Natalia Morari

Natalia Morari is a Moldovan journalist whose career spans investigative reporting, political commentary, and broadcasting leadership. Born on 12 January 1984, she became a familiar face on Moldovan television through her work as a moderator and author of several political programs.

Between 2010 and 2013, she moderated the political analysis show "Fabrika" on Publika TV. In 2013, she launched her own show, "Politica," on TV7, which gained significant viewership. Since March 2015, she has hosted "INTERPOL," a political interview format on the same channel. From 2016 to 2019, Morari also wrote and hosted "Candidat," a show that simulated local and presidential elections.

In June 2017, Morari founded TV8, a television station built on the former TV7 and the Alternative Public Media Association. She serves as founder and chair of the Board of Directors. The project was a first for Moldova, creating a free television concept funded by external donors. At TV8, she moderated "Politica Nataliei Morari," which aired until September 2021. On 18 July 2024, she announced her candidacy for President of the Republic of Moldova as an independent. In the first round of the presidential elections on 20 October 2024, she received 0.61% of the votes.

Morari married Russian journalist Ilia Barabanov in 2011; they divorced in 2019. In April 2021, she gave birth to a son, Rem, and later revealed that his father is businessman Veaceslav Platon.