Monica Anghel Biography: Husband, Movies, Radio Shows, Parents, Ethnicity, Siblings, Net Worth, Age, Height

Monica Anghel is a Romanian singer, television personality, radio presenter, and voice actress, renowned for her powerful vocals and vibrant stage presence.

A prominent figure in Romanian pop music, she gained international attention through her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1996 with “Rugă pentru pacea lumii” (with Sincron, though it didn’t advance past preselection) and in 2002 with Marcel Pavel, where their duet “Tell Me Why” secured 9th place, Romania’s third-best result at the time.

Anghel’s accolades include winning the Golden Stag Festival in 1996 and earning 11 international music trophies by age 30.

Profile

• Full Name: Monica Anghel
• Stage Name: Monica Anghel
• Born: June 1 1971
• Age: 54 years old
• Birthplace: Bucharest, Romania
• Nationality: Romanian
• Occupation: Singer, Television Personality, Radio Presenter, Voice Actress
• Height: 1.67 m
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Anghel
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Marian Caraivan (m. 2010), Andrei Carandino (m. 1994–2005)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3–5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Monica Anghel was born on June 1, 1971, in Bucharest, Romania, to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Anghel, and has a sibling named Alexandru Anghel. Her passion for music emerged early, leading her to begin vocal studies at the Popular School of Art in Bucharest.

She later trained in New York with vocal coach Phil Brown, refining her technique, and studied acting under professor Gelu Colgeac in Bucharest, as noted on Cinemagia. Ro. Her ethnicity is Romanian, and her religion is not publicly known.

Career

Monica Anghel’s professional debut came at age 14 in 1986 at the Bucharest Music Festival, where she won first prize with “Ești învingătorul” by Marcel Dragomir and “O rază pentru dragostea mea” by Laurențiu Profeta.

That same year, she earned first place in the Interpretation section at the Mamaia Festival, establishing her as a rising star in Romanian pop. Collaborating with composers like Cornel Fugaru, Marius Țeicu, and Ion Cristinoiu, she built a repertoire of hits, including “Încrederea” with Aurelian Temișan and duets with Ștefan Iordache on the 2007 album Magazinul meu de vice.

Her international breakthrough came in 1996 when she won the Golden Stag Festival in Romania and competed in the Eurovision preselection with “Rugă pentru pacea lumii” alongside the rock band Sincron. However, it failed to qualify for the Oslo final.

In 2002, she represented Romania at the Eurovision Song Contest in Tallinn, alongside Marcel Pavel, performing “Tell Me Why,” which placed 9th —a significant achievement for Romania.

Her comedic talents shone through her long collaboration with the comedy group Divertis, where she appeared as an actress, and she served as a juror for Romania at Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv.

Anghel’s voice acting career includes notable roles, such as a Muse in Disney’s Hercules (2003, 2017) and contributions to other animated films, making her a sought-after voice actress.

She has hosted radio shows and performed at festivals worldwide, winning awards in Australia, Macedonia, Finland, and Germany, and amassed 11 international trophies by 2001, according to Cinemagia. Ro. Her discography includes hits like “Spune-mi,” “Inimă de țigan,” and “Fluturi de zăpadă,” with albums released through Roton and OVO MUSIC.

Recent posts on X praise her 2023 performances and her 50th birthday celebration in 2021, highlighting her enduring popularity. Currently, Anghel remains active in music and television, with appearances in TV movies like Zăpadă, Ceai și Dragoste (2020) and Strada Speranței (2021).

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @monicaanghelro
• Facebook Handle: Monica Anghel

Personal Life

Monica Anghel married Andrei Carandino in 1994, divorcing in 2005, and later married Marian Caraivan in 2010. She has no children and keeps her personal life relatively private, focusing on her career and public persona.

Filmography

• Proprietarii de stele (2001) – Actress
• The Eurovision Song Contest (2002) – Performer (Romanian entry, “Tell Me Why”)
• Spitalul de demență (2012) – Actress
• Zăpadă, Ceai și Dragoste (2020) – Actress
• Strada Speranței (2021) – Mia

Discography

• Încrederea (1996, with Aurelian Temișan) – Roton
• Magazinul meu de vise (2007, with Ștefan Iordache) – Roton
• Best of Dan Iagnov (2006, duet “Continent pierdut” with Gabriel Cotabiță) – OVO MUSIC

Singles:

• “Spune-mi,”
• “Inimă de țigan,”
• “Fluturi de zăpadă”

Net Worth

Monica Anghel has an estimated net worth of $3 million to $ 5 million USD. Her income derives from her music career, including album sales, international performances, and festival awards, as well as her television and voice acting work, notably with Disney and Divertis.