Angela Ciochina (DIRECT – 2027)

: She won the trophy at the Amara Youth Festival in 1975 and the Mamaia Festival in 1976. Signature Hits : Her most famous songs include: "Salcia" (The Willow) "Un copil" (A Child) "Tangoul Bucureștiului" (The Bucharest Tango) "Călător fără popas" (Traveler without a Stop).

Watch a classic performance of one of her most beloved songs, 'Un copil': Angela Ciochina

In the late 2000s, Ciochină withdrew from the public eye due to severe health issues, including liver disease. She spent her final years in her home in Bucharest and passed away on . Her discography remains a staple of Romanian "Golden Era" pop music. : She won the trophy at the Amara

: Known for her high sensitivity and perfect musical pitch, she collaborated with prominent composers like Horia Moculescu and Zsolt Kerestely . Legacy and Late Years She spent her final years in her home

(1955–2015) was a celebrated Romanian pop singer, composer, and vocal teacher, often referred to as the "Doll of Romanian Pop Music" due to her striking stage presence. Career Highlights

: She graduated from the Ciprian Porumbescu Conservatory in Bucharest, where she was a classmate and roommate of fellow star Mihaela Runceanu .