The Urs Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Songs, Moldova, YouTube, Career

Gheorghe Scurtu, known professionally as The Urs, is a Moldovan singer and entertainer renowned for his booming voice and high-energy pop-folk-manele fusion that dominates weddings and festivals across Moldova and Romania.

Nicknamed “The Bear” for his imposing physique and stage presence, he exploded onto the scene with the 2018 mega-hit “Tărâmul interzis” and has since racked up hundreds of millions of YouTube views.

Profile

• Full Name: Gheorghe Scurtu
• Stage Name: The Urs
• Born: March 3, 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Sîngerei, Republic of Moldova
• Nationality: Moldovan
• Occupation: Singer, Entertainer
• Height: 195 cm (6 feet 5 inches)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Scurtu
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $800,000 to $1,500,000

Early Life And Education

The Urs was born on March 3, 1988, in the town of Sîngerei, northern Moldova. Raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Scurtu, in a modest rural family, he earned the nickname “Urs” (“Bear”) as a teenager due to his exceptional size and strength. His ethnicity is Moldovan.

He completed basic schooling in Sîngerei and showed early vocal talent, but instead of higher education he focused on music and local performances, honing his craft at village festivals and weddings from his late teens.

Career

The Urs burst into the spotlight in 2018 with “Tărâmul interzis,” which quickly became a viral anthem and has over 100 million YouTube views. Follow-up hits like “Pantera neagră,” “Buze de aur,” and “La tine în brațe” cemented his status as Moldova’s top party singer.

Known for marathon live sets (often 3–5 hours) and extravagant stage shows, he commands some of the highest fees in the region for private events. By 2025 he regularly sells out arenas in Chișinău and tours Romania extensively, collaborating with manele stars like Nicolae Guță and Florin Salam.

Social Media

• Instagram: @theurs_official
• Facebook: The Urs Oficial
• YouTube: The Urs Official
• TikTok: @theurs_official

Personal Life

The Urs, 37, keeps his private life extremely discreet and is currently single with no publicly known children. Standing at an imposing 195 cm and weighing over 130 kg, his larger-than-life physique has become part of his brand.

Based between Chișinău and Bucharest, he is deeply attached to his hometown roots, often returning to Sîngerei and supporting local causes quietly. He credits faith and family for keeping him grounded amid the intense party lifestyle that comes with his profession.

Net Worth

The Urs‘s estimated net worth ranges from $800,000 to $1,500,000, generated primarily from high-paying private bookings, YouTube revenue, concert tickets, and merchandise across Moldova and the Romanian diaspora.