Cătălin Bordea
Bordea
About Cătălin Bordea
Catalin Bordea, known on stage as Bordea, is a Romanian stand-up comedian, actor, podcaster, and television personality from Botosani. He studied painting at Stefan Luchian Art High School before enrolling at UNATC (National University of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography) in Bucharest. He began performing stand-up in the late 2000s and co-founded The Fool comedy club in Bucharest in 2018 alongside Micutzu and Nelu Cortea. He is one of the most recognized faces in Romanian stand-up comedy.
Bordea has released several stand-up specials, all available on YouTube. "In Vino Veritas" (2020) was his first solo special, filmed in his hometown of Botosani. "Expus" (2022) was filmed at The Comedy Store in London. "Teoria conspiratiei" (2023) was released as the first Romanian stand-up special to premiere in cinemas, with the theatrical debut on December 8, 2023. "Tras Prin Inel" (2025) is his latest special, an autobiographical set about his Botosani roots. Earlier he appeared in the joint show "Stricam o generatie" (2018) at Sala Palatului alongside Dan Badea and Micutzu. On television, Bordea joined the jury of iUmor (Antena 1) from Season 15 onward and launched the podcast "Un Simplu Podcast cu Bordea si Cortea" in 2018. His comedy is rooted in autobiographical storytelling, turning personal experiences - family, relationships, and life in provincial Romania - into observational and self-deprecating material.
Bordea performs regularly at The Fool comedy club in Bucharest (Calea Victoriei 118), which he co-founded. He also tours nationally, with shows across Romanian cities. His full catalog of stand-up specials is available on his YouTube channel.
Videos (295)
Videos 97 to 120 of 295.
2:06Casele cetatenilor de etnie roma (cu Radu Bucalaie) - Bordea Stand-up Comedy Official
65.4K views
1:01:51Colegi de cameră | EP. 18 | Cu Bordea, Cortea și Radu Dumitrescu
64.8K views
1:04:16Colegi de camerã | EP. 15 | Cu Bordea, Cortea și Mukinka
63.7K views
2:21CEA MAI PROASTĂ GLUMĂ
62.8K views
1:05:16USP S2E26 - Fool's Love (Bucalae, Alexandra, Teodora, Calita, Ioana)
60.5K views
39:56Bordea si Cortea | Un simplu podcast | USP S3E18 - Virusace
59.5K views
44:08Bordea si Cortea | Un simplu podcast | USP S2E38 - Ulei de Cockos
58.3K views
1:03:05Colegi de cameră | EP. 40 | Invitat Iulian Postelnicu
58K views
48:11Colegi de cameră | EP. 25 | Cu Bordea și Cortea
58K views
1:09:06Colegi de cameră | EP. 37 | Invitat Adrian Teleșpan
57.9K views
2:07Nebun dupa tine | Bordea
57.8K views
35:37Un simplu podcast cu Bordea si Cortea | Ep. 2 | Interlopii
57.7K views
48:27Bordea si Cortea | Un simplu podcast | USP S3E14 - Atentie la Gang
56.8K views
41:35Bordea si Cortea | Un simplu podcast | USP S3E24 - Singuri Acasa
56.6K views
43:41Bordea si Cortea | Un simplu podcast | USP S3E19 - Aripioare de Porc (cu Buca)
56.6K views
40:07Bordea si Cortea | Un simplu podcast | USP S2E41 - NIMIC (cu Radu Bucalae)
55.4K views
11:40Prima oara | Cristi Popesco si Radu Bucalae | Bordea Stand-up Comedy Official
55.3K views
37:32Bordea si Cortea | Un simplu podcast | USP S2E36 - Idei de MILIOANE! (cu Florin Gheorghe)
54.2K views
41:29Bordea si Cortea | Un simplu podcast | USP S2E42 - Proiecte TV (cu Radu Bucalae)
54K views
37:21Bordea si Cortea | Un simplu podcast | USP S3E22 | Episodul 100
53.9K views
9:28Care-i faza? # Ep.1 | invitat Radu Bucalae - Bordea Stand-up Comedy Official
53.7K views
41:27Bordea si Cortea | Un simplu podcast | USP S3E12 - Alanafanbeti Functionali (cu Buca)
53.6K views
39:37Bordea si Cortea | Un simplu podcast | USP S2E39 - Louis CK
53.2K views
6:34Care-i faza? # Ep.8| Invitati Mocanu si Bucalae - Bordea Stand-up Comedy Official
53.1K viewsGuest appearances (3)
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1:04:00DA BRAVO! Podcast cu Cătălin Bordea
Mihai Bobonete
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1:33:29DA BRAVO! Podcast cu Cătălin Bordea 2023
Mihai Bobonete
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1:20:43DA BRAVO! Podcast - Cătălin Bordea 2025
Mihai Bobonete
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Bordea?
Catalin Bordea, known as Bordea, is a Romanian stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster from Botosani. He co-founded The Fool comedy club in Bucharest in 2018 and has released five stand-up specials since 2018. He is also a jury member on the television show iUmor (Antena 1) and co-hosts the popular podcast Un Simplu Podcast cu Bordea si Cortea.
What is Bordea's most famous special?
"Teoria conspiratiei" (2023) is arguably his most notable special, as it became the first Romanian stand-up special to receive a full cinema premiere, on December 8, 2023. His 2022 special "Expus", filmed at The Comedy Store in London, also received wide attention.
What style of comedy does Bordea do?
Bordea's comedy is rooted in autobiographical storytelling - he mines his upbringing in Botosani, relationships, and personal history for material that is honest, self-deprecating, and relatable. He also incorporates crowdwork and audience interaction into his live shows.
Where is Bordea from?
Bordea was born and raised in Botosani, in northeastern Romania. He later moved to Bucharest to study at UNATC and built his comedy career there. His hometown features prominently in his comedy material.
Where can I watch Bordea?
All of Bordea's stand-up specials are available on his YouTube channel (youtube.com/channel/UCwO2NgrXCTE0Y4_KxCCVyoQ). He is also active on Instagram (@bordeacatalin) and TikTok (@bordeacatalin999).
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