Theodor Andrei

Theodor Andrei
Theodor Andrei in 2023
Theodor Andrei in 2023
Background information
Birth nameTheodor-Octavian Andrei[1]
Born (2004-10-09) 9 October 2004 (age 20)
Bucharest, Romania
Years active2017–present
LabelsElectrecord

Theodor-Octavian Andrei (Romanian: [te.oˈdor oktaviˈan anˈdrej]; born 9 October 2004),[2] known professionally as Theodor Andrei, is a Romanian singer-songwriter and actor, most famous for representing Romania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with the song "D.G.T. (Off and On)".

Career

2017–2022: National television and Fragil.

Theodor Andrei made himself known while participating in the 2017 talent show Vocea României Junior, the Romanian version of The Voice Kids, where he reached the semi-final. In 2020, he took part in the local version of X Factor, where he stopped at bootcamps.[3][4]

His debut album, Fragil., was released in 2022. In 2022, he received the Myosotis Award at Radar de Media Awards for the best creation of a singer-songwriter, for the song "Artist".

2023–present: Eurovision and further projects

In December 2022, Andrei participated in Selecția Națională 2023, to select the Romanian Eurovision representative.[5] "D.G.T. (Off and On)", his song for the competition, had been released as an album track in collaboration with Luca Udățeanu; he released a 3-minute solo version for the contest. On 11 February he was voted the winner.[6][7]

At Eurovision he participated in the second semi-final on 11 May 2023, but failed to qualify for the grand final. It was later revealed that he had finished in second-to-last place in the semi-final, tied with San Marino on 0 points. Since then Andrei spoke out about the treatment that he faced working with TVR such as rejecting all the ideas he had for staging for his performance in Liverpool and imposing a slower revamp to his song.[8]

Theodor Andrei took this opportunity to announce his first UK concert in London organised by Platform '96 called Stage 002 on the 28th of July at The Water Rats, a renowned venue steeped in music history with Bob Dylan, The Pogues, and Oasis playing their first gigs. Platform '96 promised Stage 002 to be his redemption arc. His set was one hour long and included songs from his album Fragil., Eurovision Medleys, as well as covers from various artists of various genres, such as Frank Sinatra, Eminem, Madcon, Bruno Mars, Måneskin, Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus, Creedence Clearwater Revival and many more. Theodor also invited his girlfriend Diana as a special guest to surprise the audience with duos and dance breaks.[9]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Information
Fragil.
  • Released: 15 October 2022
  • Label: Electrecord, Music Art Academy, Right Records, Selective Studio

Extended plays

Title Information
The Eurovision Medleys EP
  • Released: 17 August 2023
  • Label: Self-released, WaV Studio

Singles

Title Year Album
"Young And Sweet" 2017 Non-album single
"Și Dacă Azi Zâmbesc" 2018
"Stelele de pe Cer" 2019
"Nu te Mira ca nu te Place"
"Nu le Place" 2020
"Nu Mai Vreau sentimente"
(with Oana Velea) 		Fragil.
"Beatu' asta fire" Non-album single
"Crăciunul Ăsta"
"Genul Meu" 2021 Fragil.
"Selectiv"
"Tatuaj"
"Ţigări Mentolate"
(with Valentina) 		2022
"Prigoria Teen Fest"
(with shtrood) 		Non-album single
"D.G.T. (Off and On)"
(solo or with Luca Udățeanu) 		Fragil.
"Artist" 2023
"Arogvnt"
"Preludiu: Echilibru." 2024 TBA
"Fantoma"
"Zendaya"
(with Niță)

References

  1. ^ "Theodor Andrei". eurovision.tv. Eurovision. 8 March 2023. Archived from the original on 26 September 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Cine este Theodor Andrei, tânărul de 18 ani care va reprezenta România la Eurovision 2023 cu piesa „D.G.T. (Off and on)"". hotnews.ro (in Romanian). HotNews. 12 February 2023. Archived from the original on 27 March 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  3. ^ Anica Bejan (11 February 2023). "Theodor Andrei a câștigat Selecția Națională Eurovision România 2023. Publicul a decis!" (in Romanian). Archived from the original on 12 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  4. ^ "Cine este Theodor Andrei, tânărul de 18 ani care va reprezenta România la Eurovision 2023 cu piesa "D.G.T. (Off and on)"" (in Romanian). 11 February 2023. Archived from the original on 27 March 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  5. ^ Anthony Granger (17 December 2022). "Romania: Twelve Selecţia Naţională 2023 Finalists Announced". Archived from the original on 25 June 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  6. ^ Emily Grace (11 February 2023). "Romania: Theodor Andrei To Eurovision 2023". Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  7. ^ Dumitrescu, Radu (13 February 2023). "Theodor Andrei represents Romania at Eurovision 2023". Romania-Insider.com. City Compass Media. Archived from the original on 14 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  8. ^ Tudor, Ruxandra (15 June 2023). ""Eurovision was a dream turned into a nightmare" - Theodor Andrei speaks out against TVR as he announces new UK concert". wiwibloggs. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  9. ^ Tudor, Ruxandra (25 June 2023). """It's time to answer to some questions": Theodor Andrei shares Eurovision experience…ahead of London concert and new album". wiwibloggs. Retrieved 5 August 2023.


Awards and achievements
Preceded by Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest
2023 		Succeeded by
TBD