Maria Popovici

Maria Popovici is a Romanian stand-up comedian and actress born in 1991 in Bucharest. A graduate of the National University of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography (UNATC), she transitioned from theater into stand-up comedy and has become one of the most prominent female comedians in Romania. She won the iUmor competition on Antena 1, which launched her into mainstream visibility. Since then, she has built a large following through live shows, streaming specials on ComedyBox, and an active social media presence with over 180K followers on Instagram.

Maria Popovici released her stand-up special "O sa fie bine (?)" on YouTube in January 2025, marking a milestone in her career as a solo performer. She is a regular on the ComedyBox streaming platform, where she has multiple recorded shows and stand-up performances available. From 2022 she served as a judge on Stand-Up Revolution Season 2 on Antena 1, joining the panel alongside Teo, Vio, Costel, and Dan Badea. She is part of the comedy trio MMB together with Mincu (Alexandru Minculescu) and Banciu, with whom she performs joint shows across Romania and co-hosts the podcast "S-a si ras" on YouTube, which has over 140 episodes. In 2024 she also appeared in the TV show "Sariti de pe fix!" on Pro TV. Her comedy draws on personal experience, relationships, and everyday social observations delivered with sharp, self-aware humor.

Maria Popovici tours regularly across Romania, performing both solo shows and group shows with the MMB trio (Maria, Mincu, Banciu). Her stand-up special "O sa fie bine (?)" is available free on her YouTube channel. Her back catalogue of shows and specials is available on ComedyBox.