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Maia Morgenstern

Acting · Born May 1, 1962 · Bucharest, Romania

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 Gibson's The Passion of the Christ. In Romania, she has been nationally known since her 1992 role as Nela in Balanţa, a film known in the United States as The Oak, set during the waning days of Communist Romania.

Movies with Maia Morgenstern

• The Passion of the Christ (2004) — Maria
• Ulysses' Gaze (1995) — Ulysses' Wives
• High Strung (2016) — Markova
• The Crucifixion (2017) — Dr. Funar
• The Bra (2019) — Fidan
• Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula (2000) — Woman at Fountain
• The Oak (1992) — Nela
• Boys On Film 20: Heaven Can Wait (2020) — Mother (segment "Isha")
• Terezín (2023)
• Nostradamus (1994) — Helen
• What About Love (2024) — Sister Martina
• Iubire Elenă (2012)

TV shows with Maia Morgenstern

• Las Fierbinti (2012) — Rapidoaica
• The Sacrifice (2019) — Eva
• In the Name of Honour (2010) — Marieta Stuttman
• Aniela (2009) — Maica Irina