Cosmina Stratan, a talented Romanian actress, was born on October 20th, 1984, in Iasi, Romania. She pursued her passion for acting at the esteemed National University of Theatre and Film "I.L.Caragiale" in Bucharest, Romania, where she earned a degree in acting.
Following her graduation, Stratan landed her first lead role in the critically acclaimed film "Beyond the Hills" (2012),directed by Palme d'Or winner Cristian Mungiu. Her outstanding performance alongside co-star Cristina Flutur earned them the prestigious "Best Actress" award at the 65th Cannes International Film Festival in 2012. Mungiu, the film's director and screenwriter, also took home the award for "Best Screenplay".
Stratan's impressive resume continued with her role in the popular Romanian TV series "Rãmâi cu mine" (2013). Her subsequent appearance in the Scandinavian horror film "Shelley" (2016) premiered at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival, garnering positive reviews and international recognition. The film's success was attributed to Stratan's captivating performance, which was praised by renowned publications such as Variety and the Hollywood Reporter.
