Biography
Who is Alexandra Căpitănescu?
Early life and education
Alexandra Căpitănescu was born in the Galați region of eastern Romania. Her musical path began early, as she started singing and learning piano at ten years old. During her youth, she attended the Costache Negri High School.
She pursued academic interests alongside her musical activities. Alexandra completed an undergraduate degree in Medical Physics at the University of Bucharest. As of April 2026, she continued her academic studies by working toward a Masters degree in the same field.
Rise to musical fame
At fifteen, Alexandra appeared on the television program Românii au talent. The presenter Smiley encouraged her to audition for Vocea României, which proved to be a key moment for her career. By seventeen, she had already gained experience performing in various music competitions and festivals throughout Romania, Russia, and the Republic of Moldova.
Her participation in shows like Next Star, Dream Star, and X Factor helped build her performance skills. This preparation culminated at age nineteen when she successfully competed in season eleven of Vocea României. Alexandra Căpitănescu was declared the winner of the season, marking a significant milestone in her professional path.
Career highlights and Eurovision
In 2024, Alexandra released her debut EP titled Căpitanu'. Beyond her solo work, she joined the folk metal band E-an-na in January 2026 as a temporary member, stepping in to replace Roxana Amarandi.
Her profile expanded internationally through the Eurovision Song Contest. In early 2026, the broadcaster TVR selected her for the Selecția națională competition. After winning that national selection on March 4, she moved on to represent her home country. During the Eurovision final on May 16, 2026, she performed the song Choke Me. She achieved third place, which stands as the best result ever recorded for Romania in the history of the contest.
Birthday and age
Alexandra Căpitănescu was born on July 31, 2003, which makes Alexandra 23 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Alexandra shares the date with 61 other famous people.
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