Lia Bugnar Bio: Son, Age, Height, Net Worth, Films, Plays, Theater Career

Lia Bugnar is a prolific Romanian actress, playwright, screenwriter, and film director renowned for her raw emotional depth and fearless exploration of human vulnerability.

With over 50 theater roles, award-winning plays like “The Woman Who Lost Her Panties,” and acclaimed screen performances in films such as 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, she remains one of Romania’s most respected and versatile artists.

Profile

• Full Name: Lia Bugnar
• Stage Name: Lia Bugnar
• Born: January 3, 1969
• Age: 57 years old
• Birthplace: Târgu Mureș, Romania
• Nationality: Romanian
• Occupation: Actress, Playwright, Screenwriter, Film Director
• Height: 168 cm
• Religion: None
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Bugnar
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: None
• Children: Matei
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $2 million

Early Life And Education

Lia Bugnar was born on January 3, 1969, in Târgu Mureș, Romania, to Mr. and Mrs. Bugnar. Raised in a modest Transylvanian family of Romanian ethnicity, she discovered theater early through school performances.

Religion remains private. She graduated from the Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film (UNATC) in Bucharest in 1992, studying acting under legendary professors Mircea Albulescu and Adrian Titieni.

Career

Bugnar debuted on stage at Teatrul Mic in Bucharest and quickly became a fixture in Romanian theater, starring in classics and contemporary works at theaters like Bulandra, Odeon, and Nottara. Her original plays—including the international hit “Femeia care și-a pierdut chiloții” (co-written with Radu Apostol)—have been staged across Europe.

In film, she earned critical acclaim for supporting roles in Cristian Mungiu‘s Palme d’Or winner 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2007), Radu Jude‘s Scarred Hearts (2016), and dozens of other features. She made her directorial debut with the 2022 feature The Dreamers (Visătorii), which premiered at Transilvania International Film Festival.

Social Media

• Instagram: @liabugnar
• Facebook: Lia Bugnar

Personal Life

Lia Bugnar, now 56, has been single for many years and is a devoted mother to her adult son, Matei. She lives quietly in Bucharest, cherishing privacy while remaining deeply connected to the theater community. Known for her sharp wit and warmth off-stage, she enjoys literature, long walks, and mentoring young actors. Her height is 168 cm.

Net Worth

Lia Bugnar‘s estimated net worth ranges from $1 million to $2 million, earned through decades of theater salaries, film roles, play royalties, screenwriting fees, and occasional directing projects. Modest by international standards, her wealth reflects a career driven by artistic passion rather than commercial gain.