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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Adina-Flavia Zotea [1] |
| Also known as | Adina Zotea |
| Origin | Bucharest, Romania |
| Genres |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Website | www.facebook.com/adenaofficial |
Adina Flavia Zotea-Secui, better known by her stage name Adena, is a Romanian singer-songwriter. She debuted in 2011 with her single "S.O.S", produced by Connect-R.
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