Valentin Poenariu - Je T'aime (lara Fabian) - Next Star May 2026

Despite his young age, Valentin commanded the stage with a poise that many viewers and critics found professional and "natural".

Valentin Poenariu’s 2013 performance of on the Romanian talent show Next Star remains one of the most iconic moments in the show's history. At just 13 years old, Valentin delivered a performance that was widely praised for its technical difficulty and emotional maturity. Performance Review Highlights Valentin Poenariu - Je t'aime (Lara Fabian) - Next Star

He successfully tackled Lara Fabian’s notoriously difficult soprano notes, demonstrating a powerful and controlled range that is rare for a young male singer. Despite his young age, Valentin commanded the stage