Ioana Bianca Anuta, better known by her stage name Jo, was born on August 29, 1994 in Slatina, Olt County, Romania. She is one of the most popular singers in Romania, rising to fame after participating in the X Factor show, where she placed second, which brought her widespread fame and the start of a successful career.
Jo began studying music at the age of 13, starting with music theory and vocals under the guidance of Crina Mardere. After graduating from the Bilingual College “Radu Greceanu” in Slatina, she continued her studies at Hyperion University in Bucharest, where she studied acting.
Her career gained momentum, and in 2019 Jo took an important step on the international stage when DreamWorks Animation invited her to perform the soundtrack for the special edition of the series “Spirit: Free Spirit”, which was released on Netflix. It was a significant milestone in her career and solidified her position as an artist with global influence.