Gabriel Spahiu (born May 22, 1981) is a Romanian actor, director, and screenwriter best known for his roles in Romanian cinema. He was born in the city of Cluj, Romania, and started his acting career at the age of 17 with a role in the Romanian television series Din Dragoste.
Spahiu's first feature film was the 2006 comedy La Bloc, which he also wrote and directed. The film was well-received by critics and audiences alike, and won the Special Jury Award at the Transilvania International Film Festival.
Spahiu followed up his success with the 2007 romantic comedy Un etaj Mai Jos, which he also wrote and directed. The film was a commercial success, and won the Best Screenplay Award at the Gopo Awards.
In 2009, Spahiu starred in the romantic comedy Dupa Dealuri, which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The film was a major critical and commercial success, and established Spahiu as one of the most promising young actors in Romania.
In 2011, Spahiu starred in the drama film Outbound, which he also wrote and directed. The film was a critical success and won the Best Director Award at the Gopo Awards.
Spahiu has also acted in theatre, appearing in productions of plays such as A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Importance of Being Earnest, and The Cherry Orchard. He has also appeared in numerous television series, such as the comedy series Buftea and the drama series Inimi Cicatrizate.
Spahiu has won numerous awards for his acting and directing, including the Best Actor and Best Director Awards at the Transilvania International Film Festival, the Best Screenplay Award at the Gopo Awards, and the Best Director Award at the Gopo Awards.
Spahiu is a dedicated artist and continues to work in both film and theatre. He has served as a jury member for the Transilvania International Film Festival and the Gopo Awards, and is an active member of the Romanian film industry.
