Cerbul de Aur: the Italian star Gabriel Garko, the special guest star of the Festival
The international star Gabriel Garko, one of the most famous actors in Italy, will be the special guest star of the contest and Gala evenings of the Cerbul de Aur Festival, organised by Romanian Television.
Gabriel Garko is known to the Romanian public especially from the series „Honor and respect” recently broacasted by TVR. The fans of the Italian sex-symbol will see him on the Festival’s stage on August 30th and August 31st and also at the Gala evening – on September 1st – live on TVR 1 and TVR Moldova.
Gabriel Garko has won the title of Mister Italy and has a long experience in the field of cinematography, making his debut in 1995, when he had his first appearance in a soap opera. Then he interpreted roles in „A running woman” (1996), „Lord of the City” (1996), „Black Angel” (1998), „Snake Bite” (1999) and „Villa Ada” (2000). He performed in the miniseries „Three stars” (1999) and „Eyes Poison Green” (2001).
Gabriel Garko had roles on big screen movies as well. He has performed in „Paparazzi” (1998), „Le fate ignoranti” (2001), „Senso 45” (2002), „Callas Forever” (2002), „Una moglie bellissima” (2007), „Aspettando il sole” (2008).
His most successful role was in the series „L’onore e il rispetto” (Honour and respect), in 2006, a role which helped him become one of the greatest Italian actors.
Broadcasted in Romania by TVR 2 channel, the Italian series had a great audience at the public television. The fans will have the chance to see this series again this autumn, on TVR 2.
Half a century after the first edition of the Cerbul de Aur, the stage of the Festival will host performances of stars such as: Andra, Delia, Horia Brenciu, Loredana, The Motans, Carla’s Dreams, Flavius and Linda Teodosiu Show Band, The Humans, James Blunt, Amy Macdonald, Gigliola Cinquetti, Eleni Foureira, Edvin Marton.
The contest section of the Festival will have 18 protagonists. Artists from 15 countries will compete for the Grand Trophy of the Cerbul de Aur Festival or for one of the numerous prizes.
The festival will take place in the period August 29th – September 2nd and will have a special format, with an Anniversary gala, two days of contest, a Gala of the Festival, the show Romania Centenary and connected events .
The event will be broadcast live and exclusively by the Romanian Television.