With the song Fight, Barbu brought Moldova all the way to tenth place with 109 points. But the country\u2019s best result was from 2017, where SunStroke Project came second with their song Hey Mamma.<\/p>\n
Yet, Natalia is hoping that it\u2019ll be second time lucky as she gears up for the competition at Malm\u00f6 Arena in Sweden. This year, the contest takes place between 7th and 11th May.<\/p>\n
But who is Natalia Barbu? Does she have what it takes to bring Moldova to victory? Here\u2019s everything that we know.<\/p>\n
Who is Moldova Eurovision 2<\/strong>024 entry Natalia Barbu?<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"Natalia]( "\\"Natalia")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div> Natalia Barbu on the red carpet at La Riviera during the Eurovision PreParty ES 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> Patricia J. Garcinuno, Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nAge:<\/strong> 44<\/p>\nInstagram: <\/strong>@nataliabarbu_official<\/a><\/p>\nMulti-talented Natalia Barbu isn\u2019t just a singer-songwriter: she\u2019s also a composer and violinist. She\u2019s spent a lot of her career working closely with experimental folk\/jazz band Trigon, and has released a total of 20 singles and four studio albums.<\/p>\n
As well as representing Moldova in 2007, Natalia participated in the Romanian national selection for 2013\u2019s Eurovision with the song Confession. So it\u2019s safe to say she definitely knows her stuff.<\/p>\n
How old is Natalia Barbu?<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"A]( "\\"Natalia")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div> Natalia Barbu poses for a portrait session at Sala La Riviera during the Eurovision PrePartyES 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> Patricia J. Garcinuno, Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nNatalia Barbu is 44 years old<\/strong>. She was born on 22nd August 1979.<\/p>\nRead more:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- When is Eurovision 2024? Air date, location and news<\/a><\/li>\n
- Who is Olly Alexander? Meet UK Eurovision 2024 entry<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What nationality is Natalia Barbu?<\/strong><\/h2>\nNatalia was born in B\u0103l\u021bi. She is Moldovan.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nWhat is Moldova\u2019s Eurovision 2024 song called?<\/strong><\/h2>\nMoldova\u2019s 2024 Eurovision song is In the Middl<\/strong>e. But hopefully it won\u2019t land in the middle of the leaderboard.<\/p>\nWhere did Moldova come in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest?<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"Moldova]( "\\"Pasha")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div> Moldova entry Pasha Parfeni performs Soarele \u015fi Luna on stage during the Eurovision Song Contest.<\/span><\/figcaption> Anthony Devlin, Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nMoldova came 18th overall with 96 points. Pasha Parfeni performed the song Soarele \u0219i Luna.<\/p>\n
When is Eurovision 2024?<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe first of the Eurovision 2024 semi-finals will air on Tuesday 7th May at 8pm<\/strong>, with the second show following on Thursday 9th May at 8pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\nThe Grand Final will take place on Saturday 11th May at 8pm<\/strong> at Malm\u00f6 Arena in Sweden.<\/p>\nThe Eurovision Song Contest has faced significant criticism over its decision to allow Israel to compete in this year\u2019s competition in light of the current situation in Gaza and the Middle East, with some fans and members of the music industry calling for a boycott of the ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\nNoel Curran \u2013 director general of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organises Eurovision \u2013 has said in a statement<\/a>: \u201cWe understand the concerns and deeply held views around the current conflict in the Middle East. We can\u2019t fail to be moved by the profound suffering of all those caught up in this terrible war.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cHowever, the Eurovision Song Contest is a non-political music event and a competition between public service broadcasters who are members of the EBU. It is not a contest between governments.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cAs a member-led organisation, our governing bodies \u2013 the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group and the Executive Board \u2013 did review the participants list for the 2024 Contest and agreed that the Israeli public broadcaster KAN met all the competition rules for this year and can participate as it has for the past 50 years.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nThe artists taking part in this year\u2019s contest have also faced backlash for not pulling out of the ceremony, including the UK\u2019s act Olly Alexander, who signed a joint statement<\/a> alongside other entrants explaining they \u201cdo not feel comfortable being silent\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cIt is important to us to stand in solidarity with the oppressed and communicate our heartfelt wish for peace, an immediate and lasting ceasefire, and the safe return of all hostages,\u201d the statement read. \u201cWe stand united against all forms of hate, including anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cWe firmly believe in the unifying power of music, enabling people to transcend differences and foster meaningful conversations and connections. We feel that it is our duty to create and uphold this space, with a strong hope that it will inspire greater compassion and empathy.\u201d<\/span><\/p> The Eurovision 2024 live final will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 11th May at 8pm.<\/b><\/p>\n
You can also check out the full list of<\/b>\u00a0Eurovision winners<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and<\/b>\u00a0how many times the UK has won Eurovision<\/b><\/a>.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\nCheck out more of our<\/b>\u00a0Entertainment<\/b><\/span><\/a>\u00a0coverage or visit our<\/b>\u00a0TV Guide<\/b><\/span><\/a>\u00a0and<\/b>\u00a0Streaming Guide<\/b><\/span><\/a>\u00a0to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to<\/b>\u00a0The Radio Times Podcast<\/b><\/span><\/a>.<\/b><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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![\"Natalia](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/Natalia-Barbu-2-2-47ead32.png?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"Natalia")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>Age:<\/strong> 44<\/p>\n Instagram: <\/strong>@nataliabarbu_official<\/a><\/p>\n Multi-talented Natalia Barbu isn\u2019t just a singer-songwriter: she\u2019s also a composer and violinist. She\u2019s spent a lot of her career working closely with experimental folk\/jazz band Trigon, and has released a total of 20 singles and four studio albums.<\/p>\n As well as representing Moldova in 2007, Natalia participated in the Romanian national selection for 2013\u2019s Eurovision with the song Confession. So it\u2019s safe to say she definitely knows her stuff.<\/p>\n Natalia Barbu is 44 years old<\/strong>. She was born on 22nd August 1979.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n Natalia was born in B\u0103l\u021bi. She is Moldovan.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Moldova\u2019s 2024 Eurovision song is In the Middl<\/strong>e. But hopefully it won\u2019t land in the middle of the leaderboard.<\/p>\n Moldova came 18th overall with 96 points. Pasha Parfeni performed the song Soarele \u0219i Luna.<\/p>\n The first of the Eurovision 2024 semi-finals will air on Tuesday 7th May at 8pm<\/strong>, with the second show following on Thursday 9th May at 8pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Grand Final will take place on Saturday 11th May at 8pm<\/strong> at Malm\u00f6 Arena in Sweden.<\/p>\n The Eurovision Song Contest has faced significant criticism over its decision to allow Israel to compete in this year\u2019s competition in light of the current situation in Gaza and the Middle East, with some fans and members of the music industry calling for a boycott of the ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n Noel Curran \u2013 director general of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organises Eurovision \u2013 has said in a statement<\/a>: \u201cWe understand the concerns and deeply held views around the current conflict in the Middle East. We can\u2019t fail to be moved by the profound suffering of all those caught up in this terrible war.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cHowever, the Eurovision Song Contest is a non-political music event and a competition between public service broadcasters who are members of the EBU. It is not a contest between governments.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAs a member-led organisation, our governing bodies \u2013 the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group and the Executive Board \u2013 did review the participants list for the 2024 Contest and agreed that the Israeli public broadcaster KAN met all the competition rules for this year and can participate as it has for the past 50 years.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The artists taking part in this year\u2019s contest have also faced backlash for not pulling out of the ceremony, including the UK\u2019s act Olly Alexander, who signed a joint statement<\/a> alongside other entrants explaining they \u201cdo not feel comfortable being silent\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIt is important to us to stand in solidarity with the oppressed and communicate our heartfelt wish for peace, an immediate and lasting ceasefire, and the safe return of all hostages,\u201d the statement read. \u201cWe stand united against all forms of hate, including anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe firmly believe in the unifying power of music, enabling people to transcend differences and foster meaningful conversations and connections. We feel that it is our duty to create and uphold this space, with a strong hope that it will inspire greater compassion and empathy.\u201d<\/span><\/p> The Eurovision 2024 live final will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 11th May at 8pm.<\/b><\/p>\n You can also check out the full list of<\/b>\u00a0Eurovision winners<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and<\/b>\u00a0how many times the UK has won Eurovision<\/b><\/a>.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Check out more of our<\/b>\u00a0Entertainment<\/b><\/span><\/a>\u00a0coverage or visit our<\/b>\u00a0TV Guide<\/b><\/span><\/a>\u00a0and<\/b>\u00a0Streaming Guide<\/b><\/span><\/a>\u00a0to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to<\/b>\u00a0The Radio Times Podcast<\/b><\/span><\/a>.<\/b><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n Here’s everything we know about Moldova Eurovision 2024 entry Natalia Barbu. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":50861,"template":"","categories":[6,5],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2024\/05\/who-is-natalia-barbu-meet-the-moldova-eurovision-2024-entry.png",3000,2000,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2024\/05\/who-is-natalia-barbu-meet-the-moldova-eurovision-2024-entry-150x150.png",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2024\/05\/who-is-natalia-barbu-meet-the-moldova-eurovision-2024-entry-300x200.png",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2024\/05\/who-is-natalia-barbu-meet-the-moldova-eurovision-2024-entry-768x512.png",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2024\/05\/who-is-natalia-barbu-meet-the-moldova-eurovision-2024-entry-1024x683.png",800,534,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2024\/05\/who-is-natalia-barbu-meet-the-moldova-eurovision-2024-entry-1536x1024.png",1536,1024,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2024\/05\/who-is-natalia-barbu-meet-the-moldova-eurovision-2024-entry-2048x1365.png",2048,1365,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Here's everything we know about Moldova Eurovision 2024 entry Natalia Barbu.","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/50860"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50861"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50860"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}How old is Natalia Barbu?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
![\"A](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/Natalia-Barbu-2-1-20597c4.png?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"Natalia")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n
What nationality is Natalia Barbu?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What is Moldova\u2019s Eurovision 2024 song called?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Where did Moldova come in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
![\"Moldova](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/Pasha-Parfeni-16c8b6d.png?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"Pasha")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>When is Eurovision 2024?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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