Diana Alexandra Olteanu (born on 15 April 2000), known professionally as Diana V, is a Romanian singer and songwriter signed by Global Records. In February 2020, she was announced as one of the three artists shortlisted to represent Romania at the

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as part of the label's collaboration with broadcaster Romanian Television (TVR). Her debut single, "Bad Girls Get Lonely Too", was released later that month and reached number 67 on the local

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chart.

Early life and career

Born on 15 April 2000 in

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, Diana V showed a special interest in music from an early age and also auditioned for her local church choir at the age of four. In 2020, she signed a record deal with Romanian label Global Records. In the February of that year, it was reported that Diana V was one of three artists shortlisted to represent Romania at the

; broadcaster Romanian Television (TVR) had collaborated with Global Records for the selection.

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was however ultimately chosen. "Bad Girls Get Lonely Too", Diana V's debut single composed alongside

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, was released on 13 February 2020 and eventually licensed in various countries, including Greece and Cyprus. It soon after received radio airplay in Romania, and peaked at number 67 on the local

chart. On 23 July 2021, Diana V issued her debut

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(EP) ''Chaos'', featuring six tracks co-written by her alongside their producer Ciente. ''Note: Click on the three dots on the right of each track to access its credits.''

Personal life and artistry

Diana V is passionate about literature. During her childhood, she used to listen to

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artists such as

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, who eventually influenced her music style. In a Unsitedemuzică.ro interview, the singer cited

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's "

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" (2011) as a song that "defines" herself. A

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editor praised Diana V's "unique" voice tone and vocal power, as well as her songwriting skills in an article.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Music videos

Notes

References

{{reflist Living people English-language singers from Romania Musicians from Bucharest Romanian women singers Global Records artists 2000 births