Paula Seling

Early Life

Paula Seling was born on December 25, 1978, in Baia Mare, a city in northwestern Romania. She began her musical journey at the tender age of six, learning to play the piano. By ten, she was already showcasing her vocal talents as a soloist in her school choir. Her passion for music led her to participate in various piano and choral contests throughout her early teens, and in 1994, she joined a school band called the Enders as a pianist. After completing her education at Gheorghe Șincai National College in 1997, she pursued journalism at the Școala Superioară de Jurnalism in Bucharest, graduating in 2002.

Career

Seling's professional music career took off in 1995 when she won several prestigious awards, including the Best Instrumental Interpreter at the "Steaua de cristal" Contest. She gained further recognition in 1996 with her performance at the Golden Stag Festival and opened for Joan Baez in 1997. Her debut album, "Only Love," was released in 1998, marking her entry into the music industry. Over the years, she has released more than thirteen albums, including notable works like "De dragoste" and "Știu că exist." Seling has also made a mark in the Romanian music scene with two top-ten hits and a minor European hit that charted in Finland, Norway, and the UK.

Personal Life

In 2005, Paula Seling married Radu Bucura, a relationship that began in their teenage years. The couple adopted a daughter named Elena in 2022, although they later divorced after 17 years of marriage, continuing to co-parent their child. Seling is a Romanian Orthodox Christian and has been vocal about her anti-abortion stance, participating in events like the March for Life in Bucharest. Fluent in multiple languages, she performs in French, English, Romanian, and Italian, showcasing her versatility as an artist.