Nicoleta Alexandru (born 2nd January 1968), whose stage name is Nicola, is a famous Romanian singer. She is a star in her native country.

Born in Bucharest, Nicola started her solo career in 1992 and has toured widely as well as making numerous television, radio and stage appearances. In 2003, she was awarded the Woman of the Year prize by Avantaje magazine, her song "Lângă Mine" was awarded The Song of the Year prize by Bucureşti and Actualitati Radio stadions; she was awarded the Mamaia and Love Song Festival trophies for the same song.

On March 1 2003, after a huge response to her song "Don't Break My Heart" Nicola won the Romanian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest at Riga. In the international final she came in 10th.

In 2003 she released her fourth LP, Best Of Nicola. Building on the recognition gained from the Eurovision Song Contest, the album sold more copies than expected for a Romanian artist and stayed in the Top 5 of the album charts for 6 months.

Discography

• Best Of Nicola (2003)
• Lângă Mine (2002) ("Beside Me")
• Turquoise (2000)
• Cu Tălpile Goale (1999) (Barefoot)

External links

• Official Nicola website