Ștefan Stan (born 2 July 1977 in

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, Romania) is a

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singer and the winner of

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of Romanian reality talent show ''

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'' 2011. Musically, he approaches the

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genre.

Early life

Although his mother had a musical background and Stan's desire to become a singer, he has not had the support of any of his parents regarding the pursuing of a music career. Because of financial difficulties, he had to start working in construction at the age of sixteen, and later in a factory for air conditioning. He left for the U.S. to work, and encouraged by his friends he sang in various cafés and bars. In 2011 Ștefan joined the pre-selection for Voice of Romania, where he was mentored by

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. During the competition he was noted by his voice "baritone, rough and slightly throaty", and on December 26 was named overall winner of the show. For winning Ștefan received $100,000 and a management contract with Universal Music Romania. Starting September 13, 2013 he became presenter of the TV show "Killer Karaoke" on Prima TV.

Discography

* You Give Me Love - with Alex Velea (2012), # 61 in

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. * Ea nu mai vine * Zbor prin nori * Hipnotizantă * Leaving You * Bârfitoarele * I've Been Down * I Don't Wanna Feel It * Domnișoara * Un om simplu * Ne iubim * Breathe feat. Teddy * A cazut din rai * Lullaby * Asadar * Romania, Te Iubesc! - Stefan Stan feat. Dumitru Fărcaș * Viata * Orice, oricand * Doar tu

References

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Stan, Stefan The Voice (franchise) winners Musicians from Bucharest 1977 births Living people