In July 2017, a 16-year-old girl from Galați, Romania, named , became an overnight internet sensation by releasing a unique Romanian cover of Luis Fonsi’s global hit, "Despacito" . Unlike many standard translations, Cătălina wrote her own original Romanian lyrics for the melody, transforming the reggaeton track into a soulful, emotional ballad. Key Highlights of her Viral Journey:
: Her YouTube cover quickly went viral, earning her the title of "the most viral teenager on the internet" at the time. Catalina Gheorghiu Despacito Romanian
The Viral Rise of Cătălina Gheorghiu: Romania's "Despacito" Sensation In July 2017, a 16-year-old girl from Galați,
You can still listen to her breakthrough Romanian Cover of Despacito on YouTube or find various uploads of the track on SoundCloud. Catalina Gheorghiu Despacito Romanian : Following the success of her cover, she
: She explicitly stated that her version was "not a translation" but a reimagining with her own lyrics, recorded at Box Studio Media with mixing by Gabi Pecheanu.
: The buzz led her to perform a 100% live version on Radio ZU , one of Romania's largest radio stations, accompanied by the Prestige Orchestra .
: Following the success of her cover, she released original music, such as the track "Cel mai bun eșec" (The Best Failure) in August 2017.