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Cabral Ibacka
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| Born |
Cabral Neculai Ibacka
4 October 1977 |
| Other names | Cabral |
| Occupation | Actor, television personality, TV presenter, philanthropist, Tae Bo coach |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Height | 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in) |
| Spouse(s) |
Luana Mitran
(m. 2000–2006)Andreea Pătraşcu
(m. 2011) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Alexander Ibacka Argentina Boldea |
Cabral Neculai Ibacka Zabana (born October 4, 1977), known simply as Cabral, is a famous Romanian TV personality, actor, and coach. He is also known for his charity work and was a European vice-champion in kickboxing in 1994.
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Cabral's Early Life and Sports Career
Cabral was born in Bucharest, Romania. He started training in martial arts like kickboxing and Muay Thai when he was just six years old. By the time he was 23, he had won many awards and titles in these sports.
He also studied at the Ecological University of Bucharest, focusing on sports. Cabral was one of the first people to bring Tae Bo to Romania after 1997. Tae Bo is a fitness program that combines martial arts techniques with aerobics.
Cabral's Journey in Television and Acting
Cabral began his career in television in 1998. He hosted different shows on TV channels like Antena 1 and Prima TV.
In 2000, Cabral joined Acasă TV. This move helped him start acting in movies and TV series. One of his most well-known roles was in 2005. He played Inspector Eduard Bălan in a popular Romanian TV show called Băieți buni. Since then, he has acted in several other TV dramas, often called soap operas.
He also appeared in a French movie called Je ne marcherais jamais seul! in 1996. Later, in 2007, he was in the movie Catacombs.
Helping Others: Cabral's Charity Work
Besides his work in TV and acting, Cabral is very active in charity. He has worked on many projects to help people. He has partnered with organizations like Ovidiu Rom Association, HHC Romania, and Hospice Casa Speranței. He also has his own organization, "Zâmbet și Suflet," which means "Smile and Soul," dedicated to helping those in need.
Cabral's Family Life
Cabral's father is from the Republic of the Congo. He studied at the University of Bucharest and later became the Health Minister in Congo-Brazzaville.
Cabral has been married twice. His first marriage was to Luana Mitran from 2000 to 2006. They have a daughter named Inoke, who was born in 2002.
He is currently married to actress Andreea Pătrașcu. They got married in 2011. They have two children together: a daughter born in December 2018, and a son born in October 2021.
Interestingly, Cabral is also related to the NBA basketball player Serge Ibaka.
See also
- Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles (movie)
