Biography
Who is Kate Linn?
Early life and real name
Kate Linn: The performer was born as Cătălina Ioana Oțeleanu in Constanța, Romania. She started her path in the music industry during her teenage years in her home country.
Her musical style incorporates catchy pop elements combined with influences from Latin, electronic, and Balkan pop music.
Career highlights
In 2015, the artist released her international debut single titled Zaynah in collaboration with Chris Thrace. This track successfully charted in Bulgaria, Turkey, and Romania.
She later won the Golden Palm in Turkey for her debut song in 2017 and received the award for Best Foreign Artist a year later. During 2017, she also reached a wider audience across Asia and Europe with her single Your Love.
Popular releases
Kate continued to establish her presence in the contemporary Balkan pop scene with several subsequent tracks. She released Thunderlike in 2018, followed by Ya La in collaboration with SICKOTOY in 2021, and Chiki Chiki in 2022.
In June 2025, her song Dame Un Grrr became a viral hit on TikTok and was used in millions of videos. The track was written alongside producer Fantomel and released through Universal Music Romania, featuring a version with Jason Derulo.
Birthday and age
Kate Linn was born on March 27, 1997, which makes Kate 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Kate shares the date with 77 other famous people.
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