On 20 May 2008, Vlad Miriță performed the duet Pe-o margine de lume alongside Nico at the Eurovision Song Contest. The pair placed 20th in the competition, serving as the official entry for Romania. This appearance marked a significant point in his development as a crossover artist blending pop aesthetics with traditional opera techniques.
Early Musical Training
Born in 1981 in Târgoviște, Miriță began formal musical instruction at the age of 16. His initial experience included work with the Armonia Valahă Choir, through which he participated in various national and international events. In 2001, he commenced private study with Maestro Corneliu Fănățeanu, followed by his admission into the Madrigal chamber choir.
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His early career saw several competitive successes. In 2002, he secured a win at the Mamaia National Pop Festival. Three years later, in 2005, he reached the position of runner-up at the International Tenor Voices festival Traian Grozăvescu held in Lugoj. His professional credentials further expanded between 2007 and 2008 when he served as a scholarship holder at the Opera House Bucharest.
Voice Work and Personal Life
Beyond his stage and concert career, Miriță provided the Romanian voice for the character Hugo in the animated film The Hunchback of Notre-Dame for Walt Disney Pictures in 2015. He married Maria Natură in 2016, and the couple visited Bulgaria in 2023 for their seventh anniversary. Their son, Iustin, born in 2018, was featured in the December 2022 music video for Miriță’s Christmas track, E Frumos de Crăciun. Miriță maintains a farm in his birthplace of Târgoviște, where he raises turkeys and pigs.
Fast facts
- Born: 1981, Târgoviște
- Citizenship: Romania
- Occupations: Singer, opera singer
- Eurovision 2008 placement: 20th
- Spouse: Maria Natură
- Marriage year: 2016
- Son: Iustin, born 2018
Questions readers ask
Did Vlad Miriță provide voice acting for film?
Yes, in 2015 he provided the Romanian voice for Hugo in The Hunchback of Notre-Dame for Walt Disney Pictures.
What animal does Vlad Miriță raise on his farm?
He keeps animals including pigs and turkeys at his farm in Târgoviște.
Achievements
- Instruments: voice
- Genres: pop music
