BIRTHDAY: Pænda from Austria is 32 today We like to celebrate the characters of Eurovision here. There have been plenty, and they’re not all Nordic. Come to think of it, which Nordic singer would be the biggest heap of fun at a dinner party? Aside from the north […]
BIRTHDAY: Suzy from Portugal is 40 today Luck plays a huge part in our favourite TV show. Who gets through from a semi-final depends on who you’re lucky enough to get in your semi-final. But the unluckiest place to finish in a semi-final isn’t last – it’s eleventh. […]
BIRTHDAY: Hannah Mancini from Slovenia is 40 today It’s false-flagger time. Yeah, we bang on about them, but there are many good reasons for them taking part. The good reasons must surely outdo the bad ones. Our friends in Slovenia have tried many approaches to our favourite TV […]
BIRTHDAY: Rasmussen from Denmark is 35 today Denmark. A fine country eh? Full of bacon, pastries and the odd singer. And once you get them talking in their own language, you’ll be more amazed than at any time in your life. They’ve sent acts of all shapes an […]
BIRTHDAY: Alex Sparrow from Russia is 32 today Our friends in Russia have only had one win, but we know they are after a second. They use the most capable writers, and singers that can mix it with the best. Will that second win come soon? Probably. But […]
BIRTHDAY: Iva Zanicchi from Italy is 80 today Certain contests are known for more than just the songs. It could be a stage invasion, someone falling over when trying to present a trophy. Or it could be something that rules didn’t expect. In 1969, four countries tied for […]
BIRTHDAY: Daniel Diges from Spain is 39 today Eurovision is usually a very happy affair. You can feel the love when the acts are out on stage. The crowd all wants them to succeed, so there’s lots of cheering and smiles for every act. Of course, some people […]
BIRTHDAY: Marta Roure from Andorra is 39 today You have to admire the smaller members of our Eurovision family. They must have something, as they usually conscript performers who don’t even come from those countries. That’s some pulling power. However, back in 2004 our friends in Andorra débuted […]
BIRTHDAY: Aisha from Latvia is 36 today Do you ever go to the contest? If so, are there countries you wouldn’t visit because they’re too expensive, too distant or just too loony? Are you would you be happy with anywhere? Our friends in Norway have a very high […]
BIRTHDAY: Monika Kuszyńska is 40 today We’ve all been through adverse times. Life’s not easy sometimes, and it’s how we cope with what’s thrown at us and how we come out of it that’s important. Today’s birthday girl Monika Kuszyńska has been through the mill a little. She […]