Mălina Olinescu
Mălina Olinescu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 January 1974 |
| Died | 12 December 2011 (aged 37) Bucharest, Romania |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1996–2011 |
Mălina Olinescu (Romanian pronunciation: [məˈlina oliˈnesku]; 29 January 1974 – 12 December 2011) was a Romanian singer who represented Romania at the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 with the song "Eu cred".[1]
Early life
Olinescu was born in Bucharest to singer Doina Spătaru and actor Boris Olinescu.[2]
She began participating in music festivals at the age of five and became nationally known after joining the television show Școala Vedetelor in 1996.[3]
Career
Olinescu represented Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with the song "Eu cred", finishing 22nd with six points.[4]
She won awards at the Mamaia Music Festival and Cerbul de Aur, and later collaborated with Romanian Television (TVR).[5]
In addition to her music career, she participated in several television projects during the 2000s.[6]
Personal life
Olinescu was previously in a relationship with musician Călin Geambașu.[7]
She died in Bucharest on 12 December 2011, aged 37.[8]
References
- ↑ "Malina Olinescu". Eurovision Song Contest. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Mălina Olinescu a murit. Cântăreaţa a căzut de la etajul şase al blocului în care locuia". Mediafax. 12 December 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "FOTO - VIDEO Mălina Olinescu s-a sinucis. Doliu la „Şcoala Vedetelor"". Adevărul. 12 December 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Malina Olinescu". Eurovision Song Contest. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "CRONOLOGIE: Personalităţile române decedate în 2011". Mediafax. 28 December 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Malina Olinescu dies at age 37". Eurovision Song Contest. 12 December 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "FOTO - VIDEO Mălina Olinescu s-a sinucis. Doliu la „Şcoala Vedetelor"". Adevărul. 12 December 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Malina Olinescu dies at age 37". Eurovision Song Contest. 12 December 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2026.