Portugal

Elisa

About Quick Facts NameElisa Silva Born07 May 1999 Nationality???????? Portuguese National SelectionFestival da Canção 2020 In Eurovision2020 Rotterdam (canceled) SongMedo de sentir (2020, canceled) Biography Elisa is a Portuguese singer from Madeira. She participated in Musicaeb initiatives aimed at children in Madeira. In 2008 she participated in the Children’s Song Festival Pequenos Sóis with the song “O Sol ea Cloud”. A year later she won Pequenos Sóis with the song “Voa Borboleta, Voa”. In 2010, she participated in the 29th Madeira Children’s Song Festival. She was also the winner of the Regional Talent Festival held in 2013, in the city of Câmara de Lobos, with the song “On My Own”.In 2020, Elisa was chosen to represent Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Medo de sentir”. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen due to the cancellation of the contest. After “Medo de sentir”, Elisa released four singles. All of them can be found on her debut album “No meu canto”, which was released in November 2021. Entries Medo de sentir Country???????? Portugal Year2020 LanguagePortuguese LyricsMarta Carvalho MusicMarta Carvalho Backings– Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/eIZ48w4epng

Flor-de-lis

About Quick Facts MembersPedro MarquesAna Sofia CampeãJorge MarquesJosé CamachoPaulo PereiraDaniela VarelaRolando Amaral (not on stage) Founded2008 Nationality🇵🇹 Portuguese National SelectionFestival RTP da Canção 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongTodas as Ruas do Amor Biography Flor de Lis is a Portuguese musical group that won the Festival RTP da Canção in 2009. História (History) Flor de Lis started in 2008. Their music is based on Portuguese popular and folk music, with influences from around the world, especially Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. In 2009, they joined the Festival RTP da Canção and won with the song “Todas as Ruas do Amor.” This meant they represented Portugal in Moscow at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009. They performed in the first semifinal on May 12 and made it to the final on May 16. In the Eurovision final, they finished in 15th place with 57 points. Their album “Signo Solar” came out in April 2010. The main influence was Portuguese popular music and folklore. In the next year, they released a limited edition with extra tracks. Flor de Lis released the single “Cinema Paraíso” in 2013 and the single “Dona Rosa” in 2014. After that, they took a break from making new songs and focused on live performances. In 2020, they came back with a new look and sound. The main band members were still Daniela Varela (vocals), José Camacho (guitars), Vasco Corisco (bass), and Pedro Marques (percussion and drums). They also had guest musicians like Inês Vaz (accordion) and Bruno Vicente (guitars). The band continues to play live concerts and create music regularly. Entries Todas as Ruas do Amor Country🇵🇹 Portugal Year2009 LanguagePortuguese LyricsPedro Marques MusicPaulo PereiraPedro Marques Backings– Results Semi Points: 70Position: 8Running order: 16 Results Finals Points: 57Position: 15Running order: 6 https://youtu.be/ryE2npWRICk?si=tYPlbdAtL2Rmt7_6

Filipa Azevedo

About Quick Facts NameName Born31 07 1991 Nationality🇵🇹 Portuguese National SelectionFestival da Canção 2010 In Eurovision2010 Oslo SongHá dias assim (2010) Biography Filipa Daniela Azevedo de Magalhães, born on July 31, 1991, in Massarelos, Porto, is a versatile Portuguese singer known for her remarkable talent and dynamic performances across various music genres, including hip-hop, R&B, rock, electronic, Latin pop, jazz, and pop. Raised in Valbom, Gondomar, Filipa’s musical journey began early, leading her to attend the National Conservatory of Music, where she learned to play the transverse flute. Filipa first gained national attention in 2007 when she won the television competition “Família Superstar” on SIC. Her performances were widely celebrated, with her videos becoming the most viewed among contestants on YouTube and generating numerous supportive blogs. Her exceptional talent on the show led journalist and judge Clara de Sousa to compare her favorably to Amy Lee of Evanescence, while Tozé Brito, a prominent figure in Portuguese music, described her as “a hurricane on stage.” The members of the Portuguese band Anjos also praised her as the best performer in the competition. Following her success on “Família Superstar,” Filipa Azevedo appeared on various television programs and performed concerts throughout Portugal in 2008. She continued to build her musical career and, at the end of 2009, released her self-titled debut album, “Filipa Azevedo,” under the Iplay label. In early 2010, Filipa was invited to participate in the television program “Vida Nova” to support the victims of the Haiti earthquake. She performed iconic songs such as “We Are the World” by Band Aid, “The Earth Song” by Michael Jackson, and “Imagine” by John Lennon, showcasing her vocal prowess and humanitarian spirit. Her career took a significant leap in March 2010 when she won the Festival RTP da Canção with the song “Há dias assim,” written by Augusto Madureira. This victory earned her the honor of representing Portugal at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 in Oslo, Norway. Her heartfelt performance of “Há dias assim” captivated audiences and placed her among the notable acts of the competition. Filipa continued to engage with her audience through various projects and performances. In 2015, she participated in the third season of “The Voice Portugal” on RTP1. Despite being eliminated in the first live show, she made a lasting impression under the mentorship of Anselmo Ralph. In addition to her singing career, Filipa Azevedo has ventured into acting, particularly in musical theater, further showcasing her artistic versatility. Her contributions to music and theater have solidified her presence in the Portuguese entertainment industry. Filipa’s discography includes her 2009 debut album “Filipa Azevedo,” and several singles such as “Só eu sei” (2008), “Tu és magia, tu és a paz” (2009, a duet with Susana Azevedo), “Há Dias Assim” (2010), and “Num Instante (Somos Uma Voz)” (2019, a duet with Nelson Antunes). She has also contributed to compilation albums like “Família Superstar” (2007) and “Carrossel de Papel” (2008), a social solidarity CD. In 2019, Filipa plated in the musical O Princibe Nabo. In December of the same year, she got the role of Cinderella in a play. In 2020, she teamed up with Jakson D’Alva for the song “Arrepio”, dedicated to Black Lives Matter. It was followed by Feiticeiro de Oz (2022) and Bela Adormecida (2023). Entries Há Dias Assim Country🇵🇹 Portugal Year2010 LanguagePortuguese LyricsAugusto Madureira MusicAugusto Madureira BackingsPatrícia AntunesPatrícia SilveiraPedro MimosoAugusto Madureira Results Semi Points: 89Position: 4Running order: 14 Results Finals Points: 43Position: 18Running order: 23 https://youtu.be/TvmnvtL_DcQ?si=QOA5EUZFzpvmcFc8

Filipa Sousa

About Quick Facts NameFilipa Alexandra Nunes Alves de Sousa Born02 March 1985 Nationality🇵🇹 Portuguese National SelectionFestival Da Canção 2012 In Eurovision2012 Baku SongVida Minha (2012) Biography Filipa Sousa, born on March 2, 1985, in Albufeira, is a Portuguese singer. Her musical career began in 2003 as a member of the Portuguese group Al-Mouraria. That same year, she auditioned for the second edition of Operação Triunfo, a Portuguese reality TV show and music competition, reaching the top 30 finalists. In 2007, Sousa auditioned again for Operação Triunfo, this time reaching the final 15 and gaining public recognition. Her breakthrough came in 2008 when she won the Grande Noite de Fado in Algarve, a prestigious Fado singing competition in Portugal. Sousa’s major international exposure occurred in 2012 when she represented Portugal at the Eurovision Song Contest in Baku, Azerbaijan. She performed the song “Vida Minha,”. Unfortunately she didn’t make it to the final. Still in 2012, she recorded the track ‘Sunset Lovers’ in partnership with DJs Christian F and Dj Gonzalez, released by Exclusive Records (Vidisco). The success of this track led to its inclusion in several compilations that summer, and the label even organized a contest for other DJs to produce new remixes. In 2017, she released the single ‘Há lá coisa bem melhor’. A year later the song was followed by “Acreditar”, followed by an album with the same name in early 2019. She released another single from this album, “Miradouro, O Filme”. On 13 June 2020, she gave a concert in Albufeira which was transmitted online, due to the COVID19 regulations. In September 2021 she was a candidate for the municipal council of Albufeira for the political party MIPA. Entries Minha Vida Country🇵🇹 Portugal Year2012 LanguagePortuguese LyricsCarlos Coelho MusicAndrej Babić BackingsCarla RibeiroAna Rita InácioFilipe FontenellePedro CoelhoEduardo Marques Results Semi Points: 39Position: 13Running order: 6 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/fk5i7Hfyy3o?si=xvZPkaCredei7lry

Homens da luta

About Quick Facts MembersVasco DuarteNuno ‘Jel’ DuarteCelina da PiedadeTânia LopesRui RechenaHugo Osga Active2010 – 2013 Nationality🇵🇹 Portuguese National SelectionFestival RTP da Canção 2011 In Eurovision2011 Düsseldorf SongA luta é alegria (2011) Biography Homens da Luta, a dynamic duo comprising brothers Vasco Duarte (Falâncio) and Nuno Duarte “Jel” (Neto), is a well-known Portuguese group blending improvisational comedy with musical street performances. Their creative works humorously mimic songs from the era following the 1974 Carnation Revolution. They skillfully craft their characters as exaggerated versions of revolutionary singers from that period, including Zeca Afonso and José Mário Branco. The term “struggle” frequently surfaces in their performances, echoing slogans popularized during the revolutionary times, such as “A Luta Continua” (The Struggle Goes On). In 2010, they released an mp3 album titled “A Canção é uma arma” (The song is a weapon), which features 14 tracks. Among these, “E o povo, pá?” (What about the people, man?) stands out as one of their most celebrated songs. Regarding the Eurovision Song Contest, Homens da Luta first participated in the RTP Song Festival 2010 with their song “Luta assim não dá” (The struggle can’t go on like this), but were disqualified for previously performing it, violating contest rules. They made a comeback in 2011 with “A luta é alegria” (The struggle is joy), a song penned by Nuno Duarte “Jel” and composed by Vasco Duarte. Initially in sixth place, public voting surged them to first place, earning them a spot in Düsseldorf. Representing Portugal at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Germany, they did not secure enough international votes to advance to the final. Notably, as the group primarily consists of comedians rather than traditional singers, and given their win was more a result of public favor than jury selection, their victory stirred some controversy within the contest community. Homens da Luta kept on performing and making protest songs in 2011 and 2012. After that, the group returned to a duo again. Mid 2013 the men went their own way. Entries Luta è alegria Country🇵🇹 Portugal Year2011 LanguagePortuguese LyricsNuno ‘Jel’ Duarte MusicVasco Duarte Backings– Results Semi Points: 22Position: 18Running order: 16 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/KIzdiAYd9IA?si=ezOx9OSmLpM4XdGJ

Leonor Andrade

© EBU/Elena Volotova About Quick Facts NameLeonor Margarida Coelho Andrade Born13 September 1994 Nationality🇵🇹 Portuguese National SelectionFestival Da Canção RTP 2015 In Eurovision2015 Vienna SongHá Um Mar Que Nos Separa (2015) Biography Leonor Margarida Coelho Andrade (Barreiro, September 13, 1994), also known as Ella Nor, is a Portuguese singer and actress. She has been playing the piano since she was four years old, but only started singing when a female vocalist was needed in her brother’s band. In 2014 she participated in the RTP program The Voice Portugal, having been subscribed by her friends. Still in 2014 she was chosen for the tv series Água de Mar where she played the role of Joana Luz. In March 2015, she won the Festival RTP da Canção 2015 with “Há Um Mar Que Nos Separa”, thus being chosen to represent Portugal in Vienna, Austria, in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015. In May 2016 she released the album “September” with 10 songs, all of her own authorship, including ‘Strong For Too Long’ and ‘Já Mei’, previously released as a single. Among the songs we can also find a duet with Marisa Liz in ‘Deixa-me o Chão’. She changed her stage name to Ella Nor. She collaborated on a new song by Miguel Gameiro, “Ficas-me Bem”. Ella Nor ga voice to Yorn commercials, with the song “Shake It”, released in October 2017. The original version of the theme “Bang” in English started playing in TVI’s soap opera A Herdeira. The Portuguese version, adapted from the original in English with the collaboration of Carolina Deslandes, is the generic theme of TVI’s tv series Jogo Duplo. In 2020, Leonor started working in a project called Lefty, a four man band. They were first known for their single “Sede”, followed by “Fiança”. Their album “Andrómeda” was released in October 2021. In February 2022, the video of their song “Camel” was released. Entries Há Um Mar Que Nos Separa Country🇵🇹 Portugal Year2015 LanguagePortuguese LyricsMiguel Gameiro MusicMiguel Gameiro BackingsPedro MimosoRicardo QuintasTânia TavaresCarla Ribeiro Results Semi Points: 19Position: 14Running order: 7 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/vE-LqXkb0ok

Cláudia Pascoal

About Quick Facts NameCláudia Rafeala Teixeira Pascoal Born12 October 1994 Nationality???????? Portuguese National SelectionFestival Da Canção 2018 In Eurovision2018 Lisbon SongO jardim (2018) Biography Cláudia Teixeira Pascoal is a Portuguese singer. She was born in Gondomar in 1994. In 2010 she participated in the program Ídolos. She also competed in the first edition of X Factor Portugal in 2014, but without great impact . In 2015, she returned to participate in the program Ídolos. In 2017, she was a contestant on The Voice Portugal . She ended up in the semifinals. In the same year, the project Morhua was founded. It’s a Portuguese jazz band, With Cláudia Pascoal singing and playing the ukulele. The project lasted a year. The last concert was in July 2018.In 2018, Cláudia Pascoal won the Festival RTP da Canção, the national final for the Eurovision Song Contest, with the song “O Jardim”, written and composed by Isaura. The song reached the #1 spot in the iTunes charts. However, the song ended up taking last place in the Eurovision Song Contest. On March 29, 2019, Cláudia Pascoal published her first single “Ter e não ter”.. This song wa the first song revealed from what was going to be be Cláudia Pascoal’s first solo album. In 2020 the song “Ter e Não Ter” was part of the soundtrack of the soap opera Quer o Destino. In March of the same year, her album called “!” (the title is pronounced as “blah”), was released. In 2021 the song “Mais Fica Pra Mim” was part of the soundtrack of the soap opera A Serra and the theme “Quase Dança” was part of the soundtrack of the soap opera Para Semper. Entries O jardim Country???????? Portugal Year2018 LanguagePortuguese LyricsIsaura MusicIsaura BackingsIsaura Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: 39Position: 26Running order: 8 https://youtu.be/mHjGbADMcOI

Salvador Sobral

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts NameSalvador Vilar Braamcamp Sobral Born28 December 1989 Nationality???????? Portuguese National SelectionFestival da Canção 2017 In Eurovision2017 Kyiv SongAmar pelos dois (2017) Biography Salvador Thiam Vilar Braamcamp Sobral (Lisbon, December 28, 1989) is a Portuguese singer. Around the age of ten, Salvador Sobral participated in the contest Bravo, Bravíssimo. In 2009, he participated again in a television contest, competing in Ídolos, where he was one of the finalists. Psychology student at ISPA, after the Ídolos experience he decided to apply for the Erasmus scholarship program, which took him to a university in Mallorca. It was during this time that he decided to dedicate himself to music, in a professional way. Realizing that he could support himself with music, he decided to leave the Psychology course and apply to the prestigious Taller de Músics school, a higher school of music in Barcelona, where he obtained a diploma in the specialties of modern music and jazz. In early 2014, while still attending Taller de Musics, he collaborated with the indie-pop band Noko Woi,, with whom he performed at the Sónar festival. However, throughout 2015, he gave several concerts in bars and small venues in Spain and Portugal. In November of the same year he participated in the festivals Vodafone Mexefest (Lisbon) and JazzyColor (in Paris). In March 2016, after completing his Taller de Musics course, Salvador Sobral published his first album, “Excuse Me”. It was from the recording of this album that he established the band members with whom he would play in several countries around the world: Júlio Resende on piano, André Rosinha on double bass and Bruno Pedroso on drums. In April and May 2016 he participated, as vocalist of the band Noko Woi, in the semifinal and final, respectively, of the band contest Bala Perduda, with the band taking second place. Solo, in 2016, he performed at EDP Cool Jazz, OutJazz, Out Fest and FOLIO – Óbidos International Literary Festival, giving concerts on various stages, in cities in Portugal and Spain. In 2017, Salvador Sobral ws the winner of the Festival RTP da Canção 2017, the Portuguese national final for the Eurovision Song Contest. He sang “Amar pelos dois”, with lyrics and music by Luísa Sobral. In Kiev, in the final of the Eurovision Contest 2017, it reached the historic vote of 758 points, leading both the televoting and the jury voting of the 42 voting countries. Also in 2017, in the aftermath of the Eurovision victory, he would present a new musical project, in partnership with Júlio Resende — the band Alexander Search, dedicated to the dissemination of the poetry of the Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa and his heteronym Alexander Search. In this project, Salvador used the heteronym Benjamin Cymbra. On May 19, 2017, the band released their first single, “A Day of Sun”. Due to serious heart problems, he had to quit performing. After a heart transplant, Sobral was able to perform again. His first performance was at the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. Shortly before that, he and his sister Lucia received the Portuguese Order Of Merit, given by the president of Portugal himself. In 2018, Salvador Sobral continued touring with his 1st album Excuse Me, taking part once again in EDP Cool Jazz, and debuting in several jazz festivals, such as: Festival Jardins de Pedralbes, Heineken Jazzaldia and the JazzVoyeur Festival. On March 29, 2019, Salvador Sobral released his second solo album, “Paris, Lisboa”. In February 2020, the singer gave two concects with the title “Salvador Sobral canta Jacques Brel”. Meanwhile, Noko Woi released a single and video, “Row”. In March 2021 a new single “Sangue do meu sangue”, was released, followed by the album “bpm” on May 28, followed by a new tour throughout Portugal, but after that throughout all Europe. Entries Amar Pelos Dois Country???????? Portugal Year2017 LanguagePortuguese LyricsLuísa Sobral MusicLuísa Sobral Backings– Results Semi Points: 370Position: 1Running order: 9 Results Finals Points: 758Position: 1Running order: 11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qotooj7ODCM

Conan Osíris

© EBU/Thomas Hanses About Quick Facts NameTiago Emanuel da Silva Miranda Born05 January 1989 Nationality???????? Portuguese National SelectionFestival da Canção 2019 In Eurovision2019 Tel Aviv SongTelemóveis (2019) Biography Conan Osíris is a Portuguese singer, born as Tiago Miranda in Lisbon. He lived in the neighborhood of Santa Maria dos Olivais and later moved to Cacém. After high school, he completed a degree in Communication Design and Audiovisual Production at the Higher School of Applied Arts of the Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco. Conan started his musical career in 2008 when he created the group Powny Lamb. In 2011 they launched the EP Cathedral through the Soundcloud platform. In 2012 he began working at one of the stores of a well-known Portuguese sex shop chain. Tiago Miranda later decided to use the stage name of Conan Osiris – “Conan” as a reference to Conan – The Boy of the Future, and “Osiris” because of the respective Egyptian god. He used the name for the first time in the song “Secluded” in the 2013/2014 fashion show at ModaLisboa. In 2014 he also released an EP with the title “Silk”. In 2016, he released his first album “Música, Normal”. A year later he co-wrote the album “Emocional” for Rita Moreira.On 30 december 2017, he released the album “Adoro Bolos”, which quickly became a cult piece. Thanks to the success of his second album “Adoro Bolos” he could give up his job, to work full time in his musical career. In 2019 Conan Osíris represented Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Telemóveis”. Unfortunately, Osiris did not reach the final.Osiris performed at the Portuguese rock festival Super Bock Super Rock in 2019. In the same year, he won a PLAY Award, a Portuguese music award for best new artist. In 2021 he released a single “Vinte vinte (pranto)”, a collaboration with Ana Moura and Branko. Entries Telemóveis Country???????? Portugal Year2019 LanguagePortuguese LyricsConan Osíris MusicConan Osíris BackingsPatrícia SilveiraPatrícia AntunesJoão Reis Moreira Results Semi Points: 51Position: 15Running order: 15 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/SIGn9_yMLn4