Andrei Tiberiu Maria (; born 27 July 1983), better known by his stage name Smiley, is a Romanian singer, songwriter, record producer, actor and television presenter, from Pitești. He was part of the pop groups Simplu (2001–2011) and

Radio Killer Radio Killer was a Romanian dance-pop and Eurodance music group. Their debut single was released in 2009 and is called "Voila". It was the most broadcast song in Romania and Russia of that year. The name "Radio Killer" comes from the fact that "ra ...

(2009–2015). As a solo artist, Smiley started in 2007 and has become one of Romania's biggest pop artists, archiving 14 number ones and more than 30 Top20 singles. In 2013, he won " Best Romanian Act" during the

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held in Amsterdam. He had been nominated as a solo act three times for the same award in 2008, 2009 and 2011 and twice in 2006 and 2007 as part of Simplu. He is part of the Romanian Euro-House project Radio Killer where he is known as Killer 1. As of November 2013, he is the new Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF Romania. He is also a television personality, having hosted ''

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'' (2011–present) and being a coach in ''

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'' (2011–present).

History

He started in music at a very young age. For three years he was part of the Romanian group Millenium 3 and was noted by

Gyuri Pascu Ioan Gyuri Pascu (; also credited as Ioan Ghiurico Pascu, Gyuri Pascu, and Ghyuri Pascu; August 31, 1961 – September 26, 2016) was a Romanian pop music singer, producer, actor, and comedian, also known for his participation in the comedy grou ...

as a potential star. He also tried for the band Akcent in a bid to join the band.

Simplu

After an invitation by CRBL, he joined the singing and dancing band Simplu (stylized as SIMPLU). The members were CRBL, Smiley, OmuNegru, Piticu, Francezu and Taz. Because of his reported cheerful attitude, he was nicknamed ''Smiley'' by 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 five studio albums with Smiley: ''Oare știi'' (2002), ''Zece'' (2004), ''RMX Simplu'' (2006), ''Oficial îmi merge bine'' (2006) and "Dance or die trying" (2011) in addition to the compilation ''Simplu Best Of''. In 2008, Smiley and Simplu won "Best show" during the dance program ''Istoria Dansului''. In 2007–2008, he was also in the TV series ''One Step Ahead'' as Sebastian 'Seba' Novinski and subject of lead role in the 2008 film ''Un film simplu'' directed by Tom Gatsoulis.

Radio Killer

Smiley has also formed the Romanian Euro-House project

launched through an initiative of Smiley and his HaHaHa Production company. Radio Killer is made up of seven members: *Killer 1: Smiley *Killer 2: EleFunk (Serban-Ionut Cazan) *Killer 3: CellBlock *Killer 4: Karie *Killer 5: Boogie Man (Don Baxter) *Killer 6: Crocodealer (Alex Velea) *The Real Killer: Paul Damixie The group released the single "Be Free" in 2010 on Blanco Y Negro label, the international release "Lonely Heart" on various labels in Romania, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands and Sweden in 2011 and "Don't Let The Music End" on EMI in 2012. The band also enjoys popularity in Russia. In 2013, Radio Killer released a joint EP ''Clothes Off'' with Francesco Diaz & Young Rebels with various mixes of their hit "Clothes Off".

Others ventures

Acting

In 2008, he had the lead role in the comedy ''Un film simplu'' by director Tom Gatsoulis. The comedy inspired by the group Simplu and Smiley's career, is about the difficult choices Smiley had to make: his bandmates and friends or international fame as he is confronted by an American talent scout who is offering him a lucrative deal provided he quits his band, Simplu. The band members realize what's going on and they don't like it.

Television

Smiley has been a television personality co-hosting the TV show ''

'' with

Pavel Bartoș Pavel Bartoș (; born 20 January 1975 Miercurea Ciuc, Romania) is a Romanian people, Romanian actor and television presenter, known for hosting ''Românii au talent'' (Romanian's Got Talent) and ''The Voice of Romania''. Also the presenter wa ...

for eight consecutive seasons, starting with the inaugural

season 1 Season One may refer to: Albums * ''Season One'' (Suburban Legends album), 2004 * ''Season One'' (All Sons & Daughters album), 2012 * ''Season One'' (Saukrates album), 2012 See also * * * Season 2 (disambiguation) Season 2 may refer to: ...

in 2011. He was also invited as a presiding judge in ''

'', the Romanian version of the international music competition franchise '' The Voice''. Ştefan Stan from Team Smiley won the first ever title in Romania for

of the show. Ştefan Stan released his debut album ''Povestea mea'' with Smiley's production HaHaHa productions; releasing "You Give Me Love" written by his coach Smiley before signing a deal with Universal Music Romania.

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Promotional singles

Other appearances

Filmography

Television

Film

Awards and nominations

*2006 and 2007: Nominated as part of Simplu (twice) *2008, 2009 and 2011: Nominated as a solo act (three times) *2013: Won "Best Romanian Act" (once)

References

External links

Official websiteSmiley FacebookHaHaHa production websiteHaHaHa production YouTube
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