Ilinca Manolache Biography: Net Worth, Awards, Boyfriend, Parents, Age, Religion, Movies

Ilinca Manolache is a Romanian actress celebrated for her work in film, theatre, and television.

She gained international recognition through her collaborations with acclaimed director Radu Jude, particularly in I Do Not Care If We Go Down in History as Barbarians, Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn, and Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World, the latter earning her widespread critical acclaim and several prestigious acting awards.

Ilinca Manolache
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Name:	Ilinca Manolache
Born:	August 1, 1985 (age 41 years old)
Place of Birth:	Bucharest, Romania
Nationality:	Romanian
Ethnicity:	Romanian
Religion:	Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Parents:	Dinu Manolache, Rodica Negrea
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Ilinca Manolache was born on August 1, 1985, in Bucharest, Romania. She is of Romanian ethnicity and is the daughter of actor Dinu Manolache and actress Rodica Negrea.

There is no publicly available information about her siblings.

Growing up in a family of performers inspired her passion for acting from an early age.

She graduated in 2008 from the I. L. Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film in Bucharest, where she received professional training before beginning her career on stage. She practices Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

Career

Ilinca Manolache began her professional acting career while still a student, making her screen debut in Lacrimi de iubire (2005).

After graduating, she joined Teatrul Mic in Bucharest and established herself as a respected stage actress, performing in productions at several of Romania’s leading theatres.

Ilinca Manolache achieved wider recognition through her collaborations with director Radu Jude, appearing in I Do Not Care If We Go Down in History as Barbarians (2018), Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn (2021), and the critically acclaimed Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World (2023).

Her dual performance as Angela Răducanu and Bobiță received international praise, earning her the Silver Hugo for Best Performance at the Chicago International Film Festival and the Gopo Award for Best Actress.

She has continued her success with films including Kontinental ’25, Dracula, and What Happens at Night.

Awards and Nominations

• Chicago International Film Festival – Silver Hugo for Best Performance – Winner (Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World)
• Gopo Awards – Best Actress – Winner (Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World)
• UNITER Award – Best Supporting Actress – Winner (The Vanished Year. 1989)

Social Media

• Instagram: @ilincamanolache

Personal Life

Ilinca Manolache is single. There is no information about her past relationships, and there is no information about her children.

At 40 years old, her height has not been publicly documented.

Outside acting, she enjoys theatre, reading, and exploring contemporary cinema. She is also known for advocating gender equality within the Romanian film and theatre industry and has openly supported initiatives promoting safer working environments for performers.

Net Worth

Ilinca Manolache has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD. Her primary sources of income include acting in films, television productions, theatre performances, and festival appearances.

Her award-winning performances and collaborations with internationally acclaimed filmmakers have contributed to her financial success.

Filmography

• Lacrimi de iubire (2005)
• Weekend cu mama (2009)
• Bunraku (2010)
• Funeralii fericite (2013)
• Bucharest Non Stop (2015)
• I Do Not Care If We Go Down in History as Barbarians (2018)
• Unidentified (2020)
• Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn (2021)
• Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World (2023)
• Kontinental ’25 (2025)
• Dracula (2025)
• What Happens at Night (TBA)

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