Career

Aside from starring in multiple films, he was also known for his interpretation of songs such as "Îmi acordați un dans", "Cum am ajuns să te iubesc", "Gioconda se mărită", "Hei, coșar, coșar", and "Astă seară mă faculty praf". He was born in a house situated on Călărași Street (nowadays Pompierilor Street), in Călărași. His father was Drăgan Constandache Bănică, a lăutar.