Nico (Romanian singer)
Nicoleta Matei (born 1 February 1970), known by her stage name Nico, is a Romanian singer and TV personality. She collaborated with several Romanian hip hop artists, such as Morometzii (in 1999), B.U.G. Mafia (in 2000, 2002), Cabron (in 2003, 2007, 2010), Puya, Blat Jargon, and Codu Penal. She is considered one of the best Romanian voices ever. She represented Romania along with Vlad in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song "Pe-o margine de lume".[1]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nicoleta Matei |
| Also known as | Nico |
| Born | 1 February 1970 |
| Origin | Ploiești, Romania |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, Rap |
| Occupation(s) | singer, tv personality, spokesperson |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Website | http://www.nicomusic.ro |
In 2017 she was chosen by Walt Disney Pictures to provide the Romanian voice of Mrs. Potts in the live-action movie Beauty and The Beast.[2]
Nico (left) with Vlad Miriţă performing Pe-o margine de lume in the UK, during the Promo Tour
Discography
Studio albums
- 2003 Gand Pentru Ei
- 2005 Asa Cum Vrei
- 2007 Cast Away
- 2010 Love Mail
- 2016 Motive
Singles
- Nu Pot sa Mai Suport, featuring Cabron
- Asa Cum Vrei Peak: 98, Romanian Top 100
- Vocea Inimii
- Cast Away
- Dulce Amaruie
- Pe-o Margine De Lume Peak: 24, Romanian Top 100
- Love Mail Peak: 3, Romanian Top 100
- Poate Undeva
- Mai Da-Mi O Sansa
- 100 De Zile
- 9, featuring F.Charm
- Clipe featuring Shobby
- Alt Inceput featuring Sonny Flame
- In Locul Tau
- (Sa-mi Dai) Motive
- Indestructibili
- A Little Late
- Suflet Pereche (Stai Langa Mine)
- Nebuni Indragostiti
- Oare Cine
- Vine Craciunul
- Amintirile Nu Mor
- Vara Pentru Amandoi / Corazon Partido
- 4 Pereti
- Scopul si Durata
- Esti Liber
- Trenul Vietii
- Magia De Craciun featuring Connect-R
Music Competitions, Awards and Nominations
| Year | Competition | Category | Song/ Album | Result |
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| 1999 | Mamaia Music Festival | Creation | Si Daca Viata Mea | 2nd place |
| 2003 | Golden Stag Festival | Best Interpret | Heaven Knows | 2nd place |
| 2004 | Mamaia Music Festival | Creation | Spune Da, Spune Nu | 2nd place |
| Voice of Asia | Final | If You Go Away | 1st place | |
| Discovery | Final | 1st place | ||
| 2005 | Selecția Națională | Final | All The Time feat. Mihai Trăistariu | 3rd Place |
| 2006 | Selecția Națională | Final | Jokero feat. Akcent | 2nd Place |
| RRA Awards 2006 | Best Pop Song | Asa Cum Vrei | Nominated | |
| Best Female | - | Nominated | ||
| 2008 | Selecția Națională | Final | Pe-o margine de lume feat. Vlad Miriţă | 1st place |
| Eurovision Song Contest 2008 | Semi-final | Qualified | ||
| Final | 20th place | |||
| Marcel Bezençon Awards | Won | |||
| 2009 | RRA Awards 2009 | Best Pop Song | Won | |
| 2010 | International Competition Of Istanbul Songs | Final | Ah Istanbul | 1st place |
| 2011 | RRA Awards 2011 | Best Album | Love Mail | Nominated |
| Best Pop Song | Poate Undeva | Nominated | ||
| Best Female | - | Won | ||
| 2012 | RRA Awards 2012 | Best Pop Song | Mai Da-Mi O Sansa | Won |
| Best Female | - | Won | ||
| 2015 | RRA Awards 2015 | Best Female | - | Nominated |
| 2016 | Te cunosc de undeva! | Final | Let's Get Loud | 4th place |
References
External links
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| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by Todomondo with "Liubi, Liubi, I Love You" |
Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 (with Vlad) |
Succeeded by Elena Gheorghe with "The Balkan Girls" |
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