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Corina Chiriac
Order of The Culture of Merit Romania
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Corina Chiriac
26 October 1949 Bucharest, Romania
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Nationality | Romanian |
Occupation | Singer Actress |
Years active | 1970–present |
Corina Chiriac (born October 26, 1949) is a famous Romanian singer, composer, and actress. She was one of the most popular singers in Romania during the 1970s and 1980s.
Corina Chiriac has recorded more than 500 songs. She has also appeared in many TV shows in Romania. She traveled a lot in the 1970s and early 1980s. She performed in many countries in Eastern Europe. These included places like East Germany, Russia, Bulgaria, and Poland.
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About Corina Chiriac
Corina Chiriac was born in Bucharest, Romania. Her father, Mircea Chiriac, was a well-known Romanian composer. She followed in her father's footsteps. In 1972, she finished her studies. She graduated from the National Theatre Institute. This helped her become a successful performer.
Her Music Career
Corina Chiriac started her music career in the 1970s. She quickly became very popular. Her songs were loved by many people. She was known for her strong voice. She also wrote some of her own songs. She was a big star on Romanian television. She often performed in variety shows.
Living in the United States
From 1988 to 1994, Corina Chiriac lived in the United States. While she was there, she got an exciting offer. Because she was so popular, Walt Disney Pictures asked her to help.
Voice Acting for Disney
Corina Chiriac lent her voice to famous Disney characters. She voiced Ursula in the Romanian version of The Little Mermaid. She did this in 1994 and again in 2005. Later, in 2010, she voiced Morgana. Morgana is a character in The Little Mermaid 2. This shows her talent as an actress.
Corina Chiriac in Movies
Corina Chiriac has also acted in several movies. She played different roles. Sometimes she was a singer, and sometimes a main character.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1972 | Cu mâinile curate | Singer | |
1972 | Aventuri la Marea Neagră | Barbara | Main role |
1976 | Roșcovanul | Suzi | |
1994/2005 | The Little Mermaid | Ursula (Dubbing) |