Florin Moldovan
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Florin Moldovan |
| Also known as | Naomi, Naomy |
| Born | 25 April 1977 Sighişoara, Romania |
| Genres | Light music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actress |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | DeSanto Music Romania[1] |
Florin Moldovan (born April 25, 1977 in Sighişoara, Romania), professionally known as Naomi or Naomy, is a Romanian recording artist, songwriter, and actress. She gained attention when she entered the Romanian preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 with her song "Dacă tu iubeşti", finishing in 10th place with 3 points. Moldovan holds a national record for awards at inter-county and national light music festivals in Romania, with 75 awards in 103 appearances, confirmed by Radio România Actualități in 1998 by Andrei Titus.
Early life
Moldovan was born male on April 25, 1977, in Sighişoara, Romania. She grew up in an orphanage in Ludus until the age of 15, where she also completed her secondary education. Moldovan is of Romani ethnicity. [2] Three days after her birth, she was abandoned. [3] She displayed a strong interest in music from a young age. Later, she moved from Ludus to Târgu Mureș and enrolled in the Popular Arts School's singing section, passing the practical exam with a perfect score. She then studied at the school for two years. In 1992, she moved to Bucharest, attending the Popular Arts Schools (light music singing section) and the Palatul Național al Copiilor school.
Years later, Moldovan transitioned to presenting as a woman, stating she felt this way from the age of 7. [3]
Career
In 2014, Moldovan participated in the Romanian preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 with the song "Dacă tu iubeşti", written by Rareş Borcea and composed by Jimi Laco.[4] The song placed 10th out of 12 entries, scoring 3 points. [5] The following year, she faced controversy after failing to advance in the national preselection for Eurovision 2015, reportedly due to her frequent collaborator, Mădălin Voicu, not being on the jury. [6] In late 2015, Moldovan announced plans to submit her songs "What's Going On" and "Să-ți spun ce simt pentru noi" to preselection shows in Italy, Switzerland, Norway, and Sweden for Eurovision 2016.[7][8][9] "Să-ți spun ce simt pentru noi" was written by Moldovan and produced by Marius Constantin. [8]
Discography
Singles
- "Dacă tu iubeşti" (2014)[4]
- "Recunosc că mi-a fost dor de tine" (2014)[10]
- "Rămâi cu mine în noaptea de Crăciun" (feat. Vladimir) (2014)[11]
Filmography
- Gadjo dilo (1997)
Personal life
Moldovan currently resides in Olten, Switzerland, where she works in a nightclub, earning 2,000 CHF per month. [2] She has a dog named Baby and uses female pronouns. [12][2] She has won numerous awards at inter-county and national light music festivals in Romania, with 75 awards in 103 appearances, confirmed by Radio România Actualități in 1998 by Andrei Titus. Moldovan possesses a soprano vocal range. [13]
Suicide attempt
In February 2015, Moldovan attempted suicide by taking painkillers. In a subsequent interview with the Romanian newspaper Cancan, she stated: "I cried all night and couldn't sleep. I felt like a small child. Alone, it is hard to manage my emotions and grief, so I swallowed painkiller pills. I'm lucky to still be alive. I know I could have died last night. I'm very confused. If I still have the strength, I will decide these days if I will end my life so no one can further judge me, or if I will continue my life and face the criticism."[14]
References
- ↑ "Naomy - Daca tu iubesti ©℗ Official Song Eurovision 2014". YouTube. 5 March 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Wow Biz – Scandal! Ne reprezinta Naomi la Eurovision?". YouTube. 1 March 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2016. Unknown parameter
|trans_title=ignored (help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Costache, Alina (23 February 2015). "O cântăreaţă controversată de la noi face dezvăluiri cutremurătoare: "Mama m-a aruncat la 3 zile"" (in Romanian). Romania TV. Retrieved 2 February 2016. Unknown parameter
|trans_title=ignored (help)CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ioncea, Iulian (21 February 2014). "Eurovision 2014: Naomy a prezentat melodia "Dacă tu iubeşti"" (in Romanian). Traieste Muzica. Retrieved 30 January 2016. Unknown parameter
|trans_title=ignored (help)CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Paula şi Ovi, din nou la Eurovision!" (in Romanian). TVR. 2 March 2014. Archived from the original on 27 April 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2016. Unknown parameter
|trans_title=ignored (help)CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Eurovision 2015. Naomy, după ce ce a ratat finala naţională: Fără pile sau relaţii" (in Romanian). Romania TV. 12 February 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2016. Unknown parameter
|trans_title=ignored (help)CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Moldovan Naomy – stories". Facebook. 23 November 2015. Archived from the original on 30 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Moldovan Naomy – stories". Facebook. 4 December 2015. Archived from the original on 30 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ↑ "Vrea Naomi să devină noua Conchita Wurst? Vrea să participe la Eurovision, dar nu va reprezenta România!" (in Romanian). Spynews. 25 November 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2016. Unknown parameter
|trans_title=ignored (help)CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Naomi - Recunosc ca mi-a fost dor de tine" (in Romanian). Acces Direct. Retrieved 3 February 2016.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Naomi - Ramai cu mine in noaptea de Craciun" (in Romanian). Un Show Pacatos. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2016.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ "Naomi: "Nimeni nu a ştiut ce se întâmplă în sufletul meu şi cine sunt eu de fapt, cu adevărat"". Antena Stars. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2016. Unknown parameter
|trans_title=ignored (help) - ↑ "Nikita sare in apararea lui Naomi cea tunsa si batuta!" (in Romanian). Stirile Pro TV. 27 February 2009. Retrieved 30 January 2016. Unknown parameter
|trans_title=ignored (help)CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "O vedetă a încercat să se sinucidă după preselecţia Eurovision România" (in Romanian). Romania TV. 12 February 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2016. Unknown parameter
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External links
- Biography at Cinemarx
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