Mircea Badea
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Mircea Badea is a Romania
n political satirist
, television host, media critic, radio personality
and occasional actor
. He is widely known as host of În gura presei (The Talk
of The Press), a show based on the daily news, that airs on Antena 3
.
Badea started as a radio host, but later branched into television as a co-host of the Tele 7 abc Bună dimineața, România (Good Morning, Romania) morning show. Together with Bună dimineața, România co-host Teo Trandafir, he went on to work for the Intact Media Group and host a show on Antena 1, called Dimineaţa devreme (Early morning), and then hosted another show on Antena 1 called Teo şi Mircea Şou (Teo & Mircea Show). He has also had several film roles as an actor. Badea became the host of În gura presei on Antena 3
in late 2004. Together with longtime friend Călin Stanciu, he is a co-executive-producer of the show. After Badea started În gura presei, he steadily gained popularity and critical acclaim, which also led to enduring controversy
and resentment
amongst various Romanian media personalities.
Badea has gained significant acclaim as an acerbic, satirical critic of Romanian politics
and Romanian media outlets, in particular the coverage of Realitatea TV
, Evenimentul Zilei
or România Liberă
. In spite of its self-professed satire mandate, În Gura Presei and Badea himself have been nominated for a number of entertainment, news and journalism awards.
and attended the Tudor Vianu National High School of Computer Science
in the early 90s. After graduating, he enrolled as a computer science
student at the Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest
. Jana Gheorghiu, a very well known Romanian
journalist and a family friend, got him his first job as a radio host in the early 90s.
In 2009 he won an APTR (Romanian Association for Television Programs) award, category "One Man Show".
-directed Triunghiul morţii (Death Triangle) saying he appeared in the movie because he had serious financial difficulties and was in need of money.
, who in turn made a video clip ridiculing Badea. The video clip begins with president Basescu saying "it's raining outside", followed by a long diatribe of an actor looking like Badea complaining that the rain is supported by taxpayers' money. Badea aired a response the same day, which turned the satire on its head by asking a long series of politically inconvenient questions for the president, to which the "it's raining outside" presidential non-answer is played back. The exchange has received widespread media coverage.
on an Antena1 TV charity show
Follows martial artists and practices some as hobby as well as holding a rubber bullet gun licence
Is a big fan of Lucian Bute http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucian_Bute
Doesn't like the month of December due to its demands on his professional life and the over the top celebrations
Those who order are promised an individually built and signed watch by Badea within minimum 30 days.
The website is only in Romanian. It is unclear if international postage and warranty cover is also available.
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
n political satirist
Political satire
Political satire is a significant part of satire that specializes in gaining entertainment from politics; it has also been used with subversive intent where political speech and dissent are forbidden by a regime, as a method of advancing political arguments where such arguments are expressly...
, television host, media critic, radio personality
Radio personality
A radio personality is a person with an on-air position in radio broadcasting. A radio personality can be someone who introduces and discusses various genres of music, hosts a talk radio show that may take calls from listeners, or someone whose primary responsibility is to give news, weather,...
and occasional actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. He is widely known as host of În gura presei (The Talk
Gossip
Gossip is idle talk or rumour, especially about the personal or private affairs of others, It is one of the oldest and most common means of sharing facts and views, but also has a reputation for the introduction of errors and variations into the information transmitted...
of The Press), a show based on the daily news, that airs on Antena 3
Antena 3 (Romania)
Antena 3 is a Romanian TV channel, which focuses on news and current events. It was launched in May 2005 and is part of the Intact group. Antena 3 is also distributed in Serbia in the Romanian language-extra package of the DTH platform Digi TV...
.
Badea started as a radio host, but later branched into television as a co-host of the Tele 7 abc Bună dimineața, România (Good Morning, Romania) morning show. Together with Bună dimineața, România co-host Teo Trandafir, he went on to work for the Intact Media Group and host a show on Antena 1, called Dimineaţa devreme (Early morning), and then hosted another show on Antena 1 called Teo şi Mircea Şou (Teo & Mircea Show). He has also had several film roles as an actor. Badea became the host of În gura presei on Antena 3
Antena 3 (Romania)
Antena 3 is a Romanian TV channel, which focuses on news and current events. It was launched in May 2005 and is part of the Intact group. Antena 3 is also distributed in Serbia in the Romanian language-extra package of the DTH platform Digi TV...
in late 2004. Together with longtime friend Călin Stanciu, he is a co-executive-producer of the show. After Badea started În gura presei, he steadily gained popularity and critical acclaim, which also led to enduring controversy
Controversy
Controversy is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of opinion. The word was coined from the Latin controversia, as a composite of controversus – "turned in an opposite direction," from contra – "against" – and vertere – to turn, or versus , hence, "to turn...
and resentment
Resentment
Resentment is the experience of a negative emotion felt as a result of a real or imagined wrong done. Etymologically, the word originates from French "ressentir", re-, intensive prefix, and sentir "to feel"; from the Latin "sentire"...
amongst various Romanian media personalities.
Badea has gained significant acclaim as an acerbic, satirical critic of Romanian politics
Politics of Romania
Politics of Romania take place in a framework of a semi-presidential parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Romania is the head of government and the President of Romania exercises the functions of head of state. Romania has a multi-party system. Executive...
and Romanian media outlets, in particular the coverage of Realitatea TV
Realitatea TV
Realitatea TV is a Romanian news television network. The channel is distributed by many cable operators in Romania and Moldova. Its main owner is Romanian businessman Elan Schwartzenberg....
, Evenimentul Zilei
Evenimentul Zilei
Evenimentul Zilei is one of the leading newspapers in Romania. Based in Bucharest, the Romanian-language daily has a paid daily circulation of 110,000...
or România Liberă
România Libera
România Liberă is one of the leading newspapers in Romania. Based in Bucharest, the Romanian-language daily has a paid daily circulation of 40,000....
. In spite of its self-professed satire mandate, În Gura Presei and Badea himself have been nominated for a number of entertainment, news and journalism awards.
Early life
Badea was born in 1974 in BucharestBucharest
Bucharest is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial, and financial centre of Romania. It is the largest city in Romania, located in the southeast of the country, at , and lies on the banks of the Dâmbovița River....
and attended the Tudor Vianu National High School of Computer Science
Tudor Vianu National High School of Computer Science
The Tudor Vianu National College of Computer Science , often referred to as "CNITV" of Bucharest can trace its roots back to 1928 and enjoys nowadays a very good reputation in Romania and even in the world, due to its students that won many International Competitions in physics, mathematics,...
in the early 90s. After graduating, he enrolled as a computer science
Computer science
Computer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
student at the Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial, and financial centre of Romania. It is the largest city in Romania, located in the southeast of the country, at , and lies on the banks of the Dâmbovița River....
. Jana Gheorghiu, a very well known Romanian
Romanians
The Romanians are an ethnic group native to Romania, who speak Romanian; they are the majority inhabitants of Romania....
journalist and a family friend, got him his first job as a radio host in the early 90s.
In 2009 he won an APTR (Romanian Association for Television Programs) award, category "One Man Show".
Filmography
Throughout his career, Mircea Badea has made cameos in various Romanian movies. He mentioned his role in the 1999 Sergiu NicolaescuSergiu Nicolaescu
Sergiu Florin Nicolaescu is a Romanian film director, actor and politician. He is best known for his historical films, such as Mihai Viteazul , Dacii , Razboiul Independenţei , as well as for his series of...
-directed Triunghiul morţii (Death Triangle) saying he appeared in the movie because he had serious financial difficulties and was in need of money.
- OglindaOglindaOglinda , also known as Începutul adevărului , is a controversial 1993 film by Romanian director Sergiu Nicolaescu...
(1993) - Triunghiul morţii (1999)
- Pitici şi tătici (TV series) - 2003
- Milionari de weekend (2004)
Political stance
He is a frequent critic of president Traian BăsescuTraian Basescu
Traian Băsescu is the current President of Romania. After serving as the mayor of Bucharest from June 2000 until December 2004, he was elected president in the Romanian Presidential Elections of 2004 and inaugurated on December 20, 2004...
, who in turn made a video clip ridiculing Badea. The video clip begins with president Basescu saying "it's raining outside", followed by a long diatribe of an actor looking like Badea complaining that the rain is supported by taxpayers' money. Badea aired a response the same day, which turned the satire on its head by asking a long series of politically inconvenient questions for the president, to which the "it's raining outside" presidential non-answer is played back. The exchange has received widespread media coverage.
Trivia
He fought against the Romanian pugilist Leonard DorofteiLeonard Doroftei
Leonard Dorin Doroftei is a Romanian-Canadian former boxer, the WBA Lightweight World Champion from 5 January 2002 to 24 October 2003.-Amateur highlights:...
on an Antena1 TV charity show
Follows martial artists and practices some as hobby as well as holding a rubber bullet gun licence
Is a big fan of Lucian Bute http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucian_Bute
Doesn't like the month of December due to its demands on his professional life and the over the top celebrations
Personal life
Is not married; satires the traditions associated with marriage as well as distances himself from strong religious beliefs.Commercial
Badea also has also launched his own limited model watch which is Swiss made http://www.mircea-badea-ceasuri.ro/Those who order are promised an individually built and signed watch by Badea within minimum 30 days.
The website is only in Romanian. It is unclear if international postage and warranty cover is also available.
External links
- Mircea Badea's blog
- Official website for the „În gura presei” TV Show
- http://www.mircea-badea-ceasuri.ro
- http://www.atua.org.au/biogs/ALE0933b.htm
- http://ingurapresei.a1.ro/social/Mircea-Badea-a-De-ce-nu-s-a-gasit-nici-un-roman-ca_2148.html
- http://www.atua.org.au/biogs/ALE0933b.htm
- http://ingurapresei.a1.ro/intamplari/Mircea-Badea-Urasc-luna-Decembrie_1953.html
- http://ingurapresei.a1.ro/social/Criza-financiara-generata-de-o-mare-conspiratie-mo_3156.html
- http://ingurapresei.a1.ro/intamplari/10-ani-de-la-atentatele-din-America_3296.html