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*2007-2008: ''One Step Ahead'' as Sebastian 'Seba' Novinski (26 episodes, TV Series) |
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*2011: ''The Godmother'' as a priest |
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*2014: ''Selfie'' as Pepenar |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Andrei Tiberiu Maria |
| Born | July 27, 1983 Pitești, Romania |
| Genres | Pop, Dance |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer, musician |
| Years active | 2001 – present |
Andrei Tiberiu Maria (born 27 July 1983 in Pitești), better known by his stage name Smiley is a Romanian singer, songwriter, composer and record producer. He is part of the band Simplu and has developed a solo career.
In band Simplu
He started music early and tried for the band Akcent, but after an invitation by CRBL, he joined the singing and dancing band Simplu. Because of his cheerful attitude, he was nicknamed Smiley in the band, a name he adopted for his career, soon becoming the frontman of the band, at the same time developing a solo career. Simplu released with Smiley four albums: Oare știi (2002), Zece (2004), RMX Simplu (2006) and Oficial îmi merge bine (2006) in addition to the compilation Simplu Best Of. In 2008, Smiley and Simplu won "Best show" during the dance program Istoria Dansului.
Solo career and awards
In 2008, Smiley released his first solo album În lipsa mea which was certified gold in Romania and won three awards during him the the Romanian Music Awards: "Best Album of the Year", "Best Single of the Year" for the title track song and "Best Solo Artist" for Smiley. His follow-up album Plec pe Marte won him "Best Pop Dance Album of the Year". In 2011, he released his yet most successful single "Dream Girl" that won him "Best Male Artist" and "Best Pop Artist of the Year" during the 2011 Romanian Music Awards followed in June 2012 with In June 2012 with "Best Producer" and "Best Website" during the Awards gala in Craiova.
Record production
In 2009, Smiley founded his own production house HaHaHa Production. Acts he has produced include Radio Killer, Alex Velea, Randi, Mishelle, Mihai Ristea, Shaka Muv, Sore, Boier Bibescu, Don Baxter, Cabron, Dj Cell Block and Simplu. He has written and produced on occasions various songs and recordings for Morandi, Puya, Delia, Wanda, Zero, Elena Gheorghe, CRBL, Anda Adam, Andreea Bănică, Mandinga, Loredana, Andra, Corina, Cream and Emanuel. From international act productions, notable acts include amongst others, Italiajn band In-Grid and American rapper Sway.
In popular culture
Smiley has been a television personality co-hosting the TV show Românii au talent with Pavel Bartoș.
He was also invited as a presiding judge in Vocea României, the Romanian version of the international music competition franchise The Voice.
Discography
Albums
- in Simplu
- 2002: Oare știi
- 2004: Zece
- 2006: RMX Simplu
- 2006: Oficial îmi merge bine
- 2006: Simplu Best Of (compilation)
- solo
- 2008: În lipsa mea
- 2010: Plec pe Marte
- 2013: Acasă
Singles
(Selective)
- 2009: "Designed to Love You"
- 2010: "Plec pe Marte" (feat. Cheloo)
- 2010: "Love is for Free" (feat. Pacha Man)
- 2011: "Dream Girl"
- 2012: "Dead Man Walking"
- 2013: "Cai verzi pe pereți" (feat. Alex Velea and Don Baxter)
- 2013: "Acasă"
Filmography
- 2007-2008: One Step Ahead as Sebastian 'Seba' Novinski (26 episodes, TV Series)
- 2011: The Godmother as a priest
- 2014: Selfie as Pepenar