2013

Dorians

© Albin Olsson About Quick Facts MembersGor SujyanArman JalalyanArman PahlevanyanEdgar SahakyanGagik Khodavirdi Active2008 – 2013 Nationality🇦🇲 Armenian National SelectionEvrotesil 2013Evrotesil 2009 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongLonely Planet (2013) Biography Dorians were an Armenian band, built up around singer Gor Sujyan. The band rose to fame when, in February 2009, they took part in Evrotesil, the national final for the Eurovision Song Contest. Their song, “Fly” reached a 3rd place in the contest. In April 2009, the band Dorians clinched the “Best Newcomer” award at the Tashir Music Awards in Moscow. By June, they commemorated their first anniversary with a major concert in Yerevan. A notable collaboration arose when they teamed up with renowned artists Ian Gillan of Deep Purple and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath. Together, under the banner of Rock Aid Armenia, they held a charity concert. The proceeds were directed towards the renovation of a music school in Gyumri, Armenia. 2010 saw the Dorians headlining four concerts in Moscow. They also bagged the title of “Best Rock Band of the Year” at the National Music Awards of Armenia. Their achievements didn’t halt in 2011, securing accolades for “Best Rock Band of the Year”, “Best Video of the Year”, and “Best Vocal of the Year” at the same awards. Their debut album, recorded in April 2011, was mixed at ICP Studios in Brussels, Belgium, and mastered at the Translab studio in Paris, France. Later in August, they were the opening act for Serj Tankian’s concert in Yerevan. December 2011 was another significant month for the band. They not only won the “Rock Number One” and “Man Number One” accolades at the VAN Music Awards but also released their debut album, “Fly”. The subsequent year, in September, they performed concerts at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex and in Nagorno-Karabakh. These concerts featured keyboardist Derek Sherinian and guest artist Glenn Hughes. In 2013, they represented Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest. Armenian television had invited Gor Sujyan to represent the country. However, when the song “Lonely Planet” was chosen, Gor decided he didn’t want to do it solo. He was joined by the Dorians instead. They progressed to the Grand Final and ranked 18th out of 26. After the Eurovision Song Contest, they gave a consert in the Cascade Complex in Yerevan. They did an open air concert on international childrens day. In October 2013 the band performed at the Belomor-Buggie rockfest in Arkhangelsk, Russia. In November 2013 the band performed in the Mezzo Classic House Club in Yerevan. After this, Gor Sujyan had solo projects. From 2017, Gor Sujyan began to collaborate in the project founded by Levon Arevshatyan called Project LA. Here, Gor Sujyan presents the works of famous Armenian and foreign writers in the form of songs. Entries Lonely Planet Country🇦🇲 Armenia Year2013 LanguageEnglish LyricsVardan Zadoyan MusicTony Iommi Backings– Results Semi Points: 69Position: 7Running order: 11 Results Finals Points: 41Position: 18Running order: 12 https://youtu.be/UGOSZ7Uufno

Cascada

© Albin Olsson About Quick Facts MembersNatalie HorlerManuel Reuter (not on stage)Yann Peifer (not on stage) Founded2004 Nationality🇩🇪 German National SelectionUnser Song Für Malmö 2013 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongGlorious (2013) Biography Cascada is a German dance music act. Natalie Horler, at the age of 17 in 1998, was involved in studio collaborations with numerous DJs. It was during this period that she encountered Yanou (Yann Peifer) and DJ Manian (Manuel Reuter), who were 24 and 20 years old respectively. Initially, their music was released under the name Cascade. However, due to potential legal complications from another artist named Kaskade, they rebranded as Cascada. They also ventured into music under aliases such as Siria, 3XM, Phalanx, Scarf!, Diamond, and Akira, but these projects were halted given Cascada’s rising popularity. Their debut single was “Miracle”, and its successor, “Bad Boy”. “Miracle” was launched in 2004 in the US. When it failed to gain significant traction, Cascada pitched “Everytime We Touch”. Nearly a year after launching their second U.S. single “Everytime We Touch” — inspired by Maggie Reilly’s 1992 track of the same name — Cascada achieved significant recognition in both the UK and the U.S. This track received multiple gold and platinum awards worldwide, including a platinum certification from the RIAA. Its immense popularity led to the rapid recording and release of an album, accompanied by a promotional music video for “Everytime We Touch”. The album spawned seven singles in total. In the UK, four of these were launched: “Everytime We Touch”, “Truly Madly Deeply” (a rendition of Savage Garden’s hit), “Miracle”, and “A Neverending Dream”. All but “A Neverending Dream”, which ranked at #46, achieved top 10 status. In the U.S., following the surge in popularity of “Everytime We Touch”, “Miracle” was reintroduced, garnering extensive radio airplay and achieving a modest chart position. The album “Everytime We Touch” made its mark on the UK Album chart, holding a spot in the top forty for half a year and reaching its peak at No. 2. It also performed well on U.S. charts. This widespread acclaim led to Cascada receiving two World Music Award nominations and clinching the title for the World’s Best-Selling German Artist. In late 2007, Cascada unveiled their second album, “Perfect Day”, initially in the UK and parts of Northern Europe, with other regions receiving it in early 2008. For its U.S. release, which came later, the album underwent some alterations. The album’s first single, “What Hurts the Most”, rolled out at the close of 2007 and the onset of 2008, accompanied by its B-side, a rendition of Wham!’s festive hit, “Last Christmas”. This track achieved commendable success, securing spots within the top ten in numerous countries. Subsequently, in the UK and Germany, the tracks “What Do You Want From Me?” and “Because the Night” were released. In late June 2009, Cascada released “Evacuate the Dancefloor” in the UK. The song secured the No. 1 spot. The track achieved top five rankings in several countries like Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, and New Zealand, and was among the top ten in several others. By late September, it made its U.S. debut, peaking at No. 25 and marking the group’s second top-forty hit in the country. “Evacuate the Dancefloor” became iconic in the club scene, featured in various dance-centric video games, and even secured a nomination for an MTV Video Music Award. The album, sharing the same title, was launched on July 6 in both the UK and Germany. Although the album didn’t achieve the same level of acclaim as its titular single, it still ranked in the top ten in numerous countries. From this album, “Dangerous” and “Fever” were introduced as subsequent singles, with varying regional releases. Both tracks didn’t mirror the success of their predecessor in terms of airplay or sales. Despite this, Cascada continued to actively promote their album, even joining Britney Spears as an opening act during a concert in Germany. In 2010, Cascada introduced “Pyromania”, marking a continuation of their electropop style. That summer, parts of a song named “Night Nurse” began to surface online. By November, a music video spotlighting Horler adorned in multi-colored full-body paint was unveiled, building anticipation for their upcoming album. In late March 2011, Cascada was busy shooting music videos for their forthcoming singles, “San Francisco” and “Au Revoir”. Both were directed by Lisa Mann with choreography by Luther Brown. These tracks were highlighted in the album “Original Me”, which saw its UK release on 20 June 2011 and a later US release on 29 November. In a bold move, Horler graced the pages of Playboy Deutschland in July 2011, evoking varied responses from both fans and critics. In January 2012, Horler became a jury member for the German vocal talent show, “Deutschland sucht den Superstar”. By March, the music video for “Summer of Love” debuted in Germany, paving the way for the compilation album “Back on the Dancefloor”. A few months later, in June, clips of Horler covering Corona’s classic “The Rhythm of the Night” appeared online. The cover was officially released later that month in both Germany and the US. Approaching the festive season, Cascada unveiled a Christmas album titled “It’s Christmas Time” in November 2012. This album featured their rendition of Wham!’s “Last Christmas” and an original song, “Somewhere At Christmas Time”. Notably, David Horler, Natalie’s uncle, contributed his trombone skills to a couple of tracks. Early in 2013, Cascada released the single “Glorious”, which soon earned them the honor of representing Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013. They later secured 21st place out of 26 participants in the contest’s final round. Shortly after this, they dropped their second greatest hits compilation, “The Best of Cascada”, which introduced the new song “The World is in My Hands”, succeeding their Eurovision entry. The group then shifted gears, working on an acoustic album titled “Acoustic Sessions”, released in November 2013. This album spotlighted stripped-down versions of their popular hits along with select cover songs. In March 2014, Cascada

Dina Garipova

About Quick Facts NameDina Fagimovna Garipova Born25 March 1991 Nationality🇷🇺 Russian National SelectionInternal selection 2013 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongWhat If (2013) Biography Dina Fagimovan Garipova is a Russian singer. She was born on March 25, 1991, in the city of Zelenodolsk, Tatar SSR. From the age of 6, Dina studied vocals at the Zelenodolsk Song Theater Zolotoy mikrofon. In 1999, she became a laureate of the first degree of the All-Russian competition “Zhar-ptitsa” (Ivanovo), in 2001 – a laureate of the first degree of the republican festival Sozvezdie-Yoldyzlyk. In 2005, Dina Garipova became a laureate of an international competition in the city of Tartu (Estonia). After Garipova won the festival Sozvezdie-Yoldyzlyk in 2008, she was contacted by the honored artist of Tatarstan Gabdelfat Safin. He offered the young singer to take part in the tour of his music collective. In 2008, Garipova participated in a musical staged by the Zolotoy mikrofon theater and was awarded the grand prize of the international competition in France. At the beginning of 2010, Garipova debuted with her own music collective at a city competition and won the grand prize. Being a fan of rock music, she performed songs from Nirvana’s repertoire when performing with the group. In the summer of 2012, Garipova passed the casting for the British TV show Britain’s Got Talent but did not go to the UK. In stead she participated in Golos, the Russian version of The Voice. On December 29, 2012, Dina Garipova won Golos. As the winner of the show, the singer signed a two-year contract with Universal recording studio. On December 30, 2012, by the decree of the President of Tatarstan, Dina Garipova was awarded the honorary title of Honored Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan. On February 19, 2013, it was announced that Dina Garipova would represent Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “What If”. The premiere of the song took place on the program “Vremja” on February 24. She reached the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest and took 5th place. On May 19, 2013, Dina Garipova opened the first concert of Josh Groban in Moscow. In the fall of 2013, the voice of Dina Garipova was highly appreciated by the Franco-Canadian singer Garou, the star of the musical Notre-Dame de Paris. In February 2014, a duet composition of Garou and Garipova “Du Vent Des Mots” was released. The fall and winter of 2013-2014 saw the singer’s first major tour across Russia. On October 30, 2014, Garipova presented her debut album “Dva shaga do lyubvi”. In February 2015, Dina Garipova became an actress at the Alexander Gradsky Musical Theater, and in March and April of the same year, the singer’s third tour took place. In 2016, Garipova debuted as a composer. Her first original song was “Küñel”, based on the poetry of Tatar poet Gabdulla Tukai. In June 2017, together with the choir of the Igor Krutoy Academy of Popular Music, Dina released the song “Vremya prishlo”. On October 7, 2017, a joint concert of Dina and Sergey Zhilin (accompanied by the Phonograph-Symfo-Jazz orchestra) “Nesluchainoe sovpadenie” took place. In early February 2019, Dina began recording two new albums – her second in Russian and debut in Tatar. On July 7, 2019, the TV premiere of the song “Udivitelny” took place, where Dina, in a joint production with the Street Jazz ballet, appeared in a new image. On December 31, 2019, on Channel One, the TV premiere of the duet song of Dina and Lev Leshchenko “V dushe molodoi” took place. On April 13, 2020, on the Russia-1 TV channel, the premiere of the series Zuleikha otkryvaet glaza based on the book of the same name by Guzel Yakhina took place, for which the soundtrack was the Tatar folk song “Ay, bylbylym”, performed by Dina. A new arrangement of the composition was created long before the series was released specifically for the singer’s Tatar album “ETHNO”. After the premiere of the series, the song gained another wave of widespread popularity. On 17 November of that year, she released an English song, “Somewhere In My Memory”, along with the Russian song “Kolybelnaya (Mamina ladon’)”. In 2022 she teamed up with Victoria Bars for the song “Oi, da ne vecher”. Entries What If Country🇷🇺 Russia Year2013 LanguageEnglish LyricsLeonid GutkinGabriel AlaresJoakim Björnberg MusicLeonid GutkinGabriel AlaresJoakim Björnberg BackingsAlexandra HamnedeAnders von HofstenSofia LiljaGabriel AlaresUlrika Skoglund Results Semi Points: 156Position: 2Running order: 6 Results Finals Points: 174Position: 5Running order: 10 https://youtu.be/wHNwk3Oez8U

Gianluca Bezzina

About Quick Facts NameGianluca Bezzina Born09 November 1989 Nationality🇲🇹 Maltese National SelectionMalta Song For Europe 2015Malta Song For Europe 2013 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongTomorrow (2015) Biography Gianluca Bezzina (born 9 november 1989 in Qrendi, Malta) is a Maltese singer and doctor. Gianluca began his journey in music by learning to play the piano accordion at seven years old, while concurrently honing his singing talents with the Malta Children’s Choir. Gianluca’s religious influences played a significant role in shaping him, as he continues to be an active participant in Roman Catholic youth groups, particularly the Youth Fellowship that organizes religious musical events and celebrations. Bezzina secured his position to represent Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö, Sweden after winning the national final with his song “Tomorrow.” Surprisingly, his initial participation in the Malta national song contest was purely for enjoyment, and he had no expectations of winning. Following his unexpected victory, he expressed astonishment at the result. In the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest, he secured 8th place. Upon his return to Malta on May 19, 2013, Gianluca was greeted with a rousing reception from enthusiastic fans, family, and friends, echoing the welcome of a returning hero. Adding to his accolades, Bezzina’s song “Tomorrow” gained a unique distinction as the first Maltese Eurovision Song Contest entry to make its way onto the UK Singles Chart. It peaked at the 37th position for a week before sliding to number 66 the following week. Bezzina served as the lead vocalist for the band Funk Initiative, which saw the release of three hit singles including “The Liberators” and “Paris.” These songs gained considerable airplay on local radio and even led local music charts. On June 19, 2014, Funk Initiative triumphed in the Isle Of MTV Battle Of The Bands Competition, and consequently opened the Isle of MTV concert on July 25, 2014, at the Granaries in Floriana. Besides being a singer, Gianluca also shares his role as a doctor with two other members of the band, who are engineers and an accounts teacher, respectively. Bezzina took on the role of co-host alongside Ira Losco and Moira Delia for the semi-finals and finals of the 2014 Malta Eurovision Song Contest held on February 7 and 8. Bezzina and Losco graced the stage with two duets, “Feeling Good” and “Let Her Go.” In a poignant tribute to his late grandfather Gaetano, Gianluca participated in a spectacular show at the Teatru Salesjan in Sliema on March 19, 2014. Produced and directed by his sister Dorothy Bezzina, the performance celebrated the tenth anniversary of Gaetano’s passing. Alongside other gifted family members, Gianluca performed 24 Maltese songs, many of which were popular international covers, all bearing lyrics penned by their grandfather, affectionately known as “Nannu” Gaetano. On November 21 and 22, 2014, Gianluca competed in the Maltese national semi-final and final for the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2015, eyeing a second chance to represent Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015. He was part of the group L-Aħwa (The sibblings), performing the song “Beautiful to Me.” This group consisted of family members Dorothy Bezzina, Samaria, Gianluca himself, Paul, Vincienne, and Francesca, all bearing the Bezzina surname. In November 2015, Bezzina released an EP, “Glorious”, with the group Pilgrim & King. Pilgrim&King is an integral component of the Youth Fellowship ministry, a Catholic evangelical group. In February 2017 this group released an entire album, “This is grace”. In 2018 Gianluca joined the group The Tailors, who released their single “Something happened” in December. In 2022 Gianluca Bezzina became one of the coaches of The Voice Kids Malta. With the song “Sabiħa” he participated in the contest Mużika Mużika in 2023. He reached the final of the contest. Also in 2023 he was a member of the X-Factor Malta jury. Entries Tomorrow Country🇲🇹 Malta Year2013 LanguageEnglish LyricsBoris ČežekDean Muscat MusicBoris ČežekDean Muscat BackingsLouise Ann Bugeja TateSamaria BezzinaKenny d’UgoGabriel CassarChris Tate Results Semi Points: 118Position: 4Running order: 6 Results Finals Points: 120Position: 8Running order: 9 https://youtu.be/VK4TvZeL6c0

Alyona Lanskaya

About Quick Facts NameElena Mikhailovna Lepokhina Born07 September 1985 Nationality🇧🇾 Belarusian National SelectionBelarusian National Final 2013Eurofest 2012 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongSolayoh (2013) Biography Alyona Lanskaya, also known by her real name Alena Mikhailovna Lyapokhina, was born on September 7, 1985, in Mogilev, BSSR, USSR. From a young age, she had a passion for music and found joy in holding concerts on the rooftop of her parents’ garage. Her musical journey began in her early years when she started giving solo concerts and singing in the school choir during her first-grade days. As she grew older, Alena’s talent blossomed, and she performed with various groups and participated in children’s discos. Her dedication to music led her to perform at the prestigious national harvest festival Dazhynki in Shklov at the age of 15. After completing her studies, Alyona pursued her love for music while attending the Mogilev Economic Vocational and Technical College, specializing in “Banking,” and later the Belarusian-Russian University, where she studied “Finance and Credit.” Despite her academic pursuits, she continued to participate in various city and national music competitions, showcasing her exceptional talent and passion for singing. In 2005, Alyona gained recognition when she participated in the ANT television channel’s project Song of the Year in Belarus-2005, which was held during the International Arts Festival Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk. Her song “Tishe-Tishe” won the hearts of the viewers and triumphed in the Silver Gramophone teleproject, maintaining its position at the top of the music charts for several weeks. The year 2008 marked a milestone in Alyona’s career when she released her first music video for the song “Padaryu Mne Svitanak”. She received a first-degree diploma at the European Music Competition “Sarandev” in Dobrich, Bulgaria, in May 2008. Her outstanding performances of the songs “Imyony” and “Don’t Lie” impressed the audience and judges alike. Throughout her career, Alyona Lanskaya has achieved remarkable success in various music competitions, including winning the top prize at Sarandev-2008 in Bulgaria and the Cup of Europe-2009 in Russia. She won Atlantic Breeze-2010. Moreover, she received accolades and acclaim as the laureate of the Young Talents of Belarus competition, broadcast on the First National Channel of Belarusian Radio. Additionally, she earned the prestigious 1st degree laureate title at the competition of young performers of youth songs during the V International Festival Youth for the Union State in Russia. In May 2009, Alyona secured the first place at the International Competition Cup of Europe-2009 held in Russia. Alyona won the International Competition Atlantic Breeze-2010, held in New York, USA, in May 2010. On March 8, 2010, her debut solo album titled “Labirynty lyosu” was released, featuring songs in Russian, Belarusian, and English. In April 2010, Alyona Lanskaya became a laureate in the Pop Vocal category at the Young Talents of Belarus competition. In May, she unveiled her third music video for the song “Life is Ok!,”. In September 2010, Alyona’s became the winner the competition of young performers of youth songs during the V International Festival Youth for the Union State. In July 2011, Alyona Lanskaya won the coveted Grand Prix at the Vitebsk-2011 competition, a significant event held during the internationally acclaimed arts festival Slavianski Bazaar. Towards the end of 2012, Alena Lanskaya decided to participate in the qualifying rounds for the prestigious Eurovision Song Contest 2013. On December 7, 2012, the nation eagerly awaited the results of the national qualifying round conducted by the Belarusian state broadcaster. It was an exciting moment when it was officially announced that Alena Lanskaya had been chosen to represent Belarus in the esteemed Eurovision 2013 competition in Sweden. The song she would be presenting was titled “Solayoh,”. The song was recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London.Alyona Lanskaya reached the Grand Final and took the 16th place in the end. Alyoa Lanskaya, in 2020, was honored with the Order of the President of the Republic of Belarus. Regarding her political views: During the 2020 presidential elections in Belarus and the subsequent protests, Alyona Lanskaya actively showed her support for Alexander Lukashenko, the incumbent president. She openly accused Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the ex-presidential candidate, of attempting to incite a “maidan” (political uprising). Furthermore, she characterized the peaceful demonstrations by the opposition as a sign of Belarusians simply being tired of their economic conditions and wanting to become beggars. Lanskaya was seen participating in pro-government car rallies, displaying her solidarity with Lukashenko’s regime. On January 5, 2021, Alena Lanskaya’s Instagram account, where she shared her thoughts on various matters, including the country’s situation, was unexpectedly blocked. The account had amassed 22,000 followers. In response to the blocking, she commented that social media platforms, including VKontakte, Instagram, and Facebook, did not play as significant a role in her life as they did for others. She also expressed her intention to lodge a complaint with the police if her account remained blocked beyond 24 hours, seeking a thorough investigation of the matter. Entries Solayoh Country🇧🇾 Belarus Year2013 LanguageEnglish LyricsMartin King MusicMarc Paelinck BackingsWilliam BothaAna MašulovićMarija Lazić DancersMehmet DurmazŽiga Sotlar Results Semi Points: 64Position: 7Running order: 11 Results Finals Points: 48Position: 16Running order: 8 https://youtu.be/XKewBfUE2Mg

Birgit Õigemeel

© Albin Olsson About Quick Facts NameBirgit Sarrap-Õigemeel Born24 September 1988 Nationality🇪🇪 Estonian National SelectionEesti Laul 2019Eesti Laul 2013Eesti Laul 2012Eurolaul 2008 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongEt Uus Saaks Alguse (2013) Biography Birgit Sarrap, born Birgit Õigemeel on September 24, 1988, is a well-respected Estonian singer, known by the mononym Birgit. She started her musical journey as a choir singer with the Estonian Television children’s choir and honed her skills in violin at the Kohila Music School. Her career took off when she emerged as the winner of the first season of Estonian Idol, Eesti otsib superstaari. In 2021, she was one of the coaches of the show. Birgit has a vivid record of album releases that map out her musical journey. Her self-titled debut album, “Birgit Õigemeel,” released in 2008, introduced her fresh and inviting voice to her fans. She quickly followed up with her second album “Ilus aeg” (“Beautiful Time”), encapsulating a spectrum of emotions. Her third album, “Teineteisel pool” (“On the Other Side”), arrived in 2009, showing her fans a deeper, more introspective side of her. A turning point in her career came with her 2013 album “Uus algus” (“New Beginning”), marking her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. In 2018, she returned with her fifth album “V,” a testament to her evolution as an artist. The single “Silmapiir” was released from this album. With her band she released a new single in January 2020, “Sinuga”. With the swingers she released the song “See vana number”. Adding to her list of accolades, Birgit became the first non-Italian to receive the “Golden Olive Branch” award at the “L’Olivo d’Oro” Italian culture festival in 2007. She represented Estonia at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest with her song “Et uus saaks alguse” (“So There Could Be a New Beginning”), placing 20th in the finals. Despite unsuccessful attempts in 2008 and 2012, she remained undeterred and even participated in the 2002 contest in Tallinn as part of the choir during the interval act. She took part in Eesti Laul, the national final for the Eurovision Song Contest, again in 2019. Together with Tanja and The Swingers she sang “High Heels In The Neighbourhood” and reached a 6th place. Outside her thriving musical career, Birgit has made a mark in the theater world, starring in several professional productions. At Theatrum theatre, she played Sylvia in Shakespeare’s Two Gentlemen of Verona in 2007. Her theatre work also includes roles at the Vanemuine theatre, playing Maria Von Trapp in The Sound of Music and having supporting roles in the ethno musical Peko. From 2016, she began appearing as Sophie in the Estonian production of Mamma Mia and took up various roles in the 2022 musical “Ada,” based on the life of legendary Estonian actress Ada Ludver. In her personal life, Birgit is married to her manager, Indrek Sarrap, and the couple has two children. They reside in Tallinn. Entries Et Uus Saaks Alguse Country🇪🇪 Estonia Year2014 LanguageEstonian LyricsMihkel Mattisen MusicMihkel MattisenSilvia Soro BackingsKaido PõldmaLauri PihlapRaimondo Laikre Results Semi Points: 52Position: 10Running order: 2 Results Finals Points: 19Position: 20Running order: 7 https://youtu.be/Ooo6GvZNLhI

Roberto Bellarosa

About Quick Facts NameRoberto Bellarosa Born23 Augustus 1994 Nationality🇧🇪 Belgian National SelectionEurovision 2013: A vous de choisir la chanson! In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongLove Kills (2013) Biography Roberto Bellarosa is a Belgian singer. Born on August 23, 1994, in Wanze, Belgium, Bellarosa’s talent for singing became evident early in his life. Encouraged by his family, Bellarosa began attending music school at the age of nine, where he learned to play the drums. Despite being trained as a drummer, his true passion lay in singing, and he soon began to pursue a career as a vocalist. His big break came in 2012 when he auditioned for the inaugural season of The Voice Belgique. His talents led him to victory, marking the beginning of his professional music career. Shortly after his victory on The Voice, Bellarosa released his debut single “Je Crois,” which achieved significant chart success in Belgium. His debut album, “Ma voie” (My Way), was released later that year, featuring a mix of pop songs in both French and English. In 2013, Bellarosa was selected to represent Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Love Kills.” Despite being one of the youngest contestants, he managed to secure a respectable 12th place in the final, marking one of Belgium’s better showings in recent years. Following his Eurovision appearance, Bellarosa continued to make music and perform at concerts. In August 2014, the single “Agathe” was released, written and composed by singer Pascal Obispo. In September 2014, he participated in the unreleased single “Kiss & Love” for the benefit of Sidaction. On the 27th and 28th of November of the same year, he performed as the opening act for Pascal Obispo’s concerts at Forest National. He released his second album “Suis Ta Route” in 2015, further cementing his place in the Belgian music scene. The songs “Suis Ta Route” and “My Girl/Ma Muse” were released as singles. In May 2016 he performed at the Special Olympics Belgium. In November 2021, Roberto Bellarosa made a comeback with a new single, “Le Remède”. Exactly a year later, his new single “À zéro” was released, followed by “Raison de s’aimer” in February 2023. Entries Love Kills Country🇧🇪 Belgium Year2014 LanguageEnglish LyricsJukka ImmonenIain Farquharson MusicJukka ImmonenIain Farquharson BackingsIvan VermeerMagali DavidVigrinie Luypaerts DancersCassandra MarkopoulosManelle Jebira Results Semi Points: 75Position: 5Running order: 15 Results Finals Points: 71Position: 12Running order: 6 https://youtu.be/dCl7OUFNSCA

ESDM (El Sueño de Morfeo)

© Albin Olsson About Quick Facts MembersRaquel Del RosarioDavid Feito RodríguezJuan Luis Suárez Garrido Active2002 – 2022 Nationality🇪🇸 Spanish National SelectionEl Sueño de Morfeo: Destino Eurovisión 2013 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongContigo hasta el final (With You Until The End) (2013) Biography El Sueño De Morfeo (translated as “Morpheus’s Dream” in English) was a Spanish pop-rock band with Celtic influences that rose to prominence in the early 2000s. Formed in 2002, the band was made up of lead singer Raquel del Rosario from the Canary Islands, and Asturian musicians Juan Luis Suárez and David Feito, both on guitar. Before their current incarnation, the trio played under the name Xemà, releasing an album titled “Del Interior” in 2002. However, it was their reformation as El Sueño De Morfeo that truly brought them into the spotlight. Their debut album as El Sueño De Morfeo, released in 2005, was a massive success in Spain. The album was certified as a gold record and produced several hits, including “Nunca Volvera,” “Okupa de Tu Corazón,” and “Esta Soy Yo.” The latter song also earned Raquel del Rosario a nomination for Best Song at the Principality of Asturias Awards. In 2007, they followed up their successful debut with a second album titled “Nos vemos en el camino,” which further solidified their place in the Spanish music industry. This was followed by two more albums, “Cosas que nos hacen sentir bien” in 2009 and “Buscamos sonrisas” in 2011. The band represented Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö, Sweden. Their song “Contigo hasta el final (With You Until The End)” unfortunately did not fare well in the competition, finishing in the 25th place out of 26 contestants. They decided to take a break as a group, and at the end of 2014 they announced that they would reunite in January of the following year to record their next album. However, they ultimately decided to pursue separate paths, not having taken it as a definitive breakup. Raquel moved with her family to the United States. They made a joint musical collaboration in 2020 during the lockdown due to the COVID-19 crisis online. In June 2022, following the initiative of Prensa Ibérica, they gave a reunion concert at the Príncipe Felipe Auditorium in Oviedo, the proceeds of which were donated to those affected by the eruption of the La Palma volcano. Although Juan Luis was present and helped organize the event, he could not play the guitar. They announced that this would be their last concert and that they have no plans to resume their career as a group. Entries Contigo hasta el final (With you Until The End) Country🇪🇸 Spain Year2013 LanguageSpanish LyricsDavid FeitoRaquel del RosarioJuan Luis Suárez MusicDavid FeitoRaquel del RosarioJuan Luis Suárez BackingsMey GreenJavi MendézMilena Brody Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: 8Position: 25Running order: 5 https://youtu.be/5o_DnM_ANF8

Krista Siegfrids

© Albin Olsson About Quick Facts NameKrista Siegfrids Born04 December 1985 Nationality🇫🇮 Finnish National SelectionMelodifestivalen 2017Melodifestivalen 2016Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2013 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongMarry Me (2013) Biography Krista Siegfrids is a Finnish singer and television presenter, best known for her participation in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest. Siegfrids was born on December 4, 1985, in Kaskinen, Finland, to a Finnish-speaking family. She is the youngest of three siblings. From a young age, she demonstrated a passion for performing and music. She graduated from the Novia University of Applied Sciences, majoring in Music and Performing. While studying, she was part of a number of music ensembles and performed in various musicals. Her first major exposure came in 2011 when she took part in the first season of The Voice of Finland. Although she did not win the competition, it boosted her profile and allowed her to work on her debut album. Siegfrids’ breakthrough moment arrived in 2013 when she represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Marry Me”. The song, which became famous for its catchy tune and the stage kiss at the end of the performance, gave Siegfrids a lot of international attention. Despite finishing in 24th place, the experience was pivotal in her career. Following her Eurovision participation, she released her debut album “Ding Dong!” in May 2013. The album included “Marry Me” and other pop tracks, some of which she co-wrote. In 2015, Siegfrids released a series of three singles: “Cinderella” in January, “On & Off” in February, and “Better On My Own” in August. She also took part in the second season of “Tähdet, tähdet” on MTV3 in the spring, where she secured the fifth position. In November 2015, Siegfrids was selected to co-host the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (New Music Competition) 2016 alongside Roope Salminen. SVT, later that month, revealed that she would be a contestant in Melodifestivalen, the Swedish Eurovision selection, in 2016 with her song “Faller”. However, she ended in the fifth position in the semi-finals and failed to progress to the finals. She made another attempt to represent Sweden in the 2017 Eurovision with her song “Snurra min jord”, but again didn’t reach the finals. Siegfrids also served as the host for Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu in the years 2017 and 2018. Siegfrids joined the panel of judges for the sixth and seventh seasons of “Talent Suomi”, a talent hunt show on MTV3, sharing the panel with Jorma Uotinen, HP Parviainen, and Ernest Lawson. In 2021 and 2022, she hosted Krista Calling, a series of backstage broadcasts at the Eurovision Song Contest for OutTV. Furthermore, she was slated to participate in the 14th season of “Dancing with the Stars” in autumn 2021. She recorded a Christmas duet with former Eurovision host Mikko Leppilampi, “Valkea Joulu”. She performed at Amsterdam Calling, a pre Eurovision Party, in 2022, followed by the Spanish pre Eurovision Party. At the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, she made reports for OutTV together with GJ Kooijman. Entries Marry Me Country🇫🇮 Finland Year2013 LanguageEnglish LyricsKrista SiegfridsErik NyholmKristofer KarlssonJessika Lundström MusicKrista SiegfridsErik NyholmKristofer KarlssonJessika Lundström BackingsEmelie GranvikReetta Korhonen DancersHaza KajipooriKiira KilpiöKatrin Vaskelainen Results Semi Points: 64Position: 9Running order: 5 Results Finals Points: 13Position: 24Running order: 4 https://youtu.be/dlBXOveVh7c

Aliona Moon

© Albin Olsson About Quick Facts NameAliona Munteanu Born25 May 1989 Nationality🇲🇩 Moldovan National SelectionEtapa națională 2023O melodie pentru Europa 2013Internal selection 2007 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongO Mie (2013) Biography Aliona Moon, whose real name is Aliona Munteanu, was born on May 25, 1989, in Chișinău and is a celebrated pop artist from Moldova. Moon first stepped into the limelight in 2010 when she competed in the Moldovan edition of the Fame Academy, known as Fabrica de Staruri 2. Her notable performance earned her a third-place finish. In 2012, she broadened her experience by providing backing vocals for Pasha Parfeny at the Eurovision Song Contest. In the following year, Aliona’s career took a significant leap forward. She performed her pop single, “A Million,” in the pre-selection round for the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Moldova. Out of 24 competitors, Moon stood out and was chosen to represent Moldova at the Eurovision Song Contest held in Malmö. Subsequently, she decided, in coordination with Moldovan broadcaster TRM, to perform the Romanian version of her song, “O mie” (“One thousand”), at the contest. This decision paid off, as she succeeded in reaching the final and secured an impressive eleventh place. In 2014, Aliona expanded her repertoire by participating in Vocea României, Romania’s version of the popular show The Voice. She again demonstrated her talent by reaching the final and clinching the fourth position. In May 2015 she released a new video, “Loc pentru dragoste”. She was also involved in the Christmas show of The voice Romania in 2016. In 2017 she was a member of the selection committee for the Eurovision entry. She also took part in the show Uite Cine Danseaza (Dancing With The Stars). In 2018 Aliona performed in The Netherlands at the Eurovision event J’aime La Vlie. In September 2020, she started to work as a vocal coach. For Christmas 2021 she and Pasha Parfeny sang a Romanian version of “Hallelujah”. In February 2022 Aliona signed a contract at the independent music label Versus Artist. “Iubește-mă așa” was her first single at this label in August. In November the song was followed by a new one, “Voi fi”. Aliona participated in the pre-selection round for the Eurovision Song Contest in Moldova. Her performance of “Du-mă” won her the third place. In May the follow up of the song, “Planeta ta” was released. Entries O Mie Country🇲🇩 Moldova Year2013 LanguageRomanian LyricsYuliana Scutaru MusicPasha Parfeny Backings– DancersIuri RîbacVova HincuVadim Tsurkan Results Semi Points: 95Position: 4Running order: 12 Results Finals Points: 71Position: 11Running order: 3 https://youtu.be/xckgLUv73Jc