Anghel Damian was born on the 9th of August 1991, in a family of well-known Romanian filmmakers. His father, Laurentiu Damian, is a Film Director and the president of the Romanian Union Of Filmmakers, while his mother, Anca Damian , is also a famous film director, known for the movie "Crulic - A path to beyond". The young Damian started his acting career at the age of 17, at first in theatre and independent short films. He got admitted at the National University of Theatrical and Cinematography Arts with a merit scholarship for the Acting Programme, and finished in 2013. While still in school, he was awarded best Actor Award at CINEMAIUBIT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL for his roles in three different short films. He also got a small role in the Hallmark TV Production " William and Kate: A love story ", which was shot in Romania and directed by Linda Yellen. After graduation, he landed his first major television role, playing the antagonist part for 70 episodes, in a well-known Romanian TV-Series -" Lost Angels". He also got his debut for his first feature film with a secondary role in " Roxanne" directed by Vali Hotea, a film that premiered at the Locarno Film Festival in 2013. He also won the Award for Best Young Comedy Actor at the National Gala for Young Talent "Gala Hop" 2013, a well-known Romanian Theatre Gala. He is involved both in theatre and film, and is currently preparing for his first leading role in the feature film " In Perfect Health" that will be shot in 2015. Show less «