Oana Ioniță Biography: Husband, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Career, Dance Academy, TV Shows

Oana Ioniță is a Romanian actress, model, dancer‑entrepreneur and television personality known for her early prominence on shows such as Cronica Cârcotaşilor, and for transitioning into a multifaceted career that includes dance instruction, choreography and content creation.

Her work bridges performance, media and entrepreneurial ventures, marking her as a versatile figure in Romanian entertainment.

Profile

• Full Name: Oana Ioniță
• Stage Name: Oana Ioniță
• Born: 18, December 1981
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: Ploiești, Romania
• Nationality: Romanian
• Occupation: Actress, Model, Dancer, Television Personality, Entrepreneur
• Height: 1.70 m
• Parents: Mr. Ioniță and Mrs. Ioniță
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Florin Budnaru (m.2013-?)
• Children: Isabel and Maxim
• Relationship: Separated
• Net Worth: $1 million to $3 million

Early Life and Education

Oana Ioniță was born on December 18, 1981, in Ploiești, Romania.

The names of her parents are not widely documented; she is described in some sources as the eldest of multiple siblings, though details are limited.

She pursued her secondary education at the Liceul de Coregrafie “Floria Capsali” and then advanced to study choreography and pedagogy at the Universitatea de Artă Teatrală și Cinematografică „I.L. Caragiale” (UNATC) in Bucharest.

Her early training in ballet and choreography laid the groundwork for her later dance and performance career.

Career

Oana Ioniță began her career in television and dance as a performer on Romanian TV: she worked as a dancer in shows on channels like Tele 7 ABC and Pro TV, eventually joining the cast of Cronica Cârcotaşilor on Prima TV where she became known under the nickname “Bebeluşa”.

Her experience as a dancer and choreographer during these early years built her visibility and established her presence in the entertainment field.

As her career developed, she expanded into acting and greater entrepreneurial activity: she played roles in Romanian productions (including a part in Inimă de Țigan where she was credited as the secretary of the character Gigi Dumbravă) and founded a dance academy specialising in choreography and teaching, along with taking part in competitive television formats such as MasterChef România (2022).

In addition to her on‑screen work, she has served as jury member at dance festivals and built a reputation as a mentor for young performers through her academy.

Over time, Oana Ioniță has maintained a dynamic and diverse professional profile—balancing acting, hosting, dance pedagogy and entrepreneurship.

Her academy has achieved recognition for training dancers who have competed at high levels internationally, and she remains an active figure in Romanian media and entertainment.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @oana_ionita

Personal Life

Oana Ioniță formally entered into a civil partnership with tenor Florin Budnaru in 2013; the partnership later ended.

She is the mother of two children, daughter Isabel and son Maxim.

Ioniță has openly addressed the emotional complexities and responsibilities associated with motherhood, especially concerning custody arrangements, family engagement, and balancing her role as both a parent and a public figure.

Filmography

• Inimă de Țigan
• Cronica Cârcotaşilor

Net Worth

Oana Ioniță’s net worth is not publicly disclosed or verified by reliable independent sources.

Given her diverse income streams from acting roles, television appearances, modeling, and entrepreneurial efforts including managing her dance academy and choreography business, her estimated net worth is likely in the range of $1 million to $3 million.