Ștefan Constantin Bănică, born on November 11, 1933, in Călărași, Romania, was a singer and actor. He began his career as a folk musician, following in the footsteps of his father, Drăgan Constandache. Bănică's discography includes albums like Îmi acordați un dans? (1967), Ștefan Bănică (1968), and Vă Rog Să-mi Acordați... (2000). Notable songs include "Cum am ajuns să te iubesc", "Gioconda se mărită", "Hei, coșar, coșar", and "Astă seară mă fac praf". His acting career spanned multiple films, including Dincolo de barieră (1965) and Haiducii (1966). He passed away on May 27, 1995, in Bucharest. Bănică posthumously received a star on the Walk of Fame in Bucharest in 2016 for his contributions to theater and film.