Loredana Groza
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Loredana Groza is a Romania
n pop singer.
Singer, actress, TV hostess and mother, Loredana began her career in the city of Oneşti
. She alternated music styles in order to show her wide talents. She is married to Andrei Boncea
, director Media Pro Pictures, the biggest film studio in Romania and has one daughter.
Her debut album Bună seara, iubito, which was released in 1988, and the title song remains her biggest hit to this day.
In 2002, inspired by the huge success of her album Agurida, Loredana decided to go further in rediscovering and reinterpriting some old Romanian songs after meticulous research on the period between the two world wars. The result was the live performance Zaraza–vânzătoarea de plăceri on Pro TV which was released in December 2002 on MC, CD and VHS support.
Her song, Vreau toată noaptea, was falsely rumoured to be taking part in the Romanian National Final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2006
. This contradicted Loredana's comments that she would never take part in the national selection following her defeat in 2005 with the song Lele, Lele. The rumour was, however, quashed following the publication of the participants in the 2006 National Final.
. There were no directors, no make-up artists and no stylists for the video; she planned the majority of the production by herself. It was a huge success.
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
n pop singer.
Singer, actress, TV hostess and mother, Loredana began her career in the city of Oneşti
Onesti
Onești is a city in Bacău County, Romania, with a population of 51,681 inhabitants.Administratively, the villages of Slobozia and Borzești form part of Onești...
. She alternated music styles in order to show her wide talents. She is married to Andrei Boncea
Andrei Boncea
Andrei Boncea is a Romanian film producer, and since 1998 General Director of MediaPro Pictures, one of the leading film and television studios in Eastern Europe....
, director Media Pro Pictures, the biggest film studio in Romania and has one daughter.
Her debut album Bună seara, iubito, which was released in 1988, and the title song remains her biggest hit to this day.
In 2002, inspired by the huge success of her album Agurida, Loredana decided to go further in rediscovering and reinterpriting some old Romanian songs after meticulous research on the period between the two world wars. The result was the live performance Zaraza–vânzătoarea de plăceri on Pro TV which was released in December 2002 on MC, CD and VHS support.
Her song, Vreau toată noaptea, was falsely rumoured to be taking part in the Romanian National Final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2006
Eurovision Song Contest 2006
The Eurovision Song Contest 2006 was the 51st Eurovision Song Contest, held at the Olympic Indoor Hall in Athens, Greece on 18 May and 20 May 2006 . The hosting national broadcaster of the contest was Ellinikí Radiofonía Tileórasi . The Finnish band Lordi won the contest with the song "Hard Rock...
. This contradicted Loredana's comments that she would never take part in the national selection following her defeat in 2005 with the song Lele, Lele. The rumour was, however, quashed following the publication of the participants in the 2006 National Final.
Extravaganza music video
The video for the title song of her latest album, Extravaganza, was shot in Las VegasLas Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
. There were no directors, no make-up artists and no stylists for the video; she planned the majority of the production by herself. It was a huge success.
Albums
- 1988 - Bună seara, iubito
- 1989 - Un buchet de trandafiri
- 1994 - Atitudine
- 1995 - Nascută toamna
- 1996 - Tomilio
- 1998 - Lumea e a mea
- 1999 - AromAroma
- 2000 - Diva Inamorata
- 2001 - Agurida
- 2002 - Zaraza - Vânzătoarea de plăceri
- 2003 - Fata cu şosete de diamant
- 2004 - Zig Zagga Extravaganza
- 2006 - Jamparalele
- 2007 - My Love
- 2007 - Made in Romanie
- 2008 - Tzuki Tzuki EP
- 2009 - SunDance
- 2010 - IubiLand
Remixes Collections
- 2010 - Rain Rain Remixed, for Rain Rain Single released on July 1st 2010
Soundtracks
- 2002 - Lori
- 2007 - Inima de Tigan
- 2008 - Supravietuitorul
- 2008 - Regina
- 2009 - Aniela
Collaborations
- 2009 - State De Romania Student La Sorbona
- 2009 - Fire and Ice: The Dragon ChroniclesFire and Ice: The Dragon ChroniclesFire & Ice is a 2008 action film by MediaPro Pictures and the Sci Fi Channel directed by Jean-Christophe Comar.The special effects and the CGI were entirely created in Romania.-Cast:* Amy Acker - Princess Luisa* Tom Wisdom as Gabriel...
- 2009 - Jos Palaria,PRO TV!
Singles
- Buna Seara Iubito
- Rain Rain
- New York,New York!
- Viata e Frumoasa
- Extravaganza
- Uite asa,mai
- Le-Le Peak: 1, Romanian Top 100Romanian Top 100The Romanian Top 100 is the national airplay-based singles chart of Romania. It is weekly and it started running in 1996. It is recognized as an official chart by the European division of Billboard, Music & Media....
- Zig-Zag Peak: 1, Romanian Top 100Romanian Top 100The Romanian Top 100 is the national airplay-based singles chart of Romania. It is weekly and it started running in 1996. It is recognized as an official chart by the European division of Billboard, Music & Media....
- Silent Night
- Satra In Asfintit Peak: 3, Romanian Top 100Romanian Top 100The Romanian Top 100 is the national airplay-based singles chart of Romania. It is weekly and it started running in 1996. It is recognized as an official chart by the European division of Billboard, Music & Media....
- Tzuki Peak: 4, Romanian Top 100Romanian Top 100The Romanian Top 100 is the national airplay-based singles chart of Romania. It is weekly and it started running in 1996. It is recognized as an official chart by the European division of Billboard, Music & Media....
- Sexxy
- Mamaliga
- SunDance
- Regina Peak: 17, Romanian Top 100Romanian Top 100The Romanian Top 100 is the national airplay-based singles chart of Romania. It is weekly and it started running in 1996. It is recognized as an official chart by the European division of Billboard, Music & Media....
- Cry Out
- Lori
- Milord
- Fire And Ice Peak: 187, Billboard Hot 200
- Frumoasa mea
- Like A Rockstar Peak: 43,French Top 100
- Pill'n
- Aniela
- Once Upon A December
Musicvideos
- Buna Seara Iubito
- Extravaganza
- Le-le
- Zig-Zag
- Satra in Asfintit
- Regina
- Tzuki
- Fire and Ice
- Like A Rockstar
Filmography
- State De Romania (2010) -special guest star
- Aniela - (2009)
- Fire and Ice: The Dragon ChroniclesFire and Ice: The Dragon ChroniclesFire & Ice is a 2008 action film by MediaPro Pictures and the Sci Fi Channel directed by Jean-Christophe Comar.The special effects and the CGI were entirely created in Romania.-Cast:* Amy Acker - Princess Luisa* Tom Wisdom as Gabriel...
-Lia (2008) - Regina - Rodia (2008–2009)
- Inima de Tigan/Gipsy Heart - Rodia (2007–2008)
- Supravietuitorul - Lory (2007)
- Gheonoaia - Ana (1998)
- A doua cadere a Constantinopolului (1994)
- Cuibul de Viespi - Marinela (1987)
Others
- Dansez Pentru Tine (?)
- Jos Palaria,PRO TV! (2009)
- Miss ROmindria 2009 (2009)
- PoveStirile Reginei (2009)
- Povestiri Adevarate (2008–present)
- Al 9lea Cer (2007–2008)
- Povestea LoreDanei (2006)