BIOGRAPHY
"Andreea Bănică, the number one chart-topper in Romania, has also made a name for herself as an actress. She appeared in the 2006 film Nunta mută and the television series La Bloc in 2007. In 2010, she participated in the reality show Dancing with the Stars, making it to the finale. The following year, she made her stage debut as Sophie Sheridan in the play Mamma Mia!
In 2012, Andreea Bănică represented Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song 'Played-A-Live (The Bongo Song)'. She finished in 21st place with 71 points. Andreea Bănică was born into a family of musicians in Bucharest, Romania. Her father, Constantin Bănică, Sr., was a renowned violinist and orchestra conductor, while her mother, Stela Bănică, was a singer. She has an older brother, Constantin Bănică, Jr., who is also a musician."