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Ira Losco

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About

Quick Facts

Name
Ira Losco

Born
31 June 1981

Nationality
🇲🇹 Maltese

National Selection
Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2016
Malta Song For Europe 2002
Malta Song For Europe 2001
Malta Song For Europe 2000

In Eurovision
Year City

Song
Song (Year)

Biography

Born in 1981 in Sliema, Malta, Ira Losco’s passion for music was ignited during her childhood. She embarked on her musical journey by actively participating in various performances at her schools. At the same time, she joined a local alternative band called Tiara, which allowed her to showcase her talent in different venues such as hotels and clubs. Together, they released an album titled “Hi-infidelity” in 2001 before eventually parting ways in 2002.

Ira made her introduction to the local music scene as a solo artist when she took part in the Festival Kanzunetta ghaz-zghazagh 1999. It was during this time that she also participated in the Festival internazzjonali Kanzunetta Maltija, where she achieved a notable 5th place with her song “Thallinix.” Her outstanding performance earned her the prestigious FIDOF award, recognizing her as the most promising singer.

After making her mark on the local music scene, Ira Losco ventured into the realm of Eurovision by participating in the national preselection event, Malta Song For Europe 2000. It was her first time competing, and she managed to secure a spot in the final with not just one, but two songs: “Shine” and “Falling in love.” These impressive achievements catapulted her into the spotlight, solidifying her reputation as one of the esteemed and prominent local singers.

Furthermore, Ira experienced another monumental triumph in her career with her involvement in the musical production “Rita ta’ Cascia,” where she skillfully portrayed the leading character.

Her career breakthrough came in 2002, when she represented Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002 with the song “7th Wonder”. She placed second in the competition, Malta’s best ever result. Fourteen years later, she returned and represented Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song “Walk on Water”, placing twelfth. Losco has released five studio albums in her career, and is one of the most successful Maltese musicians of all-time. In 2018, she served as a judge on the inaugural season of X Factor Malta.

Entries

Walk On Water

Country
🇲🇹 Malta

Year
2016

Language
English

Lyrics
Lisa Desmond
Tim Larsson
Tobias Lundgren
Molly Pettersson-Hammar
Ira Losco

Music
Lisa Desmond
Tim Larsson
Tobias Lundgren
Molly Pettersson-Hammar
Ira Losco

Backings
Anna Azzopardi
Pamela Bezzina
Molly Pettersson-Hammar
Lars Säfsund

Dancers
Skorpion

Results Semi

Points: 209
Position: 3
Running order: 18

Results Finals

Points: 153
Position: 12
Running order: 22

7th Wonder

Country
🇲🇹 Malta

Year
2002

Language
English

Lyrics
Gerard James Borg

Music
Philip Vella

Backings
Airi Allvee
Jelena Juzvik

Liisi Koikson
Dagmar Oja
Kaire Vilgats

 

Results

Points: 164
Position: 2
Running order: 20