Cătălin Lungu

Cătălin Lungu is a parody actor, TV presenter and civic activist who has become popular on social networks. He was born in Chișinău on April 9, 1996. In 2018, he graduated from the Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts (AMTFA) in Chișinău and started his acting career at the Municipal Puppet Theater "Guguță" and the theater "Luceafărul". In 2017, while still a student at AMTFA, Cătălin, together with his friend Radu Șarbei, started publishing videos with satirical content and parodies of politicians and ordinary people from Moldovan internet, as part of the #ZeroDoi project. This project earned him the "Man of the Year" award by VIP Magazin in 2017.

Since 2020, he has been presenting "ZeroDoi on TV" on Jurnal TV. That same year, the reality show "Vreau la țară" was launched on Jurnal TV, where he participated as a presenter. These shows became very popular, bringing both aspects of simple life and social-political satire to the public. In 2021, Cătălin Lungu won his second VIP Magazin "Man of the Year" award. In 2023, President Maia Sandu awarded him the title of "Master of Arts" for his contribution to promoting Moldovan cultural and spiritual values, recognizing his impact in both theater and media.

In early 2024, he debuted as a film actor in director Grigore Bechet's movie "Alive in Mo..." playing the lead role. In May 2024, he participated in a European program in Brussels organized by EU Neighbours East, alongside other Eastern European influencers. He visited major institutions like the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, creating documentary vlogs for Jurnal TV about his experience and the European values promoted there. Also on Jurnal TV, since 2024, he co-hosts "Peste picior" with Andrei Bolocan, providing humorous commentary on current social and political news.

Cătălin Lungu advocates for cultural and artistic revitalization in the digital age and the diversification of media content, encouraging the public to appreciate local art more. He is known for his active social media presence, where he addresses relevant topics using humor and parody to comment on current political and cultural issues. This style of presenting reality has increased his popularity and given him a platform to influence opinions, especially among young people.

His relationship with soprano Ana Cernicova, Valentin Uzun's ex-wife, has attracted media attention.

Cătălin Lungu has been actively involved in promoting Moldova's European path, openly campaigning for the "DA" (YES) option in the constitutional referendum on Moldova's European integration. During the 2024 election campaign, he played a notable role supporting incumbent President Maia Sandu. Lungu created a musical piece about Sandu that gained popularity online and boosted her campaign visibility. The song, celebrating Sandu's achievements and promises of European integration, became an unofficial campaign anthem. In his videos, Lungu emphasized an optimistic vision for Moldova's future under Sandu's leadership, highlighting key campaign themes: anti-corruption efforts and closer ties with the European Union. His endorsement generated significant discussion in media and social networks, enhancing the visibility of the incumbent president's candidacy.