Culiță Sterp Biography: Age, Wife, Kids, Net Worth, Songs, Career, Albums, Height, Instagram

Nicolae Sterp, also known as Culiță Sterp, is a Romanian singer and musician specializing in popular party music (muzică de petrecere), manele-influenced tracks, and emotional ballads.

He rose to fame with viral hits blending traditional Romanian sounds with modern beats, amassing millions of views on YouTube, massive social media followings, and frequent live performances at events across Romania and abroad.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Nicolae Sterp
• Stage Name: Culiță Sterp
• Born: October 25, 1992
• Age: 33 years old
• Birthplace: Hațeg area, Hunedoara County, Romania
• Nationality: Romanian
• Ethnicity: Unknown
• Occupation: Singer, Musician
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Sterp and Georgeta Sterp
• Siblings: Three
• Spouse: Daniela Iliescu (married, date around 2024–2025)
• Children: Two
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life And Education

Culiță Sterp was born on October 25, 1992, in a rural area near Hațeg, Hunedoara County, Romania. He was raised by his parents, Mr. Sterp (a shepherd who left the family) and Georgeta Sterp (known publicly as Mama Geta), in a modest family with four children where the father abandoned them early.

He grew up helping with family sheep farming (over 800 sheep), including tough experiences like staying without food while tending sheep in the fields. He has sisters Ileana and Geta among his siblings. He graduated from Liceul I.C. Brătianu in Hațeg and later studied at the Faculty of Economic Sciences in Sibiu but shifted focus to music. His ethnicity and religion are not publicly detailed.

Career

Culiță Sterp began his music career drawing from his rural roots, releasing songs that mix party anthems, emotional tracks about family and love, and collaborations with artists like Costi, Vali Vijelie, and others. Hits include Gura ta, Te iubesc la nebunie, Ma Insor La Anul in Mai, Se-Opreste Timpul, and recent releases like Mi-e dor de părinții mei (2025–2026) and Și bogatul și săracul (2025).

His YouTube channel has over 1.4 million subscribers with videos reaching tens of millions of views. He performs live extensively, including international shows (e.g., Coventry, England in 2025 with 10,000 attendees), and appeared on TV shows like Survivor România (2020–2021).

He earns from streaming, YouTube ads (significant monthly income reported), event bookings (high fees plus tips/dedications), and collaborations. His content emphasizes Romanian pride, family values, and energetic performances.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @culita.sterp
• TikTok Handle: @culita_sterp_official
• YouTube Channel: Culiță Sterp Oficial
• Facebook: Culiță Sterp

Personal Life

Culiță Sterp, now 33, is married to Daniela Iliescu, with whom he tied the knot around 2024–2025 after a long relationship. They have two children: son Milan (born around 2021) and daughter Miray (born March 3, 2025).

He has shared emotional moments about family struggles, including his father’s abandonment and hardships in childhood, and celebrates milestones like birthdays and births publicly. He prioritizes family, often posting about his wife, children, and parents, while maintaining a public image of resilience and gratitude.

Net Worth

Culiță Sterp’s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. His income primarily comes from music releases and streaming royalties on platforms like YouTube (with substantial monthly earnings from views and ads), Spotify, and Amazon Music, live performances and event bookings across Romania and internationally (high appearance fees plus generous tips and dedications at weddings and parties), collaborations and features with other artists, social media influence through Instagram (1M+ followers), TikTok (millions of likes), and Facebook for promotions and sponsorships, and other ventures in the Romanian music scene.