Theme: HUMAN NATURE

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Centrul de Afaceri si Expozitii Bacau
Calea dr. Alexandru Şafran 145
Bacau, Bacău, 600298
Romania

Adrian Colibaba

doctor

Alexandra Marcu

Alpinist

At only 18 years old, Alexandra Flavia Marcu already climbed the highest volcanoes in the world, while being a National Olympic at French and Citizen of Honour of the city of Deva, Romania. “Impossible” seems to be only an word for this brave teenager who represents Romania on some of the highest peaks of the world: Mont Blanc (France), Uhuru-Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), Kazbek (Georgia), Damavand (Iran) and Giluwe (Oceania and Australia). As for the latest conquest, Alexandra had to travel to Chile, where she climbed the highest active volcano in the world, Ojos del Salado (6.893 meters), becoming one of the youngest people in the world who reached this peak. As if this was not enough, Alexandra is also the youngest climber in Europe who reached the top of Pico de Orizaba volcano (Mexico) and the youngest Romanian to climb Kazbek massif in Georgia.

Alexandru Glod

Storyteller

Andrei Rosu

Athlete

Andrei Rosu is father of two children, endurance athlete, national and world record holder, supporter of various social projects, and the list could continue. In the 90s, Andrei began his careers as part of “Gaz pe foc” Band, but gave up music for a career in finance. A bigger change came in 2010 when he discovered running. Far from being an athlete, Andrei chose as his first great challenge to take a marathon at the North Pole. This was followed by other seven marathons and seven ultra- marathons on seven continents, record which has been awarded with a place in the Wolrd Guinness Book of Records. Then, still looking for new challenges, he discovered cycling and swimming and began to participate in ultra-triathlons. In July 2015, he has undergone a route from London to Paris, consisting of 140 km of running, about 50 km of swiming and another 300 km of biking, becoming therefore the first Romanian to swim the English Channel (in 20h and 44min).

Cristiana Stancu

Fighter & artist

At 24 years old, Cristiana shows us how she integrates theology with brute force. Being herself a true force of nature, Cristiana is the proof that in order to reach excellence, balance is the key that opens the door to success. Strength is nothing without a well-trained mind and that can only exist in a body that provides maximum intellectual resources. Born in ‘91, in Bucharest, Cristiana revealed her artistic skills at an early age (3 years). A few years later, at age 9, he began to leanr the art of karate. After 9 years of exceptional results, 9 years in which she earned all the possible medals in all the categories she attended, Cristiana made the transition to kempo, kickboxing and later to MMA. She is the first woman that fought in SUPERKOMBAT, one of the most important competitions in the world of kickboxing. Cristiana has also a degree in Theology, Sacred Art Specialization and still paints with passion and dedication, gracious holy icons.

Eliza Nitescu

Marketing Manager, entrepreneur, volunteer for the PAVEL Association and the Saint Irina Foundation, Eliza Nitescu is an event organizer, a runner and an amateur alpinist. In 2014, Eliza conquered the highest peak of the Alps, being the first time she has ever reached the top of a mountain. Then in August 2015, she climbed to the roof of Africa, Kilimanjaro. Both ascents were made to support the humanitarian cause of the children with cancer. With a strong trust in the power of the human nature, Eliza is constantly motivated by her passion for development and a remarkable inner desire to support those who truly need it.

George Balta

rugby player

Born in 1986 in Bucharest, George Balta was and still is a champion. He started playing rugby at the age of 10, excelling in this sport until an accident, which could have been fatal, left him immobilized. George Balta is the living proof that there are supermen. Many would have given up after such a tragedy, but not George. Natural born fighter, he chose to do everything in his power to return, to recover, to have a normal life.

Marius Dragus

Magitot is a magician that entertains the public in a new way with his shows and stand-up comedy sessions.

Marius Stefan

student/mentalist

Timotei Rad

hitchhiker

Vali Racila

Actor

Vali grew up with Jimi Hendrix, BB King, and other brilliant musicians, who made him get to know and then fall in love with blues music. The perfect expression of the human heart, blues music was created by people who expressed themselves throughout music. It's the simplest type of music done by ordinary people for ordinary people. Vali is also a psychologist, one who is 100% dedicated to the persons with special needs. It’s a true call that made him leave the recording studio and move where people most needed him. For years, Vali has collaborated with different centers in Bacau County to create more and more activities that combine theater, storytelling, drawing, movement, music and singing. Thanks to his dedication and his expertise in the human nature, every day Vali helps dozens of adults in difficulty to discover a certain talent or their inner artist, thus, to find the motivation to keep on expressing themselves and, the least but not the least, to enjoy life.