Well-known actor Marius Manole told journalist Vitalie Cojocari that he is giving up the Order “Cultural Merit” in the rank of Knight category D – “Performing Arts”, a distinction received from the President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, in 2016.
“Tomorrow at 10.00, I will go to Cotroceni to give him the medal back. I am ashamed that I have it at home “, said Marius Manole, actor at the National Theater in Bucharest.
Marius Manole states that he supported Iohannis, that he went out for him and voted for him, but that at this moment he no longer recognizes him and he is ashamed that he received such a distinction from him, meant to confirm his prestige. artistic activity.
“(…) Lately I no longer recognize Iohannis, I am ashamed that I received that Order from him. I’m going to Cotroceni tomorrow at 10.00 to give him back the medal. Take her, do what you want with her, I’m ashamed to have her at home (…) said the actor.
Marius Manole is not the first artist to resign from the president of Romania. Recently, Tudor Chirilă also brought harsh criticism to Iohannis, but also to Oana Pelea. Also, the soloist of the band Taxi, Dan Teodorescu, released a satirical piece addressed to Iohannis, entitled “A Saxon”.
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