Noni Răzvan Ene

Noni Răzvan Ene (born April 17, 1992), professionally known by his stage name Noni, is an Romanian singer, songwriter, music producer, TV personality and dancer. Noni is best known worldwide for representing Romania in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004, with the song Thank You , finished fourth place in the final. It's the best result Romania ever gained.^[2][3]

Born and raised in Bucharest, Romania by a family of musicians, Noni began making music at a young age and performed in various musical venues throughout his childhood. He graduated from High of School of Arts Dinu Lipatti and from this moment begin a career in television with his debut in 1997 at Abracadabra show broadcast on ProTV channel.^[4][5] Noni had a successful career in his childhood, in 1997 he win the contest Tip Top -Mini Top at TVR1.^[6] Noni produced songs for other artists, co-founding the production team Sindrum Media.^[7]

Noni had an successful stint with Cat Music, mostly with the song Give me the sunlight produced by Sunrise Inc ^[8] but then signed with Walt Disney Records in 2010 by releasind the Romanian version for Wouldn't Change a Thing^[9] and Sindrum Media in 2012. He became recognized as a solo artist after lending his vocals to the songs "Unbreakable" by Astra Electronics sing by Noni in premiere at Antena 1 during the show "Neatza with Răzvan and Dani", and "No te puedo olvidar" by Eiko Watanabe , which was a European success, in countries such as Romania, Spain, and Azerbaidjan. His debut studio album, Îţi mulţumesc (2010) released by OVO Music influence Rachel Talalay who invite Noni to appear in the movie The Wind in the Willows, which starring Matt Lucas (Mr. Toad), Bob Hoskins (Badger), Mark Gatiss (Ratty), and Lee Ingleby (Mole).^[10]

Noni has received many awards and nominations and is now regarded as one of the most successful teen artists in Romania, mostly after his co-op with Walt Disney Pictures company, where he dubbed some characters, the company use his name since 2010, through a merchandising strategy, involved by Romania.

Noni Ene is known for his stage performances , his soul and popcorn style and by his singing in falsetto. On stage, Noni is able to sing, dance and play a wild range of musical styles, including soul and pop music. In 2014 for being popular in his country, he received an offer from Walt Disney Pictures and provides the Romanian voice of Tadashi in Big Hero 6, .^[11]

Achievements and activities

Main achievements

• 2009 12 August A debutat pe scena Festivalului Callatis 2009 live cu melodia Unbreakable impreuna cu trupa de dansatori formata din Mayo,Valy,Gege si Razvan
• 2008 18-20 mai 2008 A obtinut Premiul Uniunii Compozitorilor şi Muzicologilor din România la Festivalul George Grigoriu editia a IV -a
• 2008 -First place at Orpheus Festival in Italy
• 2007 -The new Cd "Iti multumesc" is finished,20.04.2007,Bucharest,Romania
• 2006 - Invited in the show of Junior Eurovision song Contest 2006,in Bucharest,Romania
• 2005 - Noni hosts 'Mamaia Copiilor' and the national selection for JESC 2005
• 2005 - 3rd place at the 'Nile Festival', Cairo, Egypt
• 2004 - Fourth place at Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004, representing Romania
• 2004 - First place in the Romanian national selection for Junior Eurovision, with Îţi mulţumesc ('Thank You')
• 2004 - First place at the 'Golden Star' international festival, with Sansa e de partea mea ('Chance by My Side', composed by Ionel Tudor, lyrics by Andreea Andrei)
• 2003 - 'Golden Magnolia' festival trophy, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, with The Children Living in the Streets (composed by Cornel Fugaru, lyrics by Mirela Fugaru)
• 2003 - 'Slavianski Bazar' festival trophy - Vitebsk, Belarus, in July
• 2003 - Jury's special prize at 'Ti amo' festival, Onesti, Romania, in May
• 2003 - Participation in the 'Nile Festival' in Cairo, Egypt with Prayer (composed by Cornel Fugaru, lyrics by Mirela Fugaru) in January
• 2002 - First place at the 'Golden Star' international festival with On Your Birthday (composition and lyrics by N. Caragia), as well as the festival's 'Media Reward'
• 2002 - The reward for Best Performance at the 'Mamaia Copiilor' festival with One Day (composed by Dinu Giurgiu, written by George Tarnea); and the reward for creation accompanied by Tatiana Stepa, with Mom and Dad from angels (composition and lyrics by Carmen Bogorodea)
• 2001 - Third place at Cherry festival in Pustnicu
• 1997 - First place in the TV contest-show Tip Top - Mini Top on TVR 1
• 1996 - TV appearances on Pro TV in children's show Abracadabra

Television advertisements

• 2005 - Host of the show dedicated to the launch of Merlyn Biscuits in Romania
• 2004 - TV advertisement for Hochland brand Cascavalul Hochland
• 2002 - TV advertisement for Hochland melted cheese
• 2002 - TV advertisement for Coca-Cola in Croatia
• 1997 - TV advertisement for Silvana candies

Other activities

• 2004 - Performance in the opening of 'Slavianski Bazar' 2004 in Belarus
• 2004 - Special guest at 'Mamaia Copiilor' 2004
• 2003 - Performance and special guest as a jury member at the 'Golden Star' festival in Romania.
• 2003 - Special guest as a jury member at 'Ceata lui Pitigoi' children's festival in September
• 2003 - Noni is invited at the Patriarchate to sing on Greece's Patriarch, Hristodulos, visit to Romania in June.

He has also appeared on many other TV shows, including 'Sus semnul întrebării' on Pro TV, 'Bravo Bravissimo' on TVR 1, 'Atentie, se cântă' on TVR 2, 'Cafeaua cu sare' on Antena 1, 'Matinal' on TVR, 'Trezirea la realitate' on Realitatea TV, 'Bătălia pentru România' on Realitatea TV, 'Surprise, Surprise' on TVR, and 'Teo' on Pro TV.

References

External links

• Official website

Romania in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest   Participation 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 to 2015   Artists 2000s Bubu Noni Răzvan Ene Alina Eremia New Star Music 4Kids Mădălina & Andrada Ioana Bianca Anuţa 2010s 2010 to 2015   Songs 2000s "Tobele sunt viaţa mea" "Iţi mulţumesc" "Ţurai" "Povestea mea" "Sha-la-la" "Salvaţi planeta!" "Ai puterea în mâna ta" 2010s 2010 to 2015 (Note: Entries scored out are when Romania did not compete)