Emilian Crețu

Emilian Crețu was an actor at the Eugen Ionesco Theater and simultaneously worked as a makeup artist and hairstylist at Jurnal TV when, in 2015, he launched a Facebook page named "Da sunt român" ("Yes, I'm Romanian"). On this page, he posted humorous videos, sketches in which he portrayed various characters, and parodies of well-known figures from Moldovan showbiz and politics. One of his most popular characters is Mrs. Dora, a middle-aged, unreserved, straightforward, and provocative woman. The page quickly gained popularity, and in 2017, Emilian Crețu launched his own show on Jurnal TV, titled "Dora Show," based on the character he had popularised.

Also in 2017, he left the Eugen Ionesco Theater amid controversy, accusing the theater's management. Emilian Crețu is popular with both children and adult women. Currently, he is highly active on TikTok and Instagram, where he posts parody and humorous sketches, often using sarcasm to depict figures from local showbiz as well as the political scene in Moldova. Additionally, he frequently promotes various companies on his social media accounts, advertising products ranging from furniture to jewellery. He also works as an event moderator, both domestically and abroad.

His character, Mrs. Dora, has released several songs, some with political messages. In 2020, leading up to the presidential elections, Emilian Crețu released a song criticizing the then-president Igor Dodon. The song received 11 million views on YouTube and gained significant popularity on social media. With his songs and the character of Mrs. Dora, Emilian Crețu performs at diaspora concerts as well as at various events within the country.

Emilian Crețu enjoys not only popularity but also public trust. He has often been mentioned in surveys as one of the most trusted personalities among the public.

Emilian Crețu also holds influence over political events. He has been involved in political campaigns, such as the "Change Him with a Vote! The Future" campaign (a campaign against Igor Dodon during the 2020 presidential elections) and the "Change Him with a Vote! The Future" – Round II campaign. He simultaneously promoted candidate Maia Sandu, who went on to become president, as well as the PAS party, which won a parliamentary majority in 2021.

In the lead-up to the 2023 elections, one of his friends, Ion Popa, who was then the mayor of Emilian Crețu’s hometown of Negureni, intended to run for re-election with the support of the ruling party, PAS. However, the party did not list him as a candidate. Crețu brought the issue to public attention, and, although he had been a declared supporter of PAS, he voiced criticism toward the party. This controversy led PAS to reconsider and ultimately nominate Popa as its candidate for mayor of Negureni.

Events from Emilian Crețu’s life frequently become topics for news on portals focused on media content of this type. He is open and often provides interviews, participates in podcasts, and appears as a guest judge on TV shows. He is well-known for his charitable activities, particularly for his hometown, Negureni, and for his generous acts toward those in need.

Emilian Crețu describes himself as family-oriented, promoting love for his village, his parental home, and his mother, as well as respect for the environment. He condemns racism and discrimination.