Spain

Soraya

About Quick Facts NameSoraya Arnelas Rubiales Born13 September 1982 Nationality🇪🇸 Spanish National SelectionEurovisión 2009: El retorno In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongLa noche es para mí (2009) Biography Early Life and Career Beginnings Soraya Arnelas Rubiales was born on September 13, 1982, in Valencia de Alcántara, Cáceres, Spain. From a young age, she had a passion for performing arts and moved to Madrid at 11 to pursue her dreams. Although she initially aimed to study drama, Soraya worked as an airline stewardess for Iberworld, traveling worldwide. She is fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, which helped her connect with a diverse audience. Rise to Fame: Operación Triunfo and Debut Album Soraya’s big break came in 2005 when she participated in the fourth season of the Spanish TV show “Operación Triunfo.” She impressed the audience and judges with her vocal talent, finishing as the runner-up. This exposure led to the release of her debut album, “Corazón De Fuego,” on December 5, 2005. The album, produced by Kike Santander, reached number 13 on the Spanish charts and earned Platinum status, marking a successful start to her career. Continued Success: Ochenta’s and Dolce Vita In 2006, Soraya released her second album, “Ochenta’s,” on November 21. This album featured English-language covers of 1980s hits, including RAF’s “Self Control,” which achieved Gold status in Spain. “Ochenta’s” peaked at number 5 on the Spanish charts and also earned Platinum certification. Following this success, Soraya released “Dolce Vita” on September 11, 2007. The album included more 1980s covers, such as “La Dolce Vita,” Kylie Minogue’s “I Should Be So Lucky,” and Eurythmics’s “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This).” It also peaked at number 5 on the Spanish charts and received Gold certification. Exploring New Sounds: Sin Miedo In 2008, Soraya released her fourth album, “Sin Miedo,” which marked a departure from her previous 1980s cover albums. This album featured 12 original tracks, including a duet with Kate Ryan called “Caminaré.” Despite debuting at number 21 on the Spanish Albums Chart, the album’s new edition helped it re-enter the Top 40 at number 32. Eurovision and Beyond: Dreamer and Universe In Me In 2009, Soraya represented Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “La noche es para mí,” finishing in 23rd place. Despite the result, this experience boosted her international profile. In 2010, she released “Dreamer,” an electronic-dance-pop album produced by Antoine Clamaran. The album peaked at number 8 on the Spanish Albums Chart and included the hit single “Live Your Dreams,” which charted in several European countries. Soraya continued her musical journey with the release of “Universe In Me” on November 11, 2013. This album reached number 31 on the Spanish charts and showcased her growth as an artist. Live Performances and Recent Work In 2016, Soraya released a live album, “Akustika,” which included both CD and DVD formats and peaked at number 97 on the Spanish Albums Chart. She continued to release singles, such as “Con Fuego” in 2013, “Plastic” in 2013, and “Neon Lovers” in 2014, maintaining her presence in the music industry. Soraya released several singles becoming hits in Spain. In 2015, she reached the charts with the song “You Didn’t Do It”, a year later “Long Time” was a success. She teamed up with Mister Mimon, who featured in her 2017 hit “El Pretendiente”. A year later, “Qué bonito” was a hit. In 2023, Soraya released a brand new single, “La Botella”. Television Appearances and Acting Soraya’s television career is extensive. She first appeared on “Operación Triunfo” in 2005 and then on “Mira quién baila” in 2006. Between 2006 and 2007, she was a contestant on “El Club de Flo.” In 2009, she led a choir in “La Batalla de los Coros” and represented Spain in the “Eurovision Song Contest 2009.” She also appeared on “Canta si puedes” during New Year’s Eve in 2009 and 2010, and served as a judge on “Generación de estrellas” in 2010. Soraya made guest appearances on shows like “Adivina quién viene a cenar esta noche” in 2010, “Juntos” in 2011, “Tu cara me suena” from 2011 to 2018, and “Atrapa un millón” in 2011. She co-hosted “Cabaret Olé” from 2011 to 2013 and appeared in special episodes of “Pasapalabra” in 2012 and 2013. She was also a contestant on “¡A bailar!” in 2014 and a judge on “¡Vaya fauna!” in 2014. More recently, she served as a judge on “Tú sí que sí” in 2017, appeared on “Trabajo Temporal” in 2018, and was a contestant on “Celebrity Bake Off” in 2021 and “Sálvame Mediafest” in 2022. In 2023, she was a guest judge on “Drag Race España.” Personal Life Since 2012, Soraya has been in a relationship with male model Miguel Ángel Herrera. The couple welcomed their first child, Manuela Grace, on February 24, 2017. Soraya Arnelas Rubiales continues to be a prominent figure in the Spanish music scene, known for her versatility and enduring appeal. From her early days on “Operación Triunfo” to her international ventures and personal milestones, she remains a beloved artist with a rich and diverse career. Entries La noche es para mí Country🇪🇸 Spain Year2009 LanguageSpanish LyricsFelipe Pedroso MusicDimitri StassosIrini MichasJason Gill BackingsAlexey PostoloskyDima OleschenkoNoemí GallegoNora JiménezVerónica Ferreiro Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: 24Position: 23Running order: 25 https://youtu.be/zw8uKCrDt7U?si=61YjGfBK1gkn9mcn

Daniel Diges

© Vincent Hasselgård, Wikimedia Commons About Quick Facts NameDaniel Diges Garcia Born17 Januari 1981 Nationality🇪🇸 Spain National SelectionDestino Oslo, La Gala de Eurovisión 2010 In Eurovision2010 Oslo SongAlgo pequeñito (2010) Biography Daniel Diges García, born on January 17, 1981, is a celebrated Spanish artist known for his roles as a singer, pianist, composer, and actor. His early life in Madrid transitioned to a youth filled with artistic endeavors in Alcalá de Henares. Starting his career in the local theater company Teatro Escuela Libre de Alcalá de Henares, Diges quickly moved into the spotlight with TV commercials and a notable role in the teen drama “Nada es para siempre” during 1999-2000. He expanded his television presence by hosting children’s shows and securing supporting roles in several TV series, showcasing his versatile talent. Diges made a significant impact in musical theatre, taking on key roles in productions like “Hoy No Me Puedo Levantar” and “We Will Rock You”. His participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with “Algo pequeñito” marked a pivotal moment in his career, leading to the release of his self-titled debut album under Warner Music. Despite an unexpected interruption by Jimmy Jump during his Eurovision performance, he finished respectably in 15th place. Following Eurovision, Diges continued to shine in the theatrical world, playing Enjolras in “Les Misérables” and co-creating “Póker de Voces.” His second album, a tribute to the 1970s, preceded his role as Gaston in “La Bella y la Bestia” and his successful participation in “Tu cara me suena.” In 2013, Diges took the lead in “Hoy No Me Puedo Levantar,” further solidifying his reputation in musical theatre. He released his third studio album, “Quiero,” in 2014 and reprised his role in “Los Miserables” on a national tour. 2015 saw the release of “Calle Broadway,” his fourth studio album, featuring renditions of Broadway classics. Expanding his international footprint, Diges portrayed Jean Valjean in “Les Misérables” in both Brazil (2017) and Mexico (2018), showcasing his talent on a global stage. In 2019, he led in “El Médico,” and in 2021, he starred in the Madrid production of “Kinky Boots,” continuing to captivate audiences with his dynamic performances and artistic versatility. In 2022, Daniel Diges performed the show Cineman about the history of cinema. In November of that year, he was part of the theatre play Tick Tick Boom. A year later, he was a member of the jury in “La La La”. He also played in Los titanes. La furia de los dioses and in the musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in the role of Willy Wonka. Entries Algo pequeñito Country🇸🇲 Country Yearyear Language🇬🇧 English LyricsJesus CañadillaDaniel DigesAlberto JodarLuis Miguel de la Varga MusicNames Backings/DancersDavid VelardoYuri OlmechenkoLidia GómezAlejandro ArceGwenaelle Poline Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: 68Position: 15Running order: 2 https://youtu.be/6gltZu8lsFc?si=2yzy_Ip1o0m-lgRA

Ruth Lorenzo

© Albin Olsson About Quick Facts NameRuth Lorenzo Pascual Born10 November 1982 Nationality🇪🇸 Spain National SelectionInternal selection 2014 In Eurovision2014 Copenhagen SongDancing In The Rain (2014) Biography Ruth Lorenzo Pascual, known simply as Ruth Lorenzo, is a prominent Spanish singer and songwriter. Born on November 10, 1982, in Murcia, Spain, Ruth demonstrated a passion for music at an early age. She began singing and composing music when she was just a child, with an enduring interest in opera, rock, and pop. This blend of genres would later shape her distinct and versatile music style. In 2008, Ruth’s career gained significant momentum when she decided to audition for the fifth series of the popular British music reality show, The X Factor. She impressed the judges and the audience with her vocal prowess and charismatic stage presence, making her way to the live shows and eventually finishing in fifth place. Her journey on The X Factor exposed her to a global audience and created opportunities for her to collaborate with numerous established artists in the industry. Following The X Factor, Ruth spent several years refining her craft and performing at various venues. She released her debut single “Burn” in 2011, showcasing her songwriting ability. In 2014, Ruth was selected to represent Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest. She performed her self-penned power ballad “Dancing in the Rain,” and secured a 10th place. The song became a hit in Spain, charting at the top of the Spanish Singles Chart. Ruth released her debut album, “Planeta Azul,” in October 2014. The album featured a mix of pop, rock, and ballad tracks, many of which were written by Ruth herself. In 2015, Ruth Lorenzo featured as a judge on Levántate, the Spanish rendition of Stand Up for Your Country. The show ran in February and March. Her debut album, “Planeta Azul”, was reissued in a special edition on October 16, 2015. It included new and previously recorded English songs. On August 28, 2015, she launched “99,” a new single from the album. In July 2015, it was revealed that Ruth would join the celebrity impersonation show Tu cara me suena for its fourth season. In its season finale in 2016, Ruth emerged victorious with 47% of the public votes. Following her stint on television, Ruth concentrated on her music, recording her new album. Ruth announced in September 2016 her intentions to break a Guinness World Record on October 19, which aimed at raising funds for breast cancer research. The record involved performing eight concerts in eight different Spanish cities within twelve hours. At the close of 2016, Ruth embarked on the Voces Tour across Spain, making stops in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, and Murcia. After a brief hiatus from the music scene, Ruth returned on October 13, 2017, releasing “Good Girls Don’t Lie,” the lead single of her forthcoming second studio album, Loveaholic. Ruth also collaborated on a cover of the Spanish hit “¿A quién le importa?” by Alaska y Dinarama, which was chosen as the anthem for WorldPride Madrid 2017. The song topped digital platform sales charts and became a trending topic on Twitter, leading to the announcement of The Loveaholic Tour for 2018. In 2017, after leaving Virgin EMI Records and releasing a charity single with Universal Music, Ruth decided to establish her record label, Raspberry Records. She also announced the creation of her clothing line, White Lion, named in honor of her fans. “Loveaholic”, her second album, came out on March 9, 2018, featuring a collaboration with Jeff Beck and peaking at number 9 on the Spanish Albums Chart. December 2018 saw Ruth making her musical theatre debut in La Llamada, at Teatro Lara in Madrid. Throughout 2019, Ruth embarked on numerous projects, including performing at the sold-out Festival Mil·leni, starring in a travel show, releasing a new single “Underworld,” touring with La Llamada: Musical, and starring in El gran secuestro for Playz. In June 2020, Ruth unveiled “Miedo,” the first single from her third studio album, “Crisálida”. The title track was released on January 29, 2021. In 2021, Ruth was part of the music game show Veo cómo cantas on Antena 3. The following year, she guest-judged on season 2 of Drag Race España. As of January 2023, Ruth has been confirmed as the primary host of RTVE’s singing competition, Cover Night, alongside Ana Guerra and Abraham Mateo. On 18 May 2023, she released a new single, “Tú (visualizer)”. Entries Dancing In The rain Country🇪🇸 Spain Year2014 LanguageEnglishSpanish LyricsRuth LorenzoJim IrvinJulian Emery MusicRuth LorenzoJim IrvinJulian Emery BackingsSandra BorregoMey GreenAwinnie MybabyAlana Sinkëy Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: 74Position: 10Running order: 19 https://youtu.be/LY4n5FUlfDQ

Pastora Soler

About Quick Facts NameMaría del Pilar Sánchez Luque Born01 month 1900 Nationality🇪🇸 Spanish National SelectionEurovisión: Pastora Soler (2012) In Eurovision2012 Baku SongQuédate Conmigo (2012) Biography María del Pilar Sánchez Luque, born on 28 September 1978 in Coria del Río, Seville, is widely recognized under her stage alias, Pastora Soler. Not only a vocalist, she’s also a deft composer, blending traditional Spanish sounds like copla and flamenco with contemporary pop and electronic vibes. Showing a natural talent early on, Pastora serenaded audiences with traditional Spanish songs as a child. By 1994, she teamed up with the music label Polygram, releasing her debut album “Nuestras coplas”. However, it was in 1996, with her sophomore album “El mundo que soné”, that she bid adieu to her collaboration with Polygram. The year 1999 saw Pastora transition to Emi-Odeón, under whose banner she released “Fuente de luna”, an album that featured her breakthrough single “Dámelo ya”. A couple of years later, she unveiled “Corazón congelado”, followed closely by the electronic-influenced “Deseo” in 2002. 2005 marked a new partnership with Warner Music Spain. Her inaugural album under this label, named after herself, was a tapestry of evolved music. That same year, she also released a compilation of her greatest tracks, “Sus grandes éxitos”. Pastora’s seventh offering, “Toda mi verdad”, dropped in 2007, followed by “Bendita locura” in 2009. She celebrated a decade and a half in the industry with a live album in 2010, titled “15 años”. October 2011 saw the release of “Una mujer como yo”. In 2012, Pastora showcased her talents on the international stage, representing Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest in Baku, Azerbaijan. Performing the song “Quédate conmigo”, she secured a commendable 10th position. 2013 saw Pastora expand her horizons as a judge on Spain’s “El Número Uno” talent show. That same year, she released the album “Conóceme”. However, 2014 was marked by a temporary halt in her career due to health concerns. This hiatus aligned with the release of her commemorative album, “20”. She resurfaced in 2015 on the popular show “La Voz Kids”. Pastora heralded her return to music in 2017, announcing a new album and a Spanish tour. Her comeback single “La tormenta” dropped in July, paving the way for the album “La calma” later that year. Her latest studio work, “Sentir”, graced the shelves in October 2019. As of 2020, she has lent her expertise as a coach on “La Voz Senior” and appeared on “Mask Singer: Adivina quién canta”. Entries Quédate Conmigo Country🇪🇸 Spain Year2012 LanguageSpanish LyricsAntonio Sánchez-Ohlsson MusicThomas G:sonAntonio Sánchez-OhlssonErik Bernholm BackingsRebeca RodsMey GreenSheila BlancoAntonio Tomás SepúlvedaMiguel Antelo Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: 97Position: 10Running order: 19 https://youtu.be/U8J1b62wOao?si=WjO9pitl3_zc1l5n

Barei

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts NameBárbara Reyzábal González-Aller Born29 March 1982 Nationality🇪🇸 Spanish National SelectionObjectivo Eurovisión 2016 In Eurovision2016 Stockholm SongSay yay! (2016) Biography Barei, whose full name is Bárbara Reyzábal González-Aller, was born in Madrid in 1982. She is a Spanish singer and songwriter. Her paternal family belongs to the Reyzábal clan, one of the wealthiest families in Spain. Music has always been a presence in her childhood. She studied singing, guitar, music theory, and piano at the Andana School in Madrid, combining her music career later with studies in Interior Architecture. At the age of 14, Bárbara decided she wanted to pursue a career in musi. She began her career at the age of 16, performing covers of songs by Christina Aguilera, Laura Pausini, and Daddy Yankee. In 2001, she participated in the Benidorm International Song Festival alongside Gonzalo Nuche as part of the duo “Dos Puntos,” and they achieved second place with the song “Abrazo del tiempo.” Soon after, Barei moved to Miami, where she recorded some demos in the Latin pop genre, which she decided to keep unreleased. Upon returning to Madrid, she became a regular singer in concert venues in the capital city. In 2011, Barei released her first album, “Billete para no volver,” a completely Spanish-language album. After this album, Barei began releasing an English-language single every three months, starting with “Play” in October 2012. “Another’s Life,” released in 2013, reached the Top 30 on iTunes’ most popular songs list and garnered over 600,000 views on YouTube, while “Wildest Horses” in 2014 achieved 1.5 million views and reached the 36th position on the best-selling songs chart in Spain. In November 2014, as a result of a common professional relationship with producer Ruben Villanueva, Barei collaborated on a duet with Tito el Bambino and the band Mägo de Oz called “Sueños de Cristal,” a groundbreaking rock song that showcased the Spanish artist’s ability to bring strength and elegance to any melody. In her second studio album titled “Throw the Dice,” released on April 7, 2015, Barei was heavily influenced by British and American pop, funk, and soul. The album included songs such as “Foolish Nana,” “Another’s Life,” and “Wildest Horses,” which had been previously released. In July 2015, she was the opening act for Lenny Kravitz at the Starlite Festival concert in Marbella. In September 2015, Barei released the song “Time to Fight,” co-written by herself and Fernando Montesinos, which served as the anthem for Atresmedia’s coverage of the UEFA Champions League 2015-16. As a songwriter for other artists, in 2015, Barei wrote the song “Encadenada a ti” for Malú, which became the second single from Malú’s album “Caos.” She also adapted the Spanish lyrics for Edurne’s song “La última superviviente,” included in the album “Adrenalina.” On February 1, 2016, the selection gala for Spain’s representative in Eurovision, called “Objetivo Eurovisión,” took place. Barei secured the first place with her song “Say yay!”, thus being chosen to represent Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. Before Eurovision, it resulted in a contract with Universal, rejecting the other proposal offered by Sony Music. On April 22, the reissue of “Throw the Dice” was released, featuring all the remastered tracks and including “Say Yay!” and the previously unreleased songs “Who Plays The Drums?” and “Super Ranger.” In the final of the Eurovision Song Contest, Barei achieved the 22nd position, despite initially ranking fourth in the betting odds after her performance. Despite her position, it was one of the most downloaded songs of that edition on Spotify (over 10 million downloads) and one of the most-watched Spanish performances on YouTube, which led to a long tour during that summer. After several months of waiting, as her record label (Universal Music) refused to release new songs to capitalize on her Eurovision success, Barei decided to part ways with the label and returned to her previous independent status with Barei Music. On April 1, the singer released the song “I Don’t Need to Be You,” which quickly surpassed one million views on platforms like YouTube and Spotify. She embarked on a new summer tour. Later, following the success of “I Don’t Need to Be You,” now as an independent artist, she released singles such as “Wasn’t Me,” “Forget It,” and “Worry Worry,” the latter featuring a collaboration with Porta and accumulating nearly 1.2 million views between the lyric video and the later-released music video. Finally, in 2019, she released the album “You Number One,” also stylized as “U#1,” under her record label. With this album, Barei explored new sounds and delivered a disc with melodies different from her previous works. The first single from the album was the eponymous “You Number One,” accompanied by a music video in collaboration with TikTok. On December 24, 2018, she released the music video for “Bitter Cold,” coinciding with the birth of her two children and announcing their names: India and León. Her new role as a mother led her to scale back the promotion of her album and temporarily put her singing career on hold to focus fully on her children while balancing her role as a songwriter. Months after releasing the music video for “Bitter Cold,” she released a remix of the song in collaboration with Gavin Moss. In 2019, she collaborated with Chenoa on her new single “Las Chicas Buenas,” which they co-wrote with Rubén Villanueva. On July 13, 2022, she performed her Eurovision song “Say Yay!” alongside presenter Carmen Alcayde at the Sálvame Mediafest, emerging as the winners of the final concert. Entries Say Yay! Country🇪🇸 Spain Yearyear LanguageEnglish LyricsBárbara ReyzábalRubén VillanuevaIctor Púa Vivó MusicBárbara ReyzábalRubén VillanuevaIctor Púa Vivó BackingsBrequette CassieMilena BrodyAwinnie MybabyRebeca RodsAlana Sinkey Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: 77Position: 22Running order: 9 https://youtu.be/EgbjNsxehrY

Lucía Pérez

About Quick Facts NameLucía Pérez Vizcaino Born05 July 1985 Nationality🇪🇸 Spanish National SelectionDestino Eurovisión 2011 In Eurovision2011 Düsseldorf SongQue me quiten lo bailao (2011) Biography Lucía Pérez Vizcaíno, a Spanish singer born on July 5, 1985, in O Incio, Lugo, Galicia, began her career winning the Canteira de Cantareiros talent show on Galician TV at 17. Her debut album, “Amores y amores,” released a year later, earned a Galician Gold Record certification. In 2005, Pérez won the Galician Soloist Pop Album award and placed second at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile with “Qué haría contigo.” That year, her song “Amarás Miña Terra” was also nominated for Best Song in Galician at the Spanish Music Awards. Her third album, “Volar por los tejados,” was released in 2008 in Spain and Chile, followed by a tour. In 2009, she participated again in the Viña del Mar Festival. Her fourth album, “Dígocho en galego,” entirely in Galician, came out in 2010. Lucía won the Spanish selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with “Que me quiten lo bailao” and subsequently signed with Warner Music. Her fifth album, “Cruzo los dedos,” released in April 2011, included Spanish versions of songs from her previous album, with the exception of “Adiós rios, adiós fontes” in Galician. At Eurovision 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany, she finished 23rd overall, but 16th in televoting. Pérez released her sixth album, “Quitapenas,” in June 2014, and in May 2018, her seventh album “Quince soles” featured collaborations with artists like Chenoa, Rosa Cedrón, and Chema Purón. The single “Tocando enfrente” was her first release from that album. In february 2019, she teamed up with Chema Puron for a concert. With Zé Amaro she recorded a song, “Tudo se Paga”, that was released in May. The song gained over a million views on YouTube. She also started as a judge in the show A Liga Dos Cantantes on TVG. In February 2020 her new single “Terra” was released. During the COVID19 lockdown she teamed up with many artists for home concerts named instagramlive. Among others, she took part at the Eurovision preparty ES home. In December 2021 Lucía released a new single, “Na miña pel”. She was able to perform this song on a show at Americateve41, a Spanish tv station in Miami, Florida. In June 2022 she teamed up with Eva Iglesias for a duet, “Sementeira”. In January 2023, “La penúltima” was released, a song recorded in Miami. In September, this song was followed by a new one: “La Salida”, followed in December by “Guerrera”. Entries Que me quiten lo bailao Country🇪🇸 Spain Year2011 LanguageSpanish LyricsRafael Artesero Herrero MusicRafael Artesero Herrero BackingsCristina DomínguezSandra BorregoAmaury ReinosoJuan Francisco SolsonaGinés Cano Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: 50Position: 23Running order: 22 https://youtu.be/GSOEmM0h-aE?si=NwgT1Od56ZqrIoc_

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

Edurne

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts NameEdurne Garcia Almagro Born22 December 1985 Nationality🇪🇸 Spanish National SelectionInternal selection 2015 In Eurovision2015 Vienna SongAmanecer (2015) Biography Edurne García Almagro (Madrid, December 22, 1985), better known as Edurne, is a Spanish singer, songwriter, model, actress, streamer, and presenter. When Edurne was 7 years old, she participated in a musical group called Trastos, with whom she released 3 albums and performed on the TV program TVE Música sí and at Reyes Magos. Before her appearance on Operación Triunfo, she had minor roles in series such as Ana y los siete on TVE, Hospital Central, and Robles, investigador, and she did various TV commercials. In 2005, she competed in the fourth edition of Operación Triunfo. She was eliminated in the final stages of the program after being nominated only once, becoming the sixth finalist. After her time on OT, she signed with the record label Sony Music. In 2006, she released her first album titled Edurne. It reached number 3 on the Spanish sales charts in its first week. The first single, “Despierta,” debuted at number 5 on the physical singles sales charts in Spain. In the summer of the same year, the song “Amores dormidos,” composed by one of the members of La Oreja de Van Gogh, was released as the second single. She had a cameo appearance in the Disney Channel series Cambio de clase, playing a music teacher. She also recorded the theme song for the tv-series Yo soy Bea titled “Te falta veneno,” and released a reissue of her first album that included this song as well as two exclusive remixes of her first single, “Despierta.” From January to June 2007, she hosted the show CMTop. On June 19, she released “Ilusión”, her second album, with the song “Ven por mí” as the first single. The album debuted at number 13 on the sales chart in Spain with limited promotion. In November, “Fue para los dos” was released as the second single from the album. In October of the same year, she presented the show Baila con Edurne on Nickelodeon. She starred in Grease, the musical of your life as Sandy in 2017. Initially, she was only supposed to be in the musical for one season, but due to its success, she renewed her contract and participated in the tour that took her to various cities in Spain such as Palma de Mallorca, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and Bilbao. In January 2008, she recorded another program for Nickelodeon called Edurne y sus bichos. In April, she received an award at the Garamond National Music Awards.On May 17, 2009, Edurne finished her time in the musical Grease. “Première” was released on June 4, 2008. It is an album of versions of songs from the most famous musicals. The first single was “Un poco de amor,” a version of Queen’s “Somebody to Love” from the musical We Will Rock You. It also included songs from musicals such as Mamma Mia!, Hoy no me puedo levantar, and Hair, among others. The music video for “Un poco de amor” was filmed in New York. It debuted at number 39 on the Promusicae chart and remained on the chart for two weeks. The second single from this third album was “Sigo enamorada de ti,” a version of the song “Hopelessly Devoted to You” from the musical Grease. The music video was also filmed in New York. In October, “Tú serás para mí” was confirmed as the third single. The music video was filmed at the Nuevo Teatro Alcalá in Madrid, with all the actors from the musical Grease. On May 17, 2009, Edurne left the musical Grease. Edurne went to the English cities of Liverpool, Manchester, and London, as well as Dublin, Ireland, to take English, singing, dancing, and composition classes, among others, and to prepare her fourth studio album. During her stay in London, she recorded some songs. In October, she returned to Spain to continue working on the album, which was finished on February 14, 2010. In early that year, she participated in the eighth edition of ¡Más que baile!, where she finished as the second runner-up and received the jury’s award. Her fourth studio album, titled Nueva piel, was released on March 23. The first single, “Soy como soy,” is an electropop song produced by Óscar Clavel and recorded at Red Led Studios in Madrid. The 2nd single was “Oigo mi corazón.” In 2011, she returned to Grease, with a new cast and script. In 2012, Edurne focused on her return to the new production of Grease and her tour, which extended until 2013. She also collaborated on music projects, including a collaboration with DJ Brian Cross on the song “More Than a Lover,” which was used in advertising campaigns. From October 2013 to March 2014, Edurne participated in the third season of Tu cara me suena, where she won. After winning, she appeared as a guest in the Portuguese adaptation of the format, A Tua Cara não me é Estranha. On May 17, a 14-second preview of the first single from the album, “Pretty Boy,” was released. The song was entirely in English. The album, titled “Climax”, was released on September 24, 2013. On March 31, 2014, the music video for the second official single from Climax, “Painkiller,” was released.From June 23 to December 30, 2014, Edurne co-hosted the program Todo va bien. On January 14, 2015, after an internal selection process, TVE announced that Edurne would represent Spain at the 60th Eurovision Song Contes. She finished in 21st place. Her song was titled “Amanecer”. Edurne won the Shiri Maimon Award 2015 for the best-dressed participant at the contest. After her participation in Eurovision, she released the English version of “Amanecer” titled “Break of Day”. On June 8 of the same year, a week before the release of her sixth album, she premiered “Basta” as the second single from the album. On June 16, she released her sixth studio album

Manel Navarro

© EBU/Thomas Hanses About Quick Facts NameManel Navarro Quesada Born07 March 1996 Nationality???????? Spanish National SelectionObjetivo Eurovisión 2017 In Eurovision2017 Kyiv SongDo it for your lover (2017) Biography Manel Navarro Quesada (Sabadell, Catalonia, Spain, March 7, 1996), better known as Manel Navarro, is a Spanish singer, guitarist and composer. He was born in Sabadell, Barcelona. In 2014 he rose to fame after winning the second edition of the regional contest for young musical talents Teen Star. It allowed him to sign his first record contract with TeenStarRecord. He also recorded the first theme of his authorship debuting as a composer, entitled “Brand new day”. In 2016 Manel signed with the record label Sony Music Entertainment (SME), and released his first single, “Candle”. With his new song, “Do it for your lover”, Manel participated in Objetivo Eurovisión 2017, the preselection to represent Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. The voting ended in a tie with Mirela, who had been the winner of the popular vote. The jury voted again to break the tie and, by two votes to one, Manel was chosen as representative in the face of criticism and boos from the audience. As soon as the result was known, a barrage of criticism of the winner and the production of the gala was unleashed on social media, as well as allegations of fraud in the voting to favor Manel. Even the PSOE, an opposition party at the time, asked the government and RTVE for explanations about the gala. Manel participated on May 13 in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 performing in sixteenth place. He ended up in 26th and last place. On June 2, 2017, Manel published the song “Keep on Falling”, which tells his own story of personal improvement. In August, he launched the #LoSuperé anti-bullying campaign, which was joined by celebrities such as Carlos Baute, Gemeliers, Adrián Rodríguez and Nathan Trent. In April 2018 he announced his signing by the Universal Music label and published the song “Voulez-vous Danser?”. At 24 October 2019, Manel released a new single, “Mi mejor despedida”. For this song he teamed up with Funambulista. The song was also released in Catalan language as “El comiat de la vida”. On 22 January, 2020, another duet was released, now between Manel and Belén Aguillera: “Que te vaya bien”. In the same year, he teamed up with Bely Basarte for “Quiéreme”. In March 2021, Manel released a single with David Otero, “Que tengas suerte”, soon followed by “Que tal?” with Miki Nuñez. T Soon after those songs, it was time for Manel’s debut album “Cicatriz”. The album was released on digital download, CD and vynil at 23 April 2021. In October of that year, he teamed up with Danny Romero for the song “Pierda”. Entries Do It For Your Lover Country???????? Spain Year2017 LanguageEnglishSpanish LyricsManel NavarroAntonio Rayo “Rayito” MusicManel NavarroAntonio Rayo “Rayito” BackingsÁlex GonzálezAlejandro de los SantosMarc Montserrat RuizEdgar RegincósPol Niubó Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: 5Position: 26Running order: 16 https://youtu.be/qAOXHdLdlqQ

Miki

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts NameMiguel Núñez Pozo Born06 January 1996 Nationality???????? Spanish National SelectionOperación Triunfo 2018/19 In Eurovision2019 Tel Aviv SongLa venda (2019) Biography Miguel Núñez Pozo was born in Terrasa, Barcelona. He is better known under his stage name Miki Núñez or simply Miki. He is a Spanish singer. Miki studied two years of Primary Education with a bilingual mention at the University of Barcelona, but when he was going to do the third year career entered into Operación Triunfo. Before becoming nationally known, he was a vocalist for the group Dalton Bangs, a cover band. As a result of his time in OT18, the group was renamed “Miki & The Dalton’s. In 2018, Miki auditioned for the tenth season of Operación Triunfo. He reached the semifinal, getting the sixth position. As a contestant on Operación Triunfo, he was a candidate to represent Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019. For the first phase of the selection process, he was awarded three songs: “Elequilibrium” and “La venda” solo, and “Nadie se salva” in a duet with Natalia Lacunza. “La venda” was selected through the public vote to represent Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in May in Tel Aviv. In the Eurovision final, Miki became 22nd. After releasing his first album “Amuza”, composed of 13 pop-rock songs, the singer toured throughout Spain accompanied by his band, Dalton Bang.Miki Núñez has also worked as a brand ambassador for international brands such as Gallina Blanca or Activia. In 2020, Miki’s second album “Iceberg” was released. One of the songs from this album, “Me vale”, became a Gold disk. Since the 2022 season, Miki hosts the show Got Talent España. Entries La Venda Country???????? Spain Year2019 LanguageSpanish LyricsAdrià Salas MusicAdrià Salas BackingsMikel Hennet SotomayorErnesto SantosFran GuerreroMaría AcostaMary Martínez Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: 54Position: 22Running order: 26 https://youtu.be/lWXuohnM14U