Angela Similea | |
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![]() Similea in 1986 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Angela Ioana Similea |
Born | 1 Decembrie, Ilfov County, Kingdom of Romania | 9 July 1946
Origin | Romania |
Genres | Easy listening |
Occupations | Singer, pop star |
Instruments | Vocals/voice |
Years active | 1970–2021 |
Movies: The Bet |
Angela Similea (born 9 July 1946 in 1 Decembrie, Ilfov County, Kingdom of Romania) is a Romanian female pop star who was famous for easy listening music during the 1980s. [1]
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