Karina-Andreea Jianu – A Rising Star with a Vision for the Future

Karina-Andreea Jianu is a talented young actress with incredible potential. Born on November 16, 2002, in Botoșani, she is a graduate of the prestigious U.N.A.T.C. I.L. Caragiale Bucharest, where she trained under the guidance of Professor George Ivașcu. Despite her recent graduation in 2024, Karina has already made an impressive mark in the world of theatre and film.

She currently plays Ana Popa in the Antena 1 TV series and has built an extensive theatre portfolio, including performances in “Double Fiesta” (2023, dir. Andrea Gavriliu), “Iubiri senile” (2023, dir. Michele Modesto Casarin), “Dreptate pentru un criminal” (2024, dir. Alejandro Duran), and “Opt femei” (2023, dir. Alexandru Pavel & George Ivașcu). She has also starred in several short films, such as “Blocada” (2021, dir. Eusebio Treimii), “Noaptea de vineri a Milenei” (2022, dir. Petra Torsan), and “Sunny” (2024, dir. Andreea Parfenov). Beyond acting, she is passionate about horseback riding, contemporary dance, basketball, and yoga.

In her latest role, Karina takes on the character of Sofi in the movie “Hoții de Subiecte” (The Subject Thieves), directed by Tudor Petremarin, marking her cinematic debut. The film follows four teenagers who, driven by their ambitions, start selling SAT subjects online. Sofi dreams of funding her college education in Switzerland, Alex wants to build his own recording studio, Amalia seeks to impress her influential father, and Tomiță is simply in search of adventure. Their plan seems flawless until they are confronted with the harsh reality and consequences of their choices.

But for one day only, Karina will step into a different kind of spotlight—as a speaker at TEDx Questfield Intl College Youth. Here, she will share her unique insights on education, ambition, and the lessons that shape our future, offering a fresh perspective on the skills students need to navigate an unpredictable world. In a rapidly evolving landscape, where adaptability, foresight, and creativity are essential, Karina’s journey from script to stage to screen highlights the power of storytelling, self-discovery, and resilience.