He was the Romanian actor who couldn’t live without love: My wife sent me to other places to get rid of me / Video
The Romanian actor who could not live without love. Ernest Mafteiknown as “Bădia” in the Romanian film and theater world, was one of Romania’s most prolific actors, with over 225 roles in various film and television productions.
Born on March 6, 1920 in Prăjești, Bacău county, the actor was a free spirit from his youth. Although his father dreamed of seeing him as a teacher or priest, Ernest was more attracted to the world of theater and poetry. From a young age, he shared his artistic talents by publishing poems in local magazines.
In the interwar period, he joined the legionary movement, and during the fascist regime of Ion Antonescu, he was involved in political activities. At only 21 years old, he had the courage to put his life in danger to save 136 Jews suspected of communist activities, hiding them in his hometown of Prăjești.
The Romanian actor who could not live without love
Even though he enjoyed recognition and success on stage and in front of the cameras, Ernest Maftei’s personal life was just as full of adventures and challenges. Married only once, he was known for his charm and tumultuous relationships with women. “My wife used to send me to other places to get rid of me,” the actor testified about his peak period, when he was a constant presence in the artistic world, writes romaniatv.net.
However, Ernest Maftei was much more than an actor and a seducer. He was a man passionate about art and life, who had the courage to follow his own convictions and fight for what he believed in.
