Who is Antonia Iacobescu: The Romanian-American Singer Who Conquered the World

Antonia Clara Iacobescu, widely recognized by her stage name Antonia, is a Romanian-American pop singer, model, music author, and songwriter.

She was born on 12/04/1989, in Bucharest, Romania. Antonia moved to the United States with her family when she was five. She began her singing career at the age of 10. Antonia spent her childhood in Utah and completed her high school education in Las Vegas, Nevada. During her time in the United States, she engaged in numerous photo shoots for catalogs and collaborated with American modeling agencies such as Lenz and Ford Models.

At the age of eighteen, Antonia returned to Romania with her family. In 2009, she met Romanian producer Tom Boxer through a friend who had heard her sing. Antonia Iacobescu and Tom collaborated to create their first song, “Roses on Fire“. They also released a music video for the song, which was written and directed by Tom. Their song “Morena,” released in January 2010, achieved chart-topping success in Romania, Poland, and Bulgaria. It reached the number one position on the charts in these countries, and it also made its way into the top 10 in Hungary and Israel.

In 2011, Antonia collaborated with the band Vunk and released the single titled “Pleacă,” which translates to “Leaves”. In the mid-summer of 2012, Antonia Iacobescu released the song “I Got You” and the single “Jameia,” which reached the fifth position on the charts in Romania.

New Era for Antonia Iacobescu After The Birth Of Her Child

After the birth of her first child, Antonia Iacobescu returned to her music career as a solo singer. She released “Marionette,” a song written by Dutch producer and DJ Afrojack. In 2014, she also took on the role of a judge in the television show Kids Sing, which was aired on the Romanian television channel Kanal D.

On 17/04/2015, Antonia Iacobescu released her debut album titled “This Is Antonia” through the Romanian label Roton Records. The album comprises twelve tracks and is available in both digital and physical formats.

Since 2015, Antonia Iacobescu has ventured into a film career. She provided her voice for the character Jeanette in the animated film “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Big Adventure.”

Own Eurovision Song Contest

Own Eurovision is an online music contest similar to the Eurovision Song Contest. The competition has been held since April 2012. 54 representatives from the Own Eurovision Broadcasting Union are participating in the Own Eurovision Contest.

Antonia Iacobescu represented Romania four times in the Own Eurovision Song Contest. She performed twice with the song “Marionette“, and also participated with “Pleacă” and “Hurricane“.

The Private Life of Antonia Iacobescu

In 2011, Antonia Iacobescu married Italian businessman Vincenzo Castellano, with whom she has a daughter. They separated in 2013 but didn’t make the divorce official until 2020. She has been in a relationship with her Romanian colleague Alex Velea since 2013 and has 2 children with him. In July 2021, they announced their engagement.

Facts About Antonia You Probably Didn’t Know

While Antonia’s life is well-known in the public, here’s some interesing facts that yoy may know (or maybe not).

• She was born in Romania but then moved to the USA
• Her full name is Antonia Clara Iacobescu
• She started singing at her age of 10
• Antonia was a popular model before launching her music career
• She’s well known for fashion and her own clothing line
• Her songs are popular in the US, Romania, but also the whole Balkan

Antonia Iacobescu Songs

Antonia Iacobescu’s debut album titled “This is Antonia,” was released on April 17, 2015, under the Roton Record label. In addition to this, she has released about fifty singles.

Let’s now take a look on Antonia Iacobescu songs we all love:

Tom Boxer & Antonia – Morena

“Morena” is a catchy dance song by Romanian producer Tom Boxer and singer Antonia. The song has a simple structure, while Antonia’s vocals make it a dancefloor favorite.

Antonia Iacobescu – Shake it Mama

“Shake It Mama” is an energetic dance anthem by Romanian singer Antonia Iacobescu. It comes with playful rhythms guaranteed to get you moving.

Antonia – Hasta Luego

A recent song that lifts the spirits up and makes you move. Surely a party banger and a true EDM-pop bop!

Antonia – Marabou

This one is huge – probably Antonia’s best hit ever! Everyone knows “Marabou,” even those who think they don’t.

FAQs

When and where was Antonia born?

Antonia Iacobescu, known professionally as Antonia, was born on April 12, 1989 in Bucharest, Romania.

What are Antonia Iacobescu’s most popular songs?

It’s difficult to decide the absolute most popular songs (they’re all great), but some of her well-known hits include “Moréna” (with Tom Boxer), “Jameia,” “Iubirea Mea e Cu Tupeu,” and “Shake It Mama.”

Who is Antonia married to?

Antonia is not currently married, but she’s engaged to the singer Alex Velea. Previously, she was married to Vincenzo Castellano.

What are Antonia’s most popular collaborations with other artists?

Antonia has collaborated with numerous artists throughout her career, but some popular ones include Puya (“Hurricane”), Carla’s Dreams (“Sună-mă”), and Jay Sean (“Wild Horses”).