Antonia

Antonia (born Antonia Iacobescu; 12 April 1988) is a Romanian singer and model.

Early life
Antonia was born on april 12, 1988 in Bucharest, Romania. She moved with her family from Romania to the United States when she was 5 years old. She grew up in Utah and Las Vegas, where she began modeling at the age of 10 and finished high school. At the age of 18 she moved back to Romania with her family. Soon after, she met producer Tom Boxer, who launched her music career with "Roses on fire". She has previously stated that the modeling experience has left a bitter taste due to rivalries between models.

Musical career
In 2009, Antonia recorded the song "Morena" with DJ/producer Tom Boxer. It was released in January 2010 and reached number-one in Bulgaria, Poland, and Romania. It also reached the top 10 in Hungary and Israel.

In 2011, Antonia launched what is now the hottest r’n’b hit of the moment – "Marionette". This is a song with a very modern beat, that entwines club rhythms with profound r’n’b and soul sounds.

Antonia's 2013 song "Marabou" was written by Danish writer and producer, Thomas Troelsen.

Singles

 * 2009 – "Roses on Fire"
 * 2010 – "Morena" (with Tom Boxer)
 * 2011 – "Shake It Mamma" (with Tom Boxer)
 * 2011 – "Marionette"
 * 2011 – "Pleacă" (with Vunk)
 * 2012 – "I Got You"
 * 2012 – "Jameia"
 * 2013 – "Marabou"
 * 2013 – "Summertime Affaire"

At Own Eurovision Song Contest
Antonia was chosen to be the representetive of Romania for two editions, in OESC #08, where she received 2nd place and in the second special edition, OESC #10, where she ended in 11th place, with her song "Marionette".

Antonia will represent the country for a third time in the Own Eurovision Song Contest 19, after she won "Selectia Nationala 19". Together with the band Vunk she will sing "Pleacă". They went on winning the contest.

Antonia will represent Romania for a fourth time in the Own Eurovision Song Contest 24 with her song "Marabou".