Excusive Interview with Adelina Pestritu (p

For those that don`t know you, what is that you do and how did you become famous in your country?

I had my first television project 7 years ago, when I introduced a weekly news about the Romanian high society. It was an experience from which I learned a lot about working in television, because for me, that was my first contact with people, with the audience to whom I was addressing, and I learned to receive their reactions whether they were of appreciation and admiration or not. Then I presented several television shows, including a late night show which was actually a live daily marathon with many guests on set, because it was aired from Monday to Thursday, live for two hours. A good period of time, I was involved in two television projects running in parallel.

I have built from scratch a project that I really believe in , that suits me and that I admire its growth with so much pride , the online magazine www.EDAMagazine.ro, I also have a videoblog - EDA Video Blog and a community of over 2,000,000 friends on Social Media. I have big plans, I like to dream big and create myself a great future. I look forward to transforming all of it into reality, so I can talk about them.

The beautiful inside-out ADELINA PESTRITU

Photographer: Bogdan Teodorov Model: Adelina Pestritu Fashion stylist: Eniko Szanto Makeup: Andreea Popeanu Hair: Adrian Perjovschi

Dress: Murmur / Shoes: Il Passo

Your name is well known in Romania, and you are being pursued by many young people. Why should a young person have you as a role model?

I learned from mistakes, I worked for every desire that I fulfilled and I expected my turn to happiness. I would be honored to know that I inspire others by my daring projects in which I have succeeded, even if they looked like impossible dreams, by the respect that I have and I try to show to people who follow me, by my actions trying to become a better person, more generous, more attentive to others. I am convinced that only when you can make people less fortunate than you and with no hope, nor spiritual joy or smile, and make them believe in the feeling of happiness and tomorrow, you can consider yourself a good example. I love children, old people and animals. I try to contribute somehow to a better life for them through everything I do every day. Whatever happens, I promise not to forget that there are people who have nothing to eat and children who do not have a dream and with just a small gesture from those around them, can brighten up their lives. I’m the happiest when I can do that! Do you have any future projects or planning on having any outside of Romania? What and where are they?

Some time ago I was talking to a good friend and she told me about the “Indigo children”, those described as having a unique personality and endless desire to achieve the impossible. Interesting, but the more interesting part was that she fits me in this category. My friend might be right, because I want for myself, which translates into common terms, the “impossible.” It is something that I dreamed since I was little girl and when I was dreaming, I wanted the exact same things that I have today. So it can be done! You just have to wish for it and work, in order to do everything and to get on the road you`ve been dreaming of. Therefore I want to stay in television, even abroad, but also to get into the world of acting, which it was introduced to me

Dress: Murmur / Jacket: Cristina Savulescu

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Is it worse to fail at something or never attempt it in the first place?

Yes. I’m the kind of person who tries in every way to solve things, even if this may entail a failure. At least I know I tried ... not all goes smoothly and with each mistake, we can only grow. I would rather do my best to do something good with all the risks that derive from it, than live with the regret that I didn’t do everything I could`ve done.

What one piece of advice would you offer to a teenager? What about to someone your age?

To any person, regardless of age, I recommend earnestly to follow their dream until it becomes reality, to have hope, to believe in it as it already came true, to be optimistic and to be a fighter, no matter how hard life is. I am absolutely aware that life is full of dificulties, but if you have faith in God, you will overcome everything and get where you want. Surround yourself with positive people from who you can learn something.

a few years ago when I had a role in a soap-opera. I find it fascinating to imagine yourself in the skin of all kinds of characters. That’s what I call freedom. Be who you want, when you want! I am open to any project if it pleases my soul from the first impulse. Life can offer you many surprises. I will receive them with open arms. and how would you fight to solve it?

If I could, I would stop discrimination of any kind. I am against violence and intolerance on the peculiarities of others. It seems primitive to blame someone who doesn’t share the same events with you. Normality is relative. Each one looks at it in their own way, and lives it after their instincts and uniqueness.

What is true happiness to you? What`s your biggest regret in life? Have you done any humanitarian projects? How do you contribute to a better world?

Happiness for me is family, love and spiritual satisfaction. I am not the kind of person who gives too much importance to material things, because they come and go. My soul keeps a smile on my face and nothing can replace that. I would say that my happiness comes from the happiness of those around me. I charge myself with positive energy when I help people in need, when I give them hope and tell them that everything will be ok, when I can do good to those who have forgotten to smile.

My great regret is that I am short on time and can`t spend more with my parents. They live in another city, and I rarely get to them because of the projects that I have in Bucharest, in Romania or abroad.

What do you like most about your country?

Romania is a wonderful country with warm and loving people, beautiful places and rich history with customs and traditions that can conquer any tourist from the first sight. The food is one of the strengths of the country where I was born and proudly live in. Any tourist falls in love with our traditional dishes and our ospitality. I love Romania and the people who live here. The sights are memorable and the picturesque landscapes can revive the soul of the most insensitive person. Yes. I got involved in humanitarian projects and I have initiated many charitable causes, but I didn’t make an event out of it. I find it naturally that everyone should do everything they can to make this world a better place. For several years, I have visited a child that at the age of one and a half suffered facial burns up to 80%. Now he is 6 years old and needs 2-3 surgeries per year. I decided to deal with this case, helping him with everything I can. Along with Dr Kasem Abu Bakr, I conducted a campaign for Paul and we will help him recover, giving the needed operations and support in order for him to feel accepted. We want to alleviate suffering and help him be looked at differently by those around him, not like a sick or deformed child. Besides, I was involved in a campaign for autistic children, I cut my hair shorter and donated it to foundations that help cancer patients. And because I love kids very much, once in awhile I baptize children whose families are without the financial possibilities, and children of people who grew up in orphanages. As a matter of fact, in a month I will baptize a boy who is in this situation. I like to know I have a big family in which each of them has their important place.

If a perfect world existed, would people communicate in it?

everything goes by the book, we can understand our needs by looking in eachother`s eyes. A perfect world requires lightness and comfort. In a perfect world, it would probably all come by itself, without much effort.

If you could change one thing with the world, what would it be?

It’s depressing when I see how mean people can be with one another and I cannot understand how can you hate your fellow man when the only thing we should do is support and help eachother and form a whole, one heart, one beat. Maybe I’m an idealist, but I like to think that the day will come when people will realize that love will make all bad disapear.

If you could meet anyone in the world (dead or alive), who would it be and what would say to them?

If I had to choose, I would like to meet my grandparents who are no longer alive for years. I would like to say that I really miss them and do not really know how to live without them.

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three items would you take with you and why?

1. Although it is not exactly the healthiest thing, I must admit that I can not live without my phone, because with it I maintain a close relationship with my family and loved ones. 2. Nobby ,my puppy that I`ve had for 6 years and I love him very much. 3. My lover, with whom I would be able to build a life full of love and happiness.

What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done and would you do it again?

I piloted an air balloon and I loved it. Landing involves many calculations and it is quite difficult, but I managed to get on the ground safely. I dived in a submarine, although I had a slight feeling of claustrophobia. I would love to repeat these experiences and I have a lot to do on the list of “crazy adventures”.

You are a very fashionable woman. Do you have any favorite designers? Which designer did you always dream to work with? Michael Costello. They are my favorites. I like to wear elegant things, although sometimes I am into hip, young-ish and sporty looks too. It depends on the event, mood and entourage. I like to feel good in the clothes I wear, not necessarily comfortable, but they have to represent me.

“One day I was approached by our Romanian PR, Razvan Ferigeanu, requesting me to consider featuring Adelina in one of our issues. After a few back and forth emails with her, I realized that I even wanted her on our cover and most of all, I wanted the whole world to see how beautiful inside-out she truly is. “

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Where do you think you will be in 25-30 years from now? Any goals that you`d like to share with us?

I want to have children, preferably twins, a boy and a girl. And give them a childhood in the countryside , as I have grown up with. I would love for them to learn about the beauty of nature, the fascination of discovering people and their personality and everything that our ancestors left us as wealth. I would like to build my life abroad, which I can share with my soul country, Romania. I plan to leave the country, but not for good. I`d like to specifically stay away for 6 months and return for 6 in Romania. I would like for my children to know what is essential and to choose what they want to do further, and by doing this, I`d offer them the opportunity to make comparisons. I intend to establish a hospice for the elderly. This desire comes from the love I had and still have for my grandparents, even if they are not with me. Whenever I meet someone eaderly , I have tears in my eyes thinking of them. They raised me and I spent all my holidays in their arms. Because of this, I want to help people who do not have a beautiful and quiet old age, and give them all my love. I would love to develop my passion for photography. Maybe in the future I`d like to teach photography courses. I love everything beautiful.

What song best describes you or your work ethic?

The song that defines me is a song composed and sung by Speak - called “By chance”, not just because he is my boyfriend, nor because I’m the lead character in the video, but because it is a beautiful song that to me, it feels like it “speaks” of how I am. It is a piece made about love and romance.

Pick two celebrities to be your parents and tell us why.

Now that’s a challenge. I never thought about it, but I can do an exercise of imagination. Since I actually adore Rihanna, I think I could call her “Mommy” :)) I have a lot to learn from her. The role of a father might successfully go to Wentworth Miller from the TV show called “Prison Break”, because not only he is a very good actor, especially since he starred in my favorite show, but also has blue eyes that I could`ve inherited :)) The combination of olive skin from “mother” Rihanna and Wenthworth`s eyes, I would result as a super sexy, exotic mulatto.

If you could be anyone else, who would it be and why?

Angelina Jolie. She is an extremly loving mother and a wife . She knows how to reconcile the career and family life very well. She is modest and extremely careful with others. These are the features that I appreciate the best in a person.

Any life advice you`d like to give our readers?

I would love to send them all a message from the heart: “Life should be lived, not just sponken about. “