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Serbia: Semifinal results are in

After a marvelous show, it was time for results. Out of 16 songs, 8 will go on to the final. The finalists are in bold: Mattia Zanatta & Angela Kassiani, “Novi svet” Adem Mehmedović, “Osmeh” Nađa, “Moj prvi ožiljak na duši” Tijana Dapčević, “Mamim” Princ, “Cvet sa istoka” Filip Baloš, “Novi plan, drugi san” Filip Zmaher, “Cujemo se sutra” Luke Black, “Samo mi se spava” Angellina, “Lanac” Empathy Soul Project, “Indigo” Stefan Maljković Shy, “Od jastuka do jastuka” Hercenšlus, “Vremenska zona” Savo Perović, “Presidente” Igor Stanojević, “Iza druge” Boris Subotić, “Nedostupan” Chegi & Braća Bluz Band, “Svadba ili kagba”

Iru

About Quick Facts NameIrina Khechanovi Born03 December 2000 Nationality🇬🇪 Georgian National SelectionGeorgian Idol 2019The Voice Georgia 2023 In Eurovision2023 Liverpool SongEcho (2023) Biography Irina Khechanovi, also known mononymously as Iru, is a Georgian singer and songwriter. Iru Khechanovi was born on 3 December 2000 in Tbilisi. She is of Armenian descent. She started her career when she was a child and took part in In 2011, she won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. She was a member of the group Candy, who reached the first place with the song “Candy music”. In 2019, Iru participated in Georgian Idol. That year, the show was the national final for the Eurovision Song Contest. Unfortunately, she didn’t reach the live shows. On 25 May 2021, she released her debut solo single “No Jerk Around Me”, including a video. The song was followed by two more singles, “Not like today” on 3 July 2022 and “Tu mama” two weeks later. In the same year, Iru performed at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022 as part of a previous winners’ medley. She had also co-written the song “I Believe” by Mariam Bigvava, the Georgian entry for that year’s contest. Mariam finished 3rd. On January 15, 2023, a new video of Iru was released: “Idea”. In the meantime, she also participated in The Voice Georgia. On 2 February 2023, she actually won The Voice, gaining the right to perform in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Unfortunately, her song “Echo” did not reach the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Entries Echo Country🇬🇪 Georgia Year2023 LanguageEnglish LyricsBeni KadigidzeIru Khechanovi MusicGeorge Kukhianideze Backings– Results Semi Points: 33Position: 12Running order: 11 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/HNvGZeEQvfc

Salena

About Quick Facts NameSelina-Maria Edbauer Born1998 Nationality🇦🇹 Austrian National SelectionInternal Selection 2019Internal Selection 2023 In Eurovision2023 Liverpool SongWho the hell is Edgar? (2023, with Teya) Biography Salena, whose real name is Selina-Maria Edbauer, was born in Leoben, Styria, in 1998. Her first steps in showbiz came in 2017. She then took part in The Voice of Germany. Unfortunately, she had to leave after three rounds. In 2019, she submitted a song for the Eurovision Song Contest. “Behind the waterfalls” was her hope to represent Austria. However, Austrian broadcaster ORF chose Pænda instead. In 2021, Salena took part in Starmania. She managed to reach the semifinals there. On 31 January 2023, it was announced that Salena, together with Teya, will represent Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, which will be held in Liverpool. They sang the song “Who the hell is Edgar”. They reached the final and ended up 15th. Entries Who the hell is Edgar? (With Teya) Country🇦🇹 Austria Year2023 LanguageEnglish LyricsTeodora ŠpirićSelina-Maria EdbauerRonald JanečekPele Loriano MusicTeodora ŠpirićSelina-Maria EdbauerRonald JanečekPele Loriano DancersAlex SchoendorfAlexandre NovelliAngel Grace WharmbyRia Hunte Results Semi Points: 137Position: 2Running order: 13 Results Finals Points: 120Position: 15Running order: 1 https://youtu.be/8uk64V9h0Ko

Theodor Andrei

About Quick Facts NameTheodor Andrei Born09 October 2004 Nationality🇷🇴 Romanian National SelectionSelecția Națională 2023 In Eurovision2023 Liverpool SongD.G.T. (Off and on) (2023) Biography Theodor Andrei, born in Bucharest in 2004, is a Romanian singer. Theodor’s first success came in 2017, when he took part in Vocea Romaniei Junior (The Voice Kids Romania) and managed to reach the semifinals. Meanwhile, Theodor was performing many covers, which he placed on Youtube. His first original release came on 21 September 2017: “Young and sweet”. It was followed in October 2018 by a song in Romanian, “Și dacă azi zâmbesc”. Theodor Andrei released many singles, all in Romanian. In 2020, Theodor participated in the X-Factor. Unfortunately, he didn’t manage to survive the bootcamp. One year later, he had one of the main roles in the theatre play “Brainstorm”. On 25 July 2022, Theodor released the single “Ţigări mentolate”, for which he teamed up with Valentina. On 15 October of the same year, his debut album “Fragil” was released. On 11 February, 2023, Theodor was chosen to represent Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “D.G.T. (Off and on)”. With the song, he unfortunately did not reach the final of the contest. Entries D.G.T. (Off and on) Country🇷🇴 Romania Year2023 LanguageEnglishRomanian LyricsTheodor AndreiMikail JahedLuca de MezzoLuca Udățeanu MusicTheodor AndreiMikail Jahed DancersDiana Colea Results Semi Points: 0Position: 15Running order: 3 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/Bf3iPXU1RYU

Alika

© EBU/Sarah Louise Bennett About Quick Facts NameAlika Milova Born05 September 2002 Nationality🇪🇪 Estonian National SelectionEesti Laul 2023 In Eurovision2023 Liverpool SongBridges (2023) Biography Alika is an Estonian singer. She was born in Narva, a city in the North East of Estonia. Milova participated in The Baltic Voice, New Wave Junior, Kaunas Talent, Bravo Song Contest and Berlin Perle. In 2021 she participated in Eesti Ootsib Superstaari, the Estonian version of Idols. She managed to win the contest. She signed a record deal with Universal Music, and right after winning Eesti Ootsib Superstaari, she released her debut single “Önnenumber”. The song topped the Estonian charts rightaway. In June 2022, Alika started performing with a band she formed, called Käsmus. A new record, “Bon apètit” was released. On 6 October of the same year it was followed by a new track, “C’est la vie”. 2023 had a good start for Alika. In January, she won the Female Artist Of The Year Award, chosen by the audience during the Eesti Music Awards. One month later, on 11 February, she won Eesti Laul, the national final for the Eurovision Song Contest, with the song “Bridges”. When she represented Estonia with the song, she reached the final and became 8th there. Entries Bridges Country🇪🇪 Estonia Year2023 LanguageEnglish LyricsAlika MilovaWouter HardyNina Sampermans MusicAlika MilovaWouter Hardy BackingsSofia-Liis LiivGrettel Killing Results Semi Points: 74Position: 10Running order: 4 Results Finals Points: 168Position: 8Running order: 12 https://youtu.be/HsbC-OYMA3s

Reiley

© EBU/Sarah Louise Bennett About Quick Facts NameRani Petersen Born24 November 1997 Nationality🇩🇰 Danish National SelectionMelodi Grand Prix 2023 In Eurovision2023 Liverpool SongBreaking my heart (2023) Biography Rani Petersen (born in Tórshavn, at the Faroe Islands), known by the stage name Reiley, is a Faroese singer and influencer, currently living in the USA. He first published a song on TikTok in 2019. His TikTok range soon rose to over 10 million views worldwide. On March 26, 2021, Reiley released his first single “Let it ring”. It was followed in September of the same year by the song “Superman”, a ballad. He also released an EP, “BRB, having an identity crisis”. On April 15, 2022, a new single and video came out: “Blah blah blah”. He teamed up with the famous K-Pop band AB6IX for the single “Moonlight” in September of that year. On February 11th, 2023, Reiley was chosen to represent Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Breaking my heart”. Unfortunately Reiley didn’t make it to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Entries Breaking My Heart Country🇩🇰 Denmark Year2023 LanguageEnglish LyricsBård Mathias BonsaksenHilda StenmalmRani PetersenSivert Hjeltnes Hagtvet MusicBård Mathias BonsaksenHilda StenmalmRani PetersenSivert Hjeltnes Hagtvet Backings– Results Semi Points: 6Position: 14Running order: 1 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/XVZvzZF1JOk

Brunette

© EBU/Chloe Hashemi About Quick Facts NameElen Yeremyan Born27 May 2001 Nationality🇦🇲 Armenian National SelectionInternal selection In Eurovision2023 Liverpool SongFuture lover (2023) Biography Elen Yeremyan, born in Yerevan, Armenia, better known by her stage name Brunette, is an Armenian singer and music composer. She has been singing since the age of 4, and he has been involved in musical activities since the age of 15. Her first single was “Love the way you feel” in 2019. Three years later, the song “Smoke Break” was released in February 2022, followed a few days later by another, “Night”. The third song “Bac kapuyt achqerd” was released in June. She is the author of the music and lyrics of all her songs. In December, she was a member of the jury of the Armenian delegation at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. On February 1, 2023, the Public Television of Armenia announced that Brunette was selected to represent Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Her song for Eurovision, “Future lover”, was released in March. The song reached the final in the Eurovision Song Contest, where Brunette reached a 14th place. Entries Future Lover Country🇦🇲 Armenia Year2023 LanguageEnglish LyricsBrunette MusicBrunette Backings– Results Semi Points: 99Position: 6Running order: 2 Results Finals Points: 122Position: 14Running order: 17 https://youtu.be/h0q7AkYk2hY

It’s Blanka for Poland

Blanka will represent Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. She will sing the song “Solo”, written by herself, Julia Sundberg and Maria Broberg and composed by Bartłomiej Rzeczycki, Blanka herself, Maciej Puchalski, Marcin Górecki and Mikołaj Trybulec. Below you will find the full results: Blanka, “Solo” Jann, “Gladiator” Dominik Dudek, “Be good” The other songs were: Felivers, “Never back down” Natasza, “Lift u up” Alicja Szemplińska, “New home” Yan Majewski, “Champion” Kuba Smajkowski, “You do me” Maja Hyży, “Never hide” Ahlena, “Booty”

Remo Forrer

© EBU/Chloe Hashemi About Quick Facts NameRemo Forrer Born2001 Nationality🇨🇭 Swiss National SelectionInternal selection 2023 In Eurovision2023 Liverpool SongWatergun (2023) Biography Remo Forrer lives in Hemberg, Switzerland. He has been involved with music since childhood; he began flute lessons before devoting himself to playing the accordion. He then began playing the piano and singing. He taught himself to play the piano and learned it purely by ear. He did an apprenticeship as a retail specialist in a sports shop. In 2020 he won the third season of The Voice of Switzerland with his coach Noah Veraguth. On April 17, 2020 he released his winning single Home, which was written by Veraguth. In July 2022 he appeared on the RTL television show Zeig uns deine Stimme!, in which he was introduced as a real estate agent. On February 20, 2023, it was announced that he would represent Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. His song, “Watergun”, was presented on 7 March. He reached the final with the song and became 20th. Entries Watergun Country🇨🇭 Switzerland Year2023 LanguageEnglish LyricsArgyle SinghAshley HicklinMikolaj Tribulec MusicArgyle SinghAshley HicklinMikolaj Tribulec DancersEllinea SiambalisKenny LantzLovisa BengtssonMarco Wihlborg Results Semi Points: 97Position: 7Running order: 8 Results Finals Points: 92Position: 20Running order: 3 https://youtu.be/l4NDErv49mk

Käärijä

© EBU/Chloe Hashemi About Quick Facts NameJere Pöyhönen Born21 October 1993 Nationality🇫🇮 Finnish National SelectionUuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2023 In Eurovision2023 Liverpool SongCha-cha-cha (2023) Biography Käärijä (real name Jere Pöyhönen, born October 21, 1993 in Helsinki) is a Finnish rap artist who records for Monsp Records. Käärijä has spent most of his youth in Ruskeasanta, Vantaa. He played hockey for a long time and played the drums. The enthusiasm for making his own music started in 2014. In the beginning, Käärijä’s themes revolved very strongly around gambling, and the same theme is partly present in today’s productions as well. His stage name comes from a joke among friends and refers to winning money, or “rolling” in gambling. Käärijä published music on his own until the end of 2017, when Monsp Records released his first double single “Koppi tules” / “Nou roblem”. The A-side of the single was well received, and Käärijä signed an extension contract with Monsp Records. From the beginning, Aleksi Nurmi has been responsible for the production of Käärijä, who has also produced, for example, the music of Töölö Ketterä, Sonny and Adi L Hasla. In 2023, Käärijä won UMK, the Finnish national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. At the contest itself, he was one of the favourites for the victory. The televoting audience voted him to the first place. In the overall result Käärijä became 2nd. Entries Cha-Cha-Cha Country🇫🇮 Finland Year2023 LanguageEnglish LyricsJere PöyhönenJohannes NaukkarinenAleksi NurmiJukka Sorsa MusicJere PöyhönenJohannes NaukkarinenAleksi NurmiJukka Sorsa BackingsAija Puurtinen DancersMatti MyllyahoKatri MäkinenEtel RöhrJesse Wijnans Results Semi Points: 177Position: 1Running order: 15 Results Finals Points: 526Position: 2Running order: 13 https://youtu.be/l6rS8Dv5g-8