(Sorin-Cristian Alecu) is a prominent Romanian manele singer whose career reflects a dramatic "rags-to-riches" story. Discovered at age 12 by producer Dan Bursuc , he rose from a large, impoverished family to become a genre star. Key Feature: "Sunt smecherul numarul unu"

: He is well-known for his duets with Laura Vass , producing hits that defined the genre for a generation.

: Within a year of his 2003 debut, Sorin was able to financially support his parents and six siblings.