2013

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

Amandine Bourgeois

© Albin Olsson About Quick Facts NameAmandine Bourgeois Born12 Juni 1979 Nationality🇫🇷 French National SelectionInternal selection 2013 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongL’Enfer et Moi (2013) Biography Amandine Bourgeois is a French singer. Born on June 12, 1979, in Angoulême, Charente, Bourgeois spent part of her youth in Samatan, Gers, before moving to Paris. She began her music career by singing in bars, and despite some setbacks, her passion for music remained unwavering. Bourgeois’ big break came in 2008 when she won the sixth edition of Nouvelle Star, the French version of Pop Idol. This victory launched her career, and she quickly became a popular figure in the French music scene. Her debut album “20 m²” was released in 2009. Filled with pop-rock tunes, it showcased Bourgeois’ unique vocal style and songwriting ability. This was followed by her second album, “Sans amour, mon amour” in 2012, which further established her as a significant figure in the French pop scene. In 2013, Amandine Bourgeois represented France at the Eurovision Song Contest held in Malmö, Sweden. She performed the song “L’enfer et moi” (Hell and Me) in the grand final and finished in 23rd place. On May 5, 2014, she released her third solo album, “Au masculin.” Amandine breathed new life into about fifteen revered tracks, from Alain Souchon’s “La Ballade de Jim” to Serge Gainsbourg’s “L’Eau à la bouche”, Nino Ferrer’s “La Rue Madureira” and Michel Jonasz’s “J’veux pas que tu t’en ailles.” She also performed duets, notably with Cali on “Il est cinq heures, Paris s’éveille” and with Beverly Jo Scott on Jacques Higelin’s “Monalisa Klaxon.” Her reinterpretation of Johnny Hallyday’s “Quoi ma gueule” became the first single from this tribute album, closely followed by her cover of Stromae’s contemporary classic, “Alors on danse.” Amandine participated in the recording and subsequent tour of the album-book “Georgia” in 2016-2017. This project, helmed by Albin de la Simone, was geared toward supporting the SOS Children’s Villages association. Around the same time, Amandine was also recording her fourth studio album at ICP in Belgium. Collaborating with Mat Bastard, the lead singer of the band Skip the Use, they released the first single “Tout est clair” in 2017. The full album, titled “Omnia,” hit the shelves in October 2018. As Amandine’s music continued to evolve, she hit the road in 2018 for a summer festival tour alongside the band, Le Périscope. The following year, she participated in a live cover session with the group Hard Sun. In 2022, she graced the stage once more, this time participating in the pre-show of the renowned Paradis Latin. Entries L’Enfer et Moi Country🇫🇷 France Year2013 LanguageFrench LyricsBoris Bergman MusicDavid Salkin BackingsGuillaume EyangoFanny LladoJudith Flessel-Toto Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: 14Position: 23Running order: 1 https://youtu.be/hQwiQj5Dyj8