Andreea Marin

Andreea Marin was born on December 22, 1974 in Roman, Romania.
Biography and Career :
Andreea Marin attended the local High-School from Roman and after that she continued her studies at Iasi University from Romania. She got specialized in journalism and public relations at "Thompson Dundation" and in United States at The University from South Carolina.Andreea Marin gathered a huge professional experience during her colaboration with TVR 1 so that she was included in the Top 50 of the most successful women in Romania made by Capital Magazine.Andreea Marin is also the programme director for "The Prime Time World Broadcast", an international company from Madrid, Spain.Andreea Marin is famous due to her TV Show named "Surprize, Surprize" started in 1998.
Andreea Marin made several documentaries and took interviews to a lot of famous international personalities including : Harrison Ford, Liam Neeson, Mike Meyers, Erik Roberts, Martin Landau, Larry Hangman, Richard Clayderman, Martin Lawrence, Beyonce, Liza Minnelli and many more.Andreea Marin was the presenter for many musical awards like: - Eurovision, Mamaia, Cerbul de Aur.
She represents the Romanian Image for : - Garnier - L'Oreal;- BMW Automobiles;- Procter and Gamble - Head & Shoulders;- Cartier (jewels and stuff).Statistics reports show that more than 879,000 romanians are watching "Surprize, Surprize" weekly, having the highest rate of audience.
Quotes :- I can change the way I look, the way I live and my career because I am extremly flexible and I have a strong motivation;- If I fall, I rise up again on my knees and start building all the things better.
Trivia :-
In 2006 she married Stefan Banica Jr. ;
- She is the first Romanian journalist who climbed Kilimanjaro;
- Her TV Show "Surprize, Surprize" has been nominated for "The Best Social TV Show", every 5 years.
Filmography :
1. The Eurovision Song Contest (2004) (TV) .... Romanian vote presenter
2. The Eurovision Song Contest (2000) (TV) .... Romanian vote presenter

Monica Columbeanu

Monica Gabor was born on January 8, 1988 in Bacau, Romania. She is a famous Romanian model of young age. Monica Gabor Height : 5'8''/178 cm.

Biography and Career :Since she was a little child she has dreamt to become a famous model, but she never thought she would conquer Romania with her beauty at only 18 years old.Monica Gabor has been in the fashion industry since she was 16 and she casted from the beginning for the most important fashion designers in the country.Monica Gabor’s beauty was early discovered and recognized, she was considered since she was 16 one of the Romanian models with huge potential by the local designers.

Monica Gabor really became famous after the media had found out about her relationship with Irinel Columbeanu, a Romanian businessman, wel l known for his relationships with much younger women (he is 30 years older than Monica ).

Monica Gabor was voted the sexiest woman from Romania, in the FHM top and she became Top Model Romania in 2005. Even though the media considered that this title was bought by the wealthy businessman the facts have remained unchanged.Monica Gabor graduated high school in Bacau and the couple decided to get married.Not only because she is young and beautiful, but also due to her special relationship with Irinel Columbeanu, Monica Gabor's success has increased fast lately.Monica Gabor has her own Tv show on B1 TV and it brings her exactly the promotion she needs.

- Monica Gabor moved out from Bacau to Bucharest to share her life with Irinel Columbeanu.- Monica Gabor passed the French oral bac exam with maximum mark.

- Even though Monica Gabor neglected school she handled pretty well the graduation exams.- After she met Irinel Columbeanu she had a silicone implant done.

- In January 2007 she gave birth to her first child Irina.

Elena Gheorghe -Eurovision Song Contest

Elena Gheorghe is the Romanian representative in this years Eurovision Song Contest. She will compete in the first semifinal which will take place on 12 May in Moscow. EuroVisionary has managed to talk with Elena about how the Balkan Girls are having fun and how they are preparing for the Moscow show.

How are The Balkan Girls having fun?

The Balkan Girls are optimistic, strong, talented and beautiful, but at the same time are sensitive and romantic girls, so the fun is the joy that is offered by a good song, and the dance is essential foar a great feeling.

What is the story of song, The Balkan Girls?

The Balkan Girls was born from my desire to participate at Eurovision. Shortly before entering the contest, I contacted my music producer, Laurentiu Duta, and I asked him to compose a special song for this competition. After a week, he called me and he sung me the chorus. I was very confident that this song will have a great chance of success. In the Romanian National Final, it was a great success, and now I pray the same will happen in Moscow.

What will the show that you are preparing for Moscow be like? Can you give us more details about it?

I can't give details, but I will assure you that we have contributed with all our forces, imagination, ideas and of course, the talent of people who really know what a "show" means.

What is the song or singer that you fear the most in this competition?

In a competition, I start from the premise that the biggest enemy is myself, and the biggest critic of mine is me....and everything depends on the show and you. From another point of view, this year is a very strong and close competition because there are many good songs, but I wish only that my performance will wake up an optimistic feeling for everybody and want to share my pleasure and love for my music to everybody that is watching the show. If you have managed to convince through interpretation, dance and scenograph, then for sure the public and the jury they will appreciate you.

Have you listened to the songs of the other participating countries this year? How, in your opinion, is the competition this year?

Very good tracks! Artists with real vocal qualities and promises of real shows. It will indeed be a fierce competition for sure, but I prefer to focus very much on what I will do on the stage.

Do you trust in The Balkan Girls song? Do you think that you will give a great performance in Moscow?

I am optimistic and I will do my best with all my power for an interpretation and a show exactly like I have proposed. I wish with all my soul to represent with honour my country, and to get a result with which I can be proud.

Romania is performing in the first semifinal in 14th position. Do you think it is a favourable position for you?

I don't know how important the position is for a participant in the competition. I know only that you have three minutes at your disposal to convince the public and the jury that you have a good song, show and interpretation and you deserve a good ranking.

What are the competitors that have attracted your attention this year? What songs do you like?

I like very much the Norway song, Turkey and Greece. As I said, it will be a close and strong competition and the best one will win.

How do you feel knowing that you represent your country, Romania, at the Eurovision Song Contest? Do you have emotions?

We the singers, we don't often have the chance to represent our country, because there are not so many types of this competition, so I feel very proud and I want to use this opportunity to prove what I can do.

Emotions are vital for those who make music, because without emotions, you can't transmit anything ....I am talking about the constructive emotions.

Will you be accompanied in Moscow by the same beautiful girls that we saw in the Romanian Final?

Yes. On the stage it will be the same formula, but with a new solist as a backing vocal. Lucia Dumitrescu is her name, a very talented girl, with numerous prizes in national competitions. She has an exceptional voice.

Do you think that reintroducing the specialist jury this year will bring advantages for Romania? What comments have you about this EBU decision?

It seems to me a wise step and I agree entirely with this decision. I believe that the jury and viewers should take part equally in the final decision, regarding the winner of the Eurovision.

Do you rely on the votes from the Balkan countries?

YES! But most of all, I am counting on me that I will do my best and that my song will send all the people soul, whether they come from Balkan countries or not.

How is Romania promoting the song? What countries have you visited?

We are trying our best to do everything possible for our song will be known beyond the borders of our country. We were in Germany, where I gave several interviews to radio, television and major websites. We are preparing for the UK Eurovision Preview Party, The Netherlands Eurovision Concert and the Belgian Party, where I will take part. Until then, we are glad to hear good news from many countries, where even if we didn't visit for a promo tour, they said to us that the song is listened to on the radios and in the clubs. Greece, Malta and Turkey are some of those countries. We can only enjoy and we thank those who have promoted our song.

Do you believe in internet promotion? Do you think it will help for the Moscow result?

As long as the song reaches the ears of thousands of people who will watch this contest, I believe that any promotion is welcome and I think that these days, the internet is used by many people, and has an important word to say in the relationship between an artist and a consumer of music. On the internet, especially through youtube, you can see the pictures, movies, concerts and interviews with the artists.....I wait for everyone to talk on my website, www.elenagheorghe.ro

What is the message that The Balkan Girls want to send to the whole of Europe?

Listen to the song The Balkan Girls, and if you like it, give it the chance to be among the best tracks in Europe. I am ELENA GHEORGHE and thanks for all your support. I promise that I will do my best to make sure no-one is dissapointed by me. Have the peace and love! BE BLESSED!

Elena Basescu

Elena Basescu is the daughter of the Romanian president Traian Basescu and a model. She is seeking a seat in the European Parliament. Basescu was 28 at the time of the announcement. Some politicians have criticized her decision to run for the seat and say she is not qualified due to her lack of political experience.


Fast Facts:


Daughter of the Romanian president Traian Basescu
A model
Has a sister, Ioana
28 in March 2009
Seeks a seat in the European Parliament
Added to the list of candidates from the Democratic Liberal Party
Was previously dating Andrei Hrebenciuc, but the couple broke up
Andrei is the son of Viorel Hrebenciuc, leader of the Romanian party PSD
Basescu criticized Andrei and his father Viorel in media after the breakup
Said Viorel had spread false information about her sister dating Marian Oprisan of the PSD
Critics say she is not qualified due to her lack of political experience.

Criticism
The decision to add Basescu to the list of candidates for the European Parliament seat has been criticized by people who say she is not qualified. Some say it's an attempt to bring attention to the Democratic Liberal Party, which her father used to run. In a interview with Traian Basescu in March 2009, Basescu did not express support for his daughter's choice to run for the seat.