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Andreea Marin
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Marin during an interview in 2011
Born
Andreea Violeta Marin

(1974-12-22) 22 December 1974 (age 50)
Nationality Romanian
Other names Andreea Marin Bănică
Occupation Television presenter
Years active 1994–present
Spouse(s)
Ștefan Bănică Jr.
(m. 2006; div. 2013)

Tuncay Öztürk
(m. 2014; div. 2017)
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Andreea Violeta Marin is a famous Romanian television presenter and a well-known TV personality. She was born on December 22, 1974.

Andreea Marin's Early Life and Career

Andreea Marin studied several subjects in college. These included Journalism, Public Relations, and Computer Programming. She also studied Mathematics and Physics.

Starting Her TV Journey

Andreea began her career in 1994. She worked as an emcee at TVR Iași, a television station. Her work in Romanian media helped her become known as a very successful female media person in the country.

Hosting Big Events

On December 2, 2006, Andreea Marin hosted the 2006 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. This is a big music competition for young singers. She also announced the votes from Romania for the main Eurovision Song Contest finals in 2000, 2004, 2006, and 2007.

Her Famous TV Show

Since 1999, Andreea has hosted and directed a popular TV show called Surprize, Surprize. This show, which means "Surprises, Surprises," was broadcast on TVR1. It shared inspiring life stories about people facing challenges.

Other Important Roles

Andreea Marin also holds important positions outside of TV hosting. She is the communications director for Prime Time World Broadcast, a company based in Madrid. She is also the editorial director for the Romanian version of Business Woman Magazine.

Andreea Marin's Family Life

Andreea Marin married Ștefan Bănică Jr. in 2006. For a time, she was known as Andreea Marin Bănică. They had a daughter named Ana Violeta Bănică, who was born on December 15, 2007. The couple later divorced in 2013.

In 2014, Andreea married physician Tuncay Öztürk. They announced the end of their marriage in October 2016. Their divorce was officially completed on February 13, 2017.

External Links

  • Profile in English
  • Personal blog
  • Business Woman Romania editorial page
  • Interview in Cariere magazine
Preceded by
Belgium Maureen Louys and Marcel Vanthilt
Junior Eurovision Song Contest presenter
2006
Succeeded by
Netherlands Kim-Lian van der Meij and Sipke Jan Bousema
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