?tefan Constantin Banica (Romanian pronunciation: [?te'fa? konstan'tim b?'nik?]; November 11, 1933 – May 27, 1995) was a Romanian actor and singer, of Romani ethnicity, from Calara?i.
Aside from starring in multiple films, he was also known for his interpretation of songs such as "Îmi acorda?i un dans", "Cum am ajuns sa te iubesc", "Gioconda se marita", "Hei, co?ar, co?ar", and "Asta seara ma fac praf".
His son, ?tefan Banica Jr., is also well known in the entertainment industry.
He was born in a house situated on Calara?i Street (nowadays Pompierilor Street), in Calara?i; his father was Dragan Constandache Banica, a lautar.