Alexander (Igorjevich) Rybak won the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with the song “Fairytale,” representing Norway. What’s his story? Early years Alexander Rybak was born on May 13, 1986, in Minsk, Belarus, which was then part of the Soviet Union. His parents emigrated to Nesodden, Norway, when Rybak was four
About Quick Facts NameMartina Majerle Born02 May 1980 Nationality🇭🇷 Croatian National SelectionEMA 2015EMA 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongLove Symphony (& Quartissimo, 2009) Biography Martina Majerle, born on May 2, 1980, in Rijeka, Croatia, is a Croatian singer of mixed Croatian and Slovenian descent. She began her music career as the
About Quick Facts MembersŽiga CerarMatjaž BogatajLuka DukarićSamo Dervišić Active2009 – 2011 Nationality🇸🇮 Slovenian National SelectionEMA 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongLove Symphony (& Martina, 2009) Biography Quartissimo is a Slovenian violin quartet formed in 2007. The group consists of four classically trained musicians: Žiga Cerar, Matjaž Bogataj, Luka Dukarić, and Samo
About Quick Facts NameNela Pocisková Born04 October 1990 Nationality🇸🇰 Slovak National SelectionEurosong 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongLeť tmou (& Kamil Mikulčík, 2009) Biography Nela Pocisková, born on October 4, 1990, in Bratislava, Slovakia, is a renowned Slovak singer and actress. She began singing at the age of eight and, by
About Quick Facts NameKamil Mikulčík Born18 November 1977 Nationality🇸🇰 Slovak National SelectionEurosong 2009 In Eurovision2009 Modvoe SongLeť tmou (& Nela Pocisková, 2009) Biography Kamil Mikulčík, born on November 18, 1977, in Trnava, Slovakia, is a versatile artist known for his work as a singer, actor, and composer. He studied acting
About Quick Facts NameMilan Nikolić Born02 July 1979 Nationality🇷🇸 Serbian National SelectionPesma za Evroviziju 2025Beovizija 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongCipela (& Marko Kon, 2009) Biography Milan Nikolić was born on July 2, 1979, in Svetozarevo, Serbia. He is a Serbian accordion player. Milan began playing the accordion when he was
About Quick Facts NameMarko Kon Born20 April 1972 Nationality🇷🇸 Serbian National SelectionBeovizija 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongCipela (& Milaan, 2009) Biography Marko Kon (* April 20, 1972) is a Serbian composer, screenwriter, arranger, producer, and singer. By 2009, Kon had written over 800 pop songs. He also provided background vocals
About Quick Facts MembersAsta MillerienėLesley-Anne HalveyNicole Billings Active2008 – 2009 Nationality🇮🇪 Irish🇱🇹 Lithuanian National SelectionEurosong 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongEt Cetera (& Sinéad Mulvey, 2009) Biography Black Daisy was a pop-rock band formed in 2008. The group, which featured a mix of Irish and Lithuanian members, brought a fresh and
About Quick Facts NameSinéad Mulvey Born22 January 1988 Nationality🇮🇪 Irish National SelectionEurosong 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongEt Cetera (& Black Daisy, 2009) Biography Sinéad Mulvey is an Irish singer and performer. Born on January 22, 1988, in Dublin, Sinéad displayed a passion for music from an early age, which later
About Quick Facts MembersMartin FilipovskiStefan Filipovski Founded2008 Nationality🇲🇰 North Macedonian National SelectionSkopje Fest 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongNešto što ke okane (2009) Biography Next Time is a rock band from Skopje, North Macedonia. The group is made up of twin brothers Martin and Stefan Filipovski. Stefan is the lead singer,