Horia Zugravescu

Son of the painter Mihaela Zugravescu and justice Pästorel Zugravescu. After having been selected through a public audition for the lead role "Scatiul" ("Siskin"), partner to "Babuscä" ("Rudd"), in the children adventure movie "Aventurile lui Babuscä", Horia Zugravescu impressed by his natural charm and handsome looks, thus becoming the best friend of his main fan, the future director Mihnea Columbeanu. Soon after, Horia finished his studies at the School No. 24 in Bucharest and moved on to the famous "Gheorghe Lazar National College". As a high-school student, he became a popular folk music singer and guitar-player. In 1980, he started his University studies as an engineer, and after taking his degree, he began his professional career in the oil and gas industry in Romania. Since 1990, he moved to the US, where he changed his name into Daniel Zugris, and has worked in the environmental industry, serving both government and private clients. He holds a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering and Management from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and a Master's degree in Geological and Geophysical Engineering from the University of Bucharest, Romania. Mr. Zugris is a Professional Engineer registered in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Arizona.