Luminița Anghel ( ; born 7 October 1968 in Bucharest ) is a Romanian singer , TV personality and politician . She is internationally known for representing Romania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 along with percussion band Sistem . Their song , " Let Me Try " , reached the third place in the final after placing first in the semi-finals ; their appearance marks the country 's best result in the contest along with 2010 's " Playing with Fire " performed by Paula Seling and Ovi . Anghel particularly experienced success in her native country with follow-up recordings , resulting her receiving an offer from Walt Disney Pictures to provide vocals for Tangled 's Mother Gothel in 2010 . The singer won numerous awards , including distinctions from Bulgaria and Malta
Eurovision Song Contest 2005
Eurovision Song Contest 2005
Luminița Anghel