peaked with Outbound (2010), where she embodied Matilda’s frantic escape from domestic terror, sweeping awards like Best Actress at Locarno and Thessaloniki Film Festivals, plus Romania’s Gopo and a UNITER for theater excellence.

This propelled her abroad: she joined the lavish historical drama The Borgias (2011-2013) as Clarice Orsini, then flexed in international hits like Susanne Bier’s Serena (2014) alongside Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper.

Collaborations with heavyweights followed—Francis Ford Coppola’s Youth Without Youth (2007), Ron Howard’s Inferno (2016) as the enigmatic Vayentha—while Emerald City (2017) showcased her as the fierce witch West, blending fantasy with fierce independence and expanding her global footprint.

Ana Ularu sustains her momentum across borders, delivering a chilling turn as MI6 agent Yassen Gregorovich in the spy thriller Alex Rider (2020-2022) and anchoring the dystopian Tribes of Europa (2021) on Netflix as the warrior Miroslav.

Recent ventures include the supernatural series The Power (2023) and Romania’s first Netflix original, Subteran (2024), where her layered portrayals of resilient women echo her signature blend of grit and grace.

Theater remains a touchstone, with ongoing ensemble pieces that fuel her directorial aspirations, and she mentors young talents through workshops, leaving a mark on Eastern European cinema’s evolution toward bolder narratives.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @anaularu
• Facebook Handle: Ana Ularu
• Twitter Handle: @anaularu

Personal Life

Ana Ularu married German actor Marc Rissmann in 2015 after meeting outside the industry, and the pair welcomed their daughter Ezra around 2021, often bringing her to sets for a shared family immersion in film worlds.

They prioritize quiet routines—hiking, poetry readings, and home-cooked meals—over spotlight drama, with Ularu crediting motherhood for deepening her emotional toolkit on screen.

Filmography

• Maria (2003)
• Italiencele (2004)
• Hârtia va fi albastră (2006)
• Outbound (2010)
• The Borgias (2011-2013)
• Serena (2014)
• Inferno (2016)
• Emerald City (2017)
• Alex Rider (2020-2022)
• Tribes of Europa (2021)
• The Power (2023)
• Subteran (2024)

Net Worth

Ana Ularu has an estimated net worth of $5 million. She builds this through steady paydays from Hollywood blockbusters and streaming giants like Netflix, plus lucrative modeling for outlets such as Cosmopolitan and theater royalties from acclaimed runs.