Xonia

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Xonia

| image = Xonia.jpg

| alt =

| caption = Xonia, posed photo, 2009

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| birth_name = Loredana Sachelaru

| alias = Xonia

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1989|06|25}}

| birth_place = Melbourne, Australia

| death_date =

| instrument =

| genre = Pop, dance, electronic

| occupation = Singer, songwriter, actress, dancer

| years_active = 2008–present

| label = Artist Media Agency

| website = {{Url|www.xoniamusic.com}}

}}

Xonia (born Loredana Sachelaru; 25 June 1989) is an Australian-born Romanian singer, songwriter, actress and dancer.

Biography

=1989–2007: Early life and education=

Xonia was born 25 June 1989 in Melbourne, Australia to Romanian parents.{{Cite web| title=Xonia prezinta hit-ul "Take the Lead"| work=apropo.ro| url=http://www.apropo.ro/muzica/stiri/xonia-prezinta-hit-ul-take-the-lead-video-5181580| access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro}} Her birth name is Loredana Sachelaru but she was known as "Xonia" since her teen years.{{Cite web|title=Românca Loredana Sachelaru, reponia ameninta topurile muzicale! |work=monden.info |url=http://www.monden.info/muzica/xonia-ameninta-topurile-muzicale/ |access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100808140057/http://www.monden.info/muzica/xonia-ameninta-topurile-muzicale/ |archive-date=8 August 2010 }}

In 1997, Xonia began showing interest in music and was subsequently signed to a recording contract with a local label in early 2003.{{Cite web| title=Xonia, sinonim cu provocarea!| work=musichat.ro| url=http://www.musichat.ro/Xonia-sinonim-cu-provocarea-5115.html| access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro}} Throughout her adolescence she worked with several music producers such as Rob Davis, Doug Brady and Kevin Colbert in order to record her debut album.{{Cite web|title=Biografie Xonia |work=profm.ro |url=http://www.profm.ro/xonia/biografie-xonia |access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100720052849/http://www.profm.ro/xonia/biografie-xonia |archive-date=20 July 2010 }} Simultaneously, Xonia graduated the Australian Ballet School (Certificate III in Dance) and was taken under the mentorship of Robert Sturrock, a well-known choreographer and dance coach.{{Cite web| title=XoniaMusic Channel| work=lessonsfreeguitar.com| url=http://www.lessonsfreeguitar.com/profile/XoniaMusic/| access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro}} In early 2000s Xonia put aside her musical career and focused on acting; shortly after she had a number of cameo appearances in high-profile TV series such as Noah's Arc, SeaChange, Holly's Heroes and Neighbours.{{Cite web|title=XONIA – o provocare! |work=myconfidential.ro |url=http://myconfidential.ro/2009/11/xonia-o-provocare/ |access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125162012/http://myconfidential.ro/2009/11/xonia-o-provocare/ |archive-date=25 November 2010 }}{{Cite web|title=Xonia promite mult pentru 2010 |work=musicmix.rol.ro |url=http://musicmix.rol.ro/Stiri/VIDEO---Xonia-promite-mult-pentru-2010.htm |access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110726081142/http://musicmix.rol.ro/Stiri/VIDEO---Xonia-promite-mult-pentru-2010.htm |archive-date=26 July 2011 }}

In 2006, Xonia was selected to represent Australia at the international Beauty Contest "Miss Diaspora", where she had the opportunity to perform in front of 20,000 live spectators.{{Cite web| title=Artist – Xonia| work=last.fm| url=http://www.last.fm/music/Xonia| access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro}} Same year later she performed in the Melbourne Commonwealth Games opening and closing ceremonies and was selected to dance with a guest star, the football player Nathan Brown from Richmond team.{{Cite web| title=Biography| work=xoniamusic.com| url=http://www.xoniamusic.com/index.php/biography-2/| access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro}} Throughout 2007, Xonia showcased her choreography abilities while working with pop singer Georgina Ward for her live shows;{{Cite web| title=Biography – Xonia| work=e-diverse.ro| url=http://www.e-diverse.ro/profile/XoniaMusic/| access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro}} eventually she was featured as a backup dancer in some of the music videos produced by Ian Smith and Laura Gissara.{{Cite web| title=Biografie Xonia| work=xoniamusic.com| url=http://www.xoniamusic.com/index.php/biography/| access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro}} At the age of 19, Xonia enrolled in at the Hollywood Pop Academy in California, where she studied dance theory for a short time.{{Cite web| title=Xonia in Romania!| work=codrosu.ro| date=20 October 2009| url=http://www.codrosu.ro/xonia-in-romania-xonia-dj-dante-someone-to-love-you-versuri-si-melodie-someone-to-love-you/| access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro}}

=2008–present: Career breakthrough=

In early 2008, Xonia started touring the United States, where she sang for the Romanian diaspora at some social events.{{Cite web| title=Xonia lucrează la primul disc| work=jurnalul.ro| url=http://www.jurnalul.ro/stire-muzica/xonia-lucreaza-la-primul-disc-527915.html| access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro}} Eventually she spent some time in New York recording music and working on her original material.{{Cite web| title=Biografie Xonia | work=gold.profm.ro| url=http://gold.profm.ro/xonia/biografie-xonia| access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro}} Whilst living in America, Xonia received an invitation to participate as a jury member at the annual Miss Diaspora Contest;{{Cite web| title=Live Blogging Callatis – ziua 1 | work=divercitycafe.ro| url=http://www.divercitycafe.ro/live-blogging-callatis-ziua-1.html| access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro}}{{Cite web |title=Fabrica de hituri George Hora |work=agenda.ro |url=http://www.agenda.ro/clubbing/e-1034/fabrica-de-hituri-george-hora.html |access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100127092317/http://agenda.ro/clubbing/e-1034/fabrica-de-hituri-george-hora.html |archive-date=27 January 2010 }} she accepted the invitation and performed on the stage of the Callatis Festival same year later.{{Cite web|title=Xonia ameninta topurile muzicale! |work=monden.info |url=http://www.monden.info/muzica/xonia-ameninta-topurile-muzicale/ |access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100808140057/http://www.monden.info/muzica/xonia-ameninta-topurile-muzicale/ |archive-date=8 August 2010 }}{{Cite web |title=Xonia - special guest la Festivalul Callatis |work=myconfidential.ro |url=http://myconfidential.ro/2009/08/xonia-special-guest-la-festivalul-callatis/ |access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130416103552/http://myconfidential.ro/2009/08/xonia-special-guest-la-festivalul-callatis/ |archive-date=16 April 2013 }} Shortly after this representation, as a reward for her musical efforts, she was given a record deal with Star Management Romania in order to launch her career.{{Cite web| title=Romania: Xonia bids for Eurovision 2010 | work=esctoday.com| url=http://www.esctoday.com/news/read/14505| access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro}}

Xonia's debut single, titled "Someone to Love You", was released in late 2009 and enjoyed moderate success.{{Cite web| title=Xonia revine pe scena Festivalului Callatis 2009 | work=estiri.ro| url=http://www.estiri.ro/stire/magazin/8/17324/xonia-revine-pe-scena-festivalului-callatis-2009/0/| access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro}} Same year later she was selected to represent Australia at the international music festival the Golden Stag, where she performed two songs: "Dirty Dancer" and "Trandafir de la Moldova".{{Cite web| title=Concurenti 'Cerbul de aur 2009′| work=divercitycafe.ro| url=http://www.divercitycafe.ro/concurenti-cerbul-de-aur-2009.html| access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro}}{{Cite web| title=Live Blogging 'Cerbul de aur 2009′ – Ziua 1| work=divercitycafe.ro| url=http://www.divercitycafe.ro/live-blogging-cerbul-de-aur-2009-ziua-1.html| access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro}} Impressed by her vocal ability showcased during the contest, the Universal Romania representatives offered her a management contract.{{Cite web| title=Xonia a semnat cu Universal Music Romania!| work=divercitycafe.ro| url=http://www.divercitycafe.ro/xonia-a-semnat-cu-universal-music-romania.html| access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro}}{{Cite web|title=Xonia intra in portofoliul Universal Romania |work=monden.info |url=http://www.monden.info/stiri/xonia-intra-in-portofoliul-universal-romania/ |access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100911073736/http://www.monden.info/stiri/xonia-intra-in-portofoliul-universal-romania/ |archive-date=11 September 2010 }} Eventually Xonia released a single in early 2010, entitled "Take the Lead", which has received favorable reactions and created a significant buzz on the internet.{{Cite web| title=Poze filmari videoclip Take The Lead – Xonia| work=divercitycafe.ro| url=http://www.divercitycafe.ro/poze-videoclip-take-the-lead-xonia.html| access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro}}{{Cite web| title=Xonia: România nu este pregătită pentru o schimbare în industria muzicală| work=click.ro| date=12 June 2010| url=http://www.click.ro/vedete/romanesti/xonia_0_973702626.html| access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro}}{{Cite web| title=Xonia vrea să reprezinte România la Eurovision în 2011| work=libertatea.ro| url=http://www.libertatea.ro/stire/video-xonia-vrea-sa-reprezinte-romania-la-eurovision-in-2011-293202.html| access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro}}

In early 2010 Xonia collaborated with the Romanian pop band Deepcentral on a single called "My Beautiful One".{{Cite web| title=Single Xonia – My beautiful one| work=divercitycafe.ro| url=http://www.divercitycafe.ro/muzica-xonia-my-beautiful-one.html| access-date=1 August 2010 |language=ro}} Xonia is currently working on her debut album with some well-known Romanian music producers including Marius Moga, George Hora, Mihai Ogășanu and Deepcentral.{{Dated-inline|date=August 2022|reason=this info is from circa 2010}}

In 2013 Xonia released her new single "Ping Pong" through Red Cover Media Label. Song was produced by F.Charm and written by Xonia herself. Video for song premiered on 8 July. Video consists of Xonia either dancing in empty warehouse with back-up dancers or alone, walking outside the warehouse with two little dancers. In an interview with Cosmopolitan Romania, Sachelaru revealed that "she wanted to change herself, so she started with music". Ping Pong is reggae influenced track with a little bit of urban sound, but it's still very friendly to radio sound. The song was performed on several TV shows and concerts, such as Razboieni, Romanian Top Hits, Show Pacatos and Access Direct.{{cn|date=June 2022}}