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... Born on November 7, 1986, in Iasi, Romania, Olimpia Melinte has always wanted to be an actress. Supported by her parents, who understood and encouraged all her dreams, she studied acting in high school and college. She has a master degree in Dramatic Arts from the Arts University "George Enescu" (Iasi). Olimpia has appeared on the stage of the Nati ... ... ( read more! ) ... ... ... ... ... A Romanian film and stage actress, described by Florin Mitu of AMOS News as "a symbol of Romanian theater and film". In the English-speaking world, she is probably best known for the role of Mary, the mother of Jesus, in Mel Gibsons The Passion of the Christ. In Romania, she has been nationally known since her 1992 role as Nela in Balana, a film kn ... ... ( read more! ) ... ... ... ... ... ... ...