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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]

Born(1974-01-29)29 January 1974
Bucharest, Socialist Republic of Romania
Died12 December 2011(2011-12-12) (aged 37)
Bucharest, Romania
OccupationSinger
Years active1996–2011
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Mălina Olinescu
Born(1974-01-29)29 January 1974
Bucharest, Socialist Republic of Romania
Died12 December 2011(2011-12-12) (aged 37)
Bucharest, Romania
OccupationSinger
Years active1996–2011
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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]

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