Andorra in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008
Eurovision Song Contest 2008 | ||||
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Country | Andorra | |||
National selection | ||||
Selection process | Internal selection | |||
Selection date(s) | Artist: 7 December 2007 Song: 26 February 2008 | |||
Selected entrant | Gisela | |||
Selected song | "Casanova" | |||
Selected songwriter(s) | Jordi Cubino | |||
Finals performance | ||||
Semi-final result | Failed to qualify (16th) | |||
Andorra in the Eurovision Song Contest | ||||
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Andorra was drawn to compete in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 20 May 2008. Performing during the show in position 12, "Casanova" was not announced among the 10 qualifying entries of the first semi-final and therefore did not qualify to compete in the final. It was later revealed that Andorra placed sixteenth out of the 19 participating countries in the semi-final with 22 points.
Background
Prior to the 2008 contest, Andorra had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest four times since its first entry in 2004.
The Andorran national broadcaster,
Before Eurovision
Internal selection
RTVA selected the Andorran entry for the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest through an internal selection. On 6 November 2007, Andorran newspaper Diari d' Andorra reported that Spanish singer
During a press conference in Andorra la Vella on 10 December 2007, RTVA revealed that Gisela would perform the song "Casanova" at the Eurovision Song Contest, which was written by Jordi Cubino.[6] "Casanova" was presented to the public during a press conference that took place at the Buda Espai Andorra venue in Andorra la Vella on 26 February 2008, while its official music video, produced by Sony Music, was released on 27 February 2008.[7][8] The Department of Tourism of the Andorran Government pledged €31,000 for the production of the video.[9]
Promotion
Gisela made several appearances across Europe to specifically promote "Casanova" as the Andorran Eurovision entry.
At Eurovision
It was announced in September 2007 that the competition's format would be expanded to two semi-finals in 2008.
The two semi-finals and the final were broadcast in Andorra on ATV with commentary by Meri Picart and Josep Lluís Trabal. The Andorran spokesperson, who announced the Andorran votes during the final, was Alfred Llahí.[17]
Semi-final
Gisela took part in technical rehearsals on 13 and 15 May, followed by dress rehearsals on 19 and 20 May.[18] The Andorran performance featured Gisela dressed in a metallic outfit and headdress, joined on stage by four dancers which also provided backing vocals.[19] The performers moved around the stage, which included the catwalk, throughout the performance and together did a routine choreographed by José Cruz.[20][21][22] The LED screens displayed red and yellow colours.[23] Among the four backing performers that joined Gisela was Belinda Sánchez Leal.[24]
At the end of the show, Andorra was not announced among the top 10 entries in the first semi-final and therefore failed to qualify to compete in the final. It was later revealed that Andorra placed sixteenth in the semi-final, receiving a total of 22 points.[25]
Voting
Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Andorra and awarded by Andorra in the first semi-final and grand final of the contest. The nation awarded its 12 points to Finland in the semi-final and to Spain in the final of the contest.
Points awarded to Andorra
Score | Country |
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12 points | Spain |
10 points | |
8 points | |
7 points | |
6 points | |
5 points | |
4 points | Israel |
3 points | Estonia |
2 points | |
1 point |
Points awarded by Andorra
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- ^ "€31,000 pledged for Gisela's preview video for Eurovision 2008". Archived from the original on November 23, 2008. Oikotimes (in English)
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- ^ "First Semi-Final of Belgrade 2008". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 23 April 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Results of the First Semi-Final of Belgrade 2008". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ "Results of the Grand Final of Belgrade 2008". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.