Andreea Bălan
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| Born | 23 June 1984 |
| Origin | Ploiești, Romania |
| Genres | Pop, Dance |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Cat Music |
| Associated acts | Andra, Andrè, Andreea Antonescu, Alina Sorescu, Connect-R, Keo, Puya |
| Website | andreeab.ro |
Andreea Bălan is a Romanian pop singer. She made her singing debut in 1994, on Ba da, ba nu, a children's TV show. Two years later, she released her debut solo album, Amețiți de fum. Bălan earned commercial success as a member of dance duo Andrè, which released six albums between 1998 and 2001. In 2002, the group was awarded four platinum and one gold record for selling 1.5 million album copies. Andrè was influential in bringing platform heels, box braids, mini skirts and push-up bras into fashion.
After the breakup of the group Andrè, Bălan launched another solo album, Te joci cu mine, on 23 June 2002. She has since released five major studio albums and 20 music videos. In 2007, Bălan participated in the show Dancing, where she reached 1st place. She also placed 2nd in the international version, Dancing Around the World, with partner, Petrișor Rudge. Ranked in the top three in 2008, she was also among the best-selling Romanian artists in terms of concerts. Bălan is recognized as having the most spectacular shows in Romania, successfully combining music and dance, showing true performances with over ten costume changes. Among others, she has worked with Connect-R, Keo, and Puya.
Andreea Bălan was born on 23 June 1984 to Săndel and Valeria Bǎlan. The school was a middle school student until eighth grade, then became a good student. Childhood was held without major incidents being classified as "very good child". She attended Ion Luca Caragiale High School in Ploiești, passing baccalaureate with grade 9.
She began singing at the age of 10, under the guidance of her father, Săndel Bălan. She has composed several pieces, with which she participated in a series of performances for children in Ploiești. In these recitals, she was noticed by Mihai Constantinescu, being invited by him to a show for children, BaDa BaNu suspect, which was broadcast by TVR 1 . She was invited to other specific issue, such as Feriți-vă de măgăruș, Abracadabra, Video Magazin and Tip Top Mini Top. During this period she participated in many festivals for children, receiving several awards, the most important being International Festival Little Prince; It was attended by children from 16 countries, Bălan being called "Little Princess of Europe" award presented by the President of Romania, Emil Constantinescu. There were some negotiations to form a group with Simona Nae, but plans have not materialized following disagreements between parents.
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