Biography
Lia Sinchevici (Sin-Kay-Vi-ch) was born in the Eastern European town called Rezina, Republic of Moldova, daughter of the two doctors, Vladimir and Maria. Lia has Polish origins. Since childhood she was very poetic, reciting poetry in front of crowds and later being a young TV star in her local town TV station, broadcasting and presenting various shows and also an activist of the debate club. At age 16, first exit outside Moldova was into the USA as an exchange student, winning a Future Leaders Exchange scholarship to represent the culture of her country. Did great volunteering work in some schools of Ohio and taught people about Moldovan traditions and learned about American culture throughout her host-family. After graduating school, she decided to study Journalism in Romania, the country next door. Really fast, some Bucharest modeling agencies noticed her and she was spotted on the runway, catalogs, magazines (such as Elle), ads throughout the city clients absolutely loving her natural beauty. Her agents quickly started to recommend her for TV/internet commercials and various artists videos, as Lia was naturally acting in front of the camera and enjoying that process. The commercials and videos she was involved turned viral on YouTube. She soon realized that she has a lot to give to the world throughout acting, so she enrolled in the reputable actor Dragos Bucur acting school to test her skills. Encouraged, she acted in two shorts, enough to be spotted for TV Comedy Show of Toni Grecu, one of the leaders of the Romanian comedy since 1981. Lia's charisma took over Romanian public, and shortly she turned into a star. Once Lia graduated from Journalism, she went for admissions of the National University of Theatrical Arts, one of the best acting academies from Europe, so she could learn everything about her talent. By now, Lia took her time to study methods, to practice in different plays versatile compositions, compete in young actors contests, play on stage and get a master's degree in theatrical art. Lia has done only a few international low-budget productions at Media Pro Studios, but thanks to them she started her career meeting and working with world known personalities such as Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgreen, Cuba Gooding Jr., Shia LeBoef, Rupert Grint, Mads Mickelsen, Svetlana Khodchenkova, Christoph Waltz etc. Directors admire her comic skills from famous sit-com production "Dementia Hospital" and "Romanian Comedy Service", a show where guest stars of each episode are the biggest TV and movie stars and real politicians; but as a guest of the famous TV show "Guaranteed 100%" as Maggie from the Cat on a hot tin roof made a massive impression on her dramatic skills. Her first appearance on National Television (TVR2) for a filmed theatrical play production, hit nr.1 ratings of the evening, overcoming the news audience. These and a few more productions are the only ones Lia accepted during her acting studies throughout the 5 years of University. Besides studies Lia took her time to travel as she never had the possibility in childhood and she made solid friendships with Romanian biggest artists from various areas. Has skills in non-verbal theatre, dance theatre and sports such as soccer, tennis, horseback riding and scene fighting. Now, Lia is involved in many creative projects with young generation writers and also Lia is dedicating her time for theatrical plays and New Wave Romanian Cinema, ready to take over her career.
