Ilinca Manolache

Ilinca Manolache (born 1 August 1985) is a Romanian actress.

Early life and education Manolache was born in Bucharest to actress Rodica Negrea and actor Dinu Manolache. In 2008, she graduated from the I. L. Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film.

Career After graduation, Manolache worked at Teatrul Mic in Bucharest.

Manolache is a frequent collaborator of director Radu Jude. She first appeared in his 2018 feature I Do Not Care If We Go Down in History as Barbarians, followed in 2021 by Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn and the short film Caricaturana.

In 2021, Manolache created the character of Bobiță, a misogynist with a penchant for foul language and a distinctive appearance achieved using a Snapchat filter. While her Instagram videos as Bobiță were initially poorly received among her theater world contemporaries, the character was incorporated into her next collaboration with Jude, the 2023 comedy Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World.

Personal life Manolache identifies as a feminist, creating the character of Bobiță in response to sexist influencers like Andrew Tate and her frustration with the conservative theater world in Romania. She spoke out against the mistreatment of actresses when professor Șerban Puiu from her own alma mater was accused of harassing his acting students.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2009 Weekend cu mama Silvia 2010 Bunraku Prostitute 2013 Funeralii fericite Secretara Platou 2015 Bucharest Non Stop Ilinca 2018 I Do Not Care If We Go Down in History as Barbarians Oltea 2020 Unidentified Nepotica 2021 Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn Tour Guide Parent Caricaturana Short film 2023 Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World Angela Răducanu/Bobiță 2025 Kontinental '25 Irina Dracula The film will have its world premiere at the Locarno in August, in the Main Competition section, where it competes for Golden Leopard. 2026 The Diary of a Chambermaid Ilinca TBA What Happens at Night Filming

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref. 2023 Chicago International Film Festival Silver Hugo for Best PerformanceDo Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World 2024 Gopo Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role