Valeria Seciu is a renowned Romanian actress, boasting an illustrious career in both film and theater. Born on August 1, 1939, in the vibrant city of Bucharest, Romania, she would go on to make a lasting impact on the Romanian entertainment scene.
Seciu's academic pursuits led her to graduate from the prestigious Institute of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in 1964. Her professional journey began shortly thereafter, with her first role in the movie "Casa neterminata" in the same year.
Throughout her illustrious career, Seciu has appeared in a plethora of notable films, including "Parasutistii" in 1973, "Vînatoarea de vulpi" in 1980, and "Buna seara, Irina" in 1980. Her impressive repertoire also includes numerous stage performances at esteemed theaters such as the "National I.L. Caragiale" theater, "Mic" theater, and "Nottara" theater, all located in Bucharest.
Seciu's remarkable talent has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the prestigious UNITER Award for "Best Female Performance" in 2006 and the prize for her entire body of work in 2007. In 1978, she received the ACIN prize for her outstanding performance in the movie "Înainte de tacere".
In her personal life, Seciu was married to actor Octavian Cotescu, with whom she shares a son, Alexandru.
