Luminița Anghel
Luminița Anghel | |
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Promotional shot of Anghel in Kyiv (2005). | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Luminița Anghel |
| Born | 7 October 1968 |
| Origin | Bucharest, Romania |
| Genres | Pop |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1976–present |
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Luminița Anghel (Romanian pronunciation: [lumiˈnit͡sa ˈaŋɡel]; born 7 October 1968) is a Romanian singer, TV personality and politician. She is internationally known for representing Romania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 along with percussion band Sistem. Their song, "Let Me Try", reached the third place in the final after placing first in the semi-finals; their appearance marks the country's best result in the contest along with 2010's "Playing with Fire" performed by Paula Seling and Ovi.
Anghel particularly experienced success in her native country with follow-up recordings, resulting her receiving an offer from Walt Disney Pictures to provide vocals for Tangled's Mother Gothel in 2010. The singer won numerous awards, including distinctions from Bulgaria and Malta.