Maria Ciobanu Access

Her marriage and professional partnership with singer Ion Dolănescu was the "love story of the century" in Romania, though it was marked by public scandal and eventually a bitter separation.

She created the acclaimed podcast "The Village of Mădălina," which follows a young mother's struggle to escape poverty over several years. 🥋 The Athlete: Ana-Maria Ciobanu (Sambo/Judo) Maria Ciobanu

She served as a deputy in the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova for several terms, starting in 2010. Her marriage and professional partnership with singer Ion