With ‘Heroes’ as the theme of the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Nice, we will be celebrating the Heroes from previous editions of the Contest. Today, we look at the first set of Heroes from Portugal.

Portugal debuted at the 2006 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Bucharest. Pedro Madeira participated with “Deixa-me sentir”, finishing in 14th place and 22 points.

Jorge Leiria represented Portugal at the 2007 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Rotterdam. Jorge Leiria participated with “Só quero é cantar”, finishing in 16th place and 15 points.

Mariana Venâncio represented Portugal at the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Tbilisi. Mariana Venâncio participated with “Youtuber”, finishing in 14th place and 54 points.

Rita Laranjeira represented Portugal at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Minsk. Rita Laranjeira participated with “Gosto de tudo (já não gosto de nada)”, finishing in 18th place and 42 points.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovision Ireland