Smiley, whose real name is Andrei Tiberiu Maria, is one of Romania's most popular pop artists. Born in 1983 in Pitești, Romania, he first rose to fame as the frontman of the group Simplu before launching a hugely successful solo career in 2007. He earned his cheerful stage name from his bandmates, and it has stuck with him ever since.
As a singer, songwriter, and producer, he has collected a long string of number-one hits and become a familiar face on Romanian television as a talent-show host and coach. His music blends catchy pop with warm, upbeat messages, and "Nemuritori" (meaning "Immortals") is a perfect example, an energetic anthem about chasing dreams and living life to the fullest.