'AGT: All-Stars': Where is Ana-Maria Margean now? Teen 'Romania's Got Talent' winner is living her dream
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA:Ana- Maria Margean, teen ventriloquist and the winner of 'Romania's Got Talent', has been gracing the red carpet of award shows and walking the hall of fame. The gifted entertainer presently lives in Bucharest, Romania. Born on June 9 2009, Margean is 13 years old and was only 11 when she was crowned champion in 'Romania's Got Talent'.
But ventriloquism isn't her only gift she is also a trained singer and dancer. She holds all three credentials really well. After winning in 2021, Margean has been busy with her music and is now all set to perform on the stage of 'AGT: All-Stars'. Margean has been living her life the past year, creating music, and has managed the feat of entering Hollywood. After training professionally, she won the Star of the Year 2022 award and went to the Red Carpet Gala and awards ceremony where she performed 'Home' a cover by Diana Ross. Despite this being a professional trip, Margean found some time to enjoy Los Angles and toured Universal Studio. She has also had the opportunity to perform in front of talent scouts, music production house representatives, and renowned casting agencies in Los Angeles.
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In March 2020, Margean's training as a ventriloquist began under the guidance of Crina Zvoboda, a famous actor and ventriloquist in Romania. As part of 'RGT', she was trained by Gary Owen, who also trained many others. When her parents got her the first puppet she auditioned for 'RGT' and went on to receive a golden buzzer.
For the grand finale she brought two puppets Lizzie and Nicole and together they sang a remix of 'One Night Only' by Jennifer Holiday, and 'Listen' by Charice Pempengco. Following the stunning performance she won the season. In addition, Margean took the grand prize worth €120,000. Margean confessed to being left in disbelief after winning the title but noted that her life changed dramatically after her debut in the 'Got Talent' franchise.
Where is Ana-Maria Margean now?
Margean discovered her passion for singing at the very young age of five. She was a part of the musical theater ensemble of her school and has become a part of Bucharest’s Operetta and Musical Theatre Ion Dacian. According to her, she dreams to become a “complete artist one day,” delighting people’s souls through music and other artistic acts.
Margean is one step closer to her mission with every new song and award. Further, last November, Margean announced that she’s among the diverse contestants joining 'America’s Got Talent' spin-off series, 'AGT: All-Stars'. By competing in the show Margean is following in the footsteps of her idol. She hopes to have a show in Las Vegas someday, just like her hero Terry Fator.
With her rescue dog puppet, Waldo, Margean is all set for her 'AGT: All-Stars' auditions. In an early preview, she introduced herself and blew away the judges' minds with her brilliant performance. “No wonder you won!” said judge Heidi Klum. Moreover, Howie Mandel still can't believe that she started performing ventriloquism just a few years ago. Will the superfans vote Margean and her cute puppy puppet Waldo through to the finals?
Watch America’s Got Talent: All-Stars Week 5 auditions on NBC at 8 pm ET on Monday, January 30.