12 Facts About Florin Ristei

Florin Ristei was born on Traian Florin Ristei; 29 August 1987 and is a Romanian singer and television presenter.

Florin Ristei was born in the city of Galati, Romania, but he currently lives in Bucharest.

Florin Ristei is best known for his debut single, "Dana" and for winning the third season of the X Factor Romania in 2013.

In 2012, Universal Pictures chose Ristei to sing the main songs the animated movie Disney Magical Music, alongside Paula Seling, and Dalma Kovacs who provide the Romanian version of the film.

Florin Ristei was discovered in 1999 by Lucian Pintilie at a karaoke contest in Constanta, held by Prima TV.

Florin Ristei later became the lead singer of the band Amici.

In 2012, Florin Ristei formed the musical project FreeStay, which meant Florin Ristei's return to the national music market.

In 2013, Florin Ristei auditioned for the third season of the X Factor Romania talent show.

Florin Ristei's performances were highly appreciated by both the jury and the viewers, subsequently winning the competition.

In 2020, Florin Ristei became a judge on the ninth season of the X Factor Romania, this way becoming the first ever X Factor Romania winner to ever become a judge later in the show.

Florin Ristei is currently in a relationship with X Factor season 9 contestant Naomi Hedman, raising suspicions about backstage business.

Florin Ristei is the first and only X Factor Romania judge to have ever become involved in a relationship with a contestant.