Ciobanu Nelly
Main achievement
Performer. People's Artist of the Republic of Moldova
About
Nelly Ciobanu, born on October 28, 1974, in the village of Cania, Cantemir district, Republic of Moldova, is a renowned pop singer, recognized for her powerful voice and versatility. She graduated from the Tiraspol Music College, majoring in cimbalom, and made her stage debut in 1993 alongside her brother Dinu, in the duo "Master Dinamit". Her solo career exploded in 1994 with her victory at the "Steaua de dimineaţă" (Morning Star) competition in Chisinau, followed by major international awards, such as 1st place at "Slavianskii Bazar" in Belarus (2000), the Grand Prix at "Discovery" in Bulgaria (1999), and 2nd place at "New Wave" in Jurmala (2003). In 2009, she represented Moldova at Eurovision with the song "Hora din Moldova", finishing in 14th place in the final, a moment that propelled her onto the international stage. The artist collaborated closely with composer Liviu Știrbu, with whom she created numerous hits, and participated in prestigious festivals such as "Maluri de Prut," "Cerbul de Aur," and "Vocile Asiei," bringing home trophies from Ukraine, Russia, Korea, and other countries. Since 2007, she has hosted the entertainment show "Vedete la bis" on Moldova 1, and in 2011, she received the title of People's Artist. She sings in 11 languages, including Romanian, Russian, English, Italian, and Korean, and has toured with artists such as Patricia Kaas or Michael Bolton, releasing popular albums and singles like "Primăvara Va Veni" or "Du-Mă În Moldova Mea." On a personal level, Nelly Ciobanu is the mother of a daughter born in 2006 and speaks fluent Moldovan, Romanian, English, and Russian. Her career demonstrates a constant dedication to Moldovan light music, promoting national folklore through overflowing energy and patriotism, becoming a symbol of the artistic scene in the Republic of Moldova, with sold-out concerts in Europe, China, and Korea.
