Mihai Jurca quit television after 21 years spent at Antena 1 to follow his other great passion: travel. At the age of 44, the presenter says he has chosen to start a new professional phase and turn the road to the airport into his new life path.
In an interview for Paginademedia, Mihai Jurca explained that the decision was taken and discussed with the representatives of the Antena 1 management, who understood his choice.
“I didn’t leave angry. Antena was my second home”, said Mihai Jurca.
The journalist said that he spoke with the people in the management of the television about his future plans, and the news of his departure gradually spread among his colleagues.
“I talked to the management, I told them what I would like to do next, they understood me and, little by little, more and more colleagues found out about this decision. I have not many, very many friends in Antena. I started the adventure with many of them 21 years ago. The parting was hard and emotional. I would take many of them with me if I could”. Jurca said.
Mihai Jurca announced on social networks that he presented the last diary and the last weather column on television.
“Yesterday we presented the last diary and the last weather column on TV. 21 years of television. No interruption. 21 years in which I experienced emotions, I had easy days and days when I felt like going nowhere. I learned almost everything there is to do in television, I grew up and most of all I had the privilege of walking into your homes almost every day. I was, in a way, like the biscuits served with the morning coffee. But every road has a moment when it ends. And mine stops here. At least for now,” the presenter broadcast.
He chose to follow his passion for travel
Mihai Jurca is 44 years old and says that he decided to look at the next years from a different perspective. He explained that he wants to devote more time to his other great passion: travel.
“And it’s funny how life sometimes puts things into perspective. I’m 44 years old. If we count according to today’s rules, I still have 21 years until retirement. 21 years that I want to live differently. To fully follow my other great passion of my life: traveling.” wrote Mihai Jurca.
The new project in which he is involved is NOZOMI – Travel Society by Răzvan Pascu, launched by his friend for many years, Răzvan Pascu. The platform will organize premium travel experiences and tours to destinations around the world.
“That is why I am excited to announce that I have joined the NOZOMI – Travel Society by Răzvan Pascu project launched by my good and old friend, Răzvan Pascu. Together we will organize premium travel experiences and discover some of the most beautiful destinations in the world. We will travel with you, tell stories and make sure that each experience will become a memory that you will keep for a long time”explained Jurca.
He also chose the meaning of the project’s name, saying that NOZOMI, a Japanese word, means ‘hope’, ‘aspiration’ and ‘dream’. “And I don’t think there is a better name for the road that begins today”he transmitted.
Mihai Jurca says that the change is a major one for him, but that he is ready for the new stage. “Basically, from today, my life changes completely. And I wouldn’t have taken this step if I didn’t have faith in what’s to come and in the people I’m starting the journey with. The road to the television will be replaced by the road to the airport. The 4am alarm will probably stay the same. I hope the enthusiasm with which I do everything remains the same”, Jurca also said.
He thanked the viewers who watched him during his 21-year career.
“Thank you to everyone who has stood by me these 21 years. For your trust, your messages and for welcoming me into your homes and lives. It means more than I can put into words”Mihai Jurca sent.
Asked if this separation represents the definitive end of his career in television, Mihai Jurca left open the possibility of a comeback.
“Never Say Never”the presenter said.
