Iulia Vantur celebrates her 44th birthday on July 24. The Romanian model, singer, and actor is known for her close friendship with Salman Khan . Although the duo has not spoken much about their camaraderie, gossip mills have alleged that Salman is dating Iulia.

A glimpse at lesser known facts about the Romanian actor-singer. (Also read: Salman Khan's rumoured girlfriend Iulia Vantur sings and dances to his songs ) Iulia Vantur's acting journey Iulia was born on July 24, 1980 in Iasi, Romania. She is started her career as a Romanian television presenter and actor.

Iulia began her modelling career at the age of 15 and later also became a modelling instructor. She started working as a television presenter when she was 19. The model-actor was also a news presenter of the Romanian TV show Dancing with the Stars alongside Stefan Bianca Jr.

Her television debut was with Europe Nova (1999), while her movie debut happened with Bunraku (2008). A post shared by Iulia V Vantur (@vanturiulia) Iulia on her success being credited to Salman Khan Iulia once admitted that she was frustrated when the credit of all her achievements would be linked to Salman. In an interview with Times Now, she said, “At one point I used to get frustrated, you pointed out right.

But later on, I understood that it's a blessing and that blessing you've to pay it or return somehow. Good or bad, you've to pay for it. Because I got that kind of support, I had to work harder.

I'm here to stay and do good work but hon.