Showing posts with label Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Show all posts

Saturday, March 27, 2021

Destiny: Eurovision is all about diversity and being yourself.

Photo: Carlton Agius

Ever since we saw our next guest winning JESC 2015 we knew that one day she was going to step into the big stage of Eurovision and be the super star she was destined to be. We couldn't have her on that stage last year but she came back even stronger this year with one of the songs that made me excited from the moment I heard the 1st note, without further ado, here are Destiny's answers:

Name: Destiny 

Birthday: 29/08/02

Height: 5.7

Favorite color: pink and black 

What’s your strangest talent? If it’s a talent it cant be strange :))

What are you really good at? Doing make up 

What are you really bad at? Doing my hair 

Childhood memory: Me singing with Maltese legend Joseph Callejja 

Celebrity crush: Justin Bieber 

Who would you cast to play you in a movie about your life? Lizzo 

What would the title of that movie be? Destined for greatness 

Favorite movie: Titanic 

Favorite TV series: Money heist 

Dish/Snack/Beverage/Candy we should try if we ever visit Malta: Kinnie/Pastizzi/Qubbajt 

What is your guilty pleasure? Mixing ketchup and Mayo while eating fries. 

Can you recommend us a song (old or new) from a Maltese artist? 7th wonder by Ira Losco 

Can you teach us some interesting words in Maltese? Mela!!!!! 

Photo: Carlton Agius

Hello Destiny, welcome back to the Eurovision universe. How are you doing? 

Fine thank you 


How would you describe yourself as an artist?  

Fun and ambitious 

Photo: Carlton Agius

Before we start talking about 2021, can we go back to 2015? What do you remember the most from your JESC experience?

The friends I made who I’m still close to till this present day and all the Eurovision fans I met along the Jesc experience.

When we fans look back to Eurovision 2020 we get very emotional about it, how was it for you and what did you learn from it when it came to deciding to select a song for this year's contest?

It was a tough one since I was emotionally attached to my 2020 song All Of My Love. But thanks to my incredible team we’ve come up with an amazing one this year once again and I’m super excited for my performance.

"Je me casse” is the title of your song, what's the story behind if?

Women empowerment, being independent and achieving your goals!

Photo: Carlton Agius

Can you describe for us the day you recorded the song? And what was your reaction when you heard the final result for the first time?

It was a very busy day and I must admit it was a magical one too. I was surprised with what Me and my team managed to create. 

How do you feel about the reaction your song has been getting from the fans?

I’m thankful that you amazing people are liking it and vibin to it in such a fantastic way. 

Photo: Carlton Agius

What can we expect to see on stage this year's performance?

Something different than usual 


What do you like about Eurovision?

Everything... it’s such a great opportunity for people who love music and gather together to listen to different type of song genres. And it’s all about diversity and being yourself.

What do you dislike about Eurovision?

I don’t hate anything about Eurovision. There are so much positives around the contest that I would never let a negative one outweigh them.

Photo: Carlton Agius

Tell me the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word:

Connection: WiFi !

Turtle: animal 

Scandal: something bad 

Clouds: white circles 

Applause: many people clapping and shouting 

Photo: Carlton Agius

Is there anything you want to say to close the interview?

I would like to thank you all for supporting me throughout all these years. I’m very grateful for all of you. You inspire me to keep pushing and being a greater version of myself everyday love you all x

Thanks to Destiny for the interview!


Facebook: destiny.artist

Instagram: destinyofficial_x

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Junior Eurovision 2014: Congratulations Italy!

The winner of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014 is Vincenzo Cantiello with the song "Tu primo grande amore"


Congratulations to all the JESC 2014 artists! Such a big group of talented kids, they all should be very proud cause they all did a great job on stage!

Italy was one of my Top 3 favorites so Im very happy with the results!

Here are my other 2 favs:
Armenia


Bulgaria

Photos: EBU (Elena Volotova & Maria Mifsud)

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Junior Eurovision 2013: CONGRATULATIONS MALTA!

Last night the super talented Gaia Cauchi won the JESC for Malta!


What a powerful voice! She did an amazing performance and even if i dont love the song i think she deserved to win! Well done Gaia!

Here you can watch the whole show: http://www.junioreurovision.tv/page/webtv?program=91993

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Welcome to Junior Eurovision 2013 - San Marino


San Marino is participating for the first time on the Junior Eurovision song contest with Michele Perniola and the song  O - o - O Sole intorno a me and i have to say that i love it! Its a really good song, very catchy and he is very talented so i hope for a great performance on stage! Go Michele! Go San Marino!

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Junior Eurovision 2012: Congratulations to Ukraine!

Anastasiya Petryk won the Junior Eurovision 2012 for Ukraine with her song "Nebo" and i didnt expect that to happen cause the song is not so jesc but i guess she won cause the juries liked her powerful voice and stage presence, also the camera work in her performance was really good and she is very talented, Congrats to her and Ukraine.


Here are the performances of my favorites:
- Belgium


- Russia


- Armenia


- Israel


And my winner:
Georgia - The Funkids!

I think they did a fantastic performance that was ruined by the horrible camera work (I guess they didnt want Georgia to win again) but they should be proud cause they were amazing! Well done kids!!


Saturday, December 1, 2012

Junior Eurovision 2012: Pre Final


The final of the 10th edition of the Junior Eurovision song contest is tonight, 12 countries are participating but only one is going to win, here are some pics from the rehearsals:

1.Belarus: Egor Zheshko - A more-more


2.Sweden: Lova Sönnerbo - Mitt mod

3.Azerbaijan: Omar & Suada - Girls & Boys

4.Belgium: Fabian - Abracadabra

5.Russia: Lerika - Sensation

6.Israel: Kids.il - Let the music win

7.Albania: Igzidora Gjeta - Kam një këngë vetën për ju

8.Armenia: Compass Band - Sweetie baby

9.Ukraine: Anastasiya Petryk - Nebo

10.Georgia: The Funkids - Funky lemonade

11.Moldova: Denis Midone - Toate vor fi

12.The Netherlands: Femke - Tik tak tik
Photos: Elke Roels (EBU)

I have no idea whats going to happen tonight but i like:
Compass band they are really cool and i like their 60s look and their sweet song jaja.
Lerika was one of my biggest favorites last year but this year she's not, i like the song a lot and she is really good but i think the whole act is not junior.
I also kinda like Belgium and Belarus.

But here are my 2 big favorites for tonight! i really hope one of them win cause they are so fantastic!

The Funkids - Funky Lemonade
Georgia is sooo good doing Jesc songs! this is catchy, fun and really good!! I LOVE the funky boy, he is so cute and he has a very strong stage presence, the girls vocals are fantastic and i really like the choreography! 

Kids.il - Let the music win
This is the best song of this year! sweet, lovely and pure just like the 6 talented kids that are so amazing, i really hope to see them in the top of the scoreboard tonight cause they are great! Welcome to Jesc Israel!

So good luck to everyone and may the best one win! Go Israel & Georgia!!

Monday, December 5, 2011

Junior Eurovision 2011: Congratulations to Georgia

The 9th edition of the Junior Eurovision song contest was on saturday and the Candy girls from Georgia won.

It was a very good show and Armenia did a great job.

The winners:

Georgia wasnt on my favorites but i cant deny that the girls are very talented and gave us a great performance.

Now some of my favorites:

Sweden:

This song is so good, i started to like it after the show.

Russia:
Katya came back to Jesc and she did a perfect performance, now she should wait some years to get to Eurovision cause she is very good.

Belarus:
Beautiful ballad with a great singer,  maybe her gestures were a bit too much but i really liked the performance and her vocals were very good. Well done Lidiya!

The Netherlands:
Bravo Rachel!! the real winner in my opinion, this was my favorite since the 1st time when i listened the song in the Dutch finals. The best song of this year without a doutb, a big round of applause to the lovely Rachel and her team cause they all did a great performance.

Now before my last favorite, its time to some of the interval acts:
Cant wait to listen her song in MF next year.
Sirusho come back to Eurovision please.

The recap

Ok, i can say that this last video was my biggest favorite of the night:
Moldova
When i listened this for the first time i thought this was going to end in the bottom 3 but surprise surprise: Lerika was the bomb, the strongest stage presence this year, she really impressed me, her vocals were perfect, she looked fabulous, her energy was so contagious that it made me very happy and now i cant stop singing her song. Im sure she really enjoyed being on the stage and i cant wait to see her representing Moldova in Eurovision in some years. A round of applause for Lerika! Well done girl!!
Thats all, Congratulations to Armenia for the wonderful show, to all the people who made this possible and to all the kids that gave us great moments.  If you want to watch the show again here it is:

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Congratulations to Armenia!

Armenia is the winner of the 2010 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, after finished in 2nd place on 2007 and 2009 this year with the song "Mama" by Vladimir Arzumayan they finally won.

Im very happy for them cause they really deserved, they have sent amazing song every year.

It was the best song, nice lyrics, great rhythm and a good performance.

But my Jesc' 2010 winner was Serbia:

Magical performance, amazing singer, beautiful song, Serbia 12points!

Then other of my favorites was Georgia:

Fabulous look, catchy song, great voice and a fantastic choreography.

and last but not least, Belarus:

I just love how he felt the song, beautiful lyrics and a great talented singer.

Here are the results of the JESC 2010
1.Armenia - Vladimir Arzumanyan - Mama - 120 points

2.Russia - Liza Drozd & Sasha Lazin - Boy And Girl - 119 points
3.Serbia - Sonja Skoric - Carobna Noc / Magical Night - 113 points
4.Georgia - Mariam Kakhelishvili - Mari Dari - 109 points
5.Belarus - Daniil Kozlov - Muzyki Svet - 85 points
6.Lithuania - Bartas - Oki-doki - 67 points
7.Belgium - Jill & Lauren - Get Up! - 61 points
8.Moldova - Stefan Roscovan - Ali Baba - 54 points
9.The Netherlands - Anna & Senna - My Family - 52 points
10.Latvia - Sarlote & Sea Stones - Viva La Dance - 51 points
11.Sweden - Josefine Ridell - Allt Jag Vill Ha - 48 points
12.FYR Macedonia - Anja Veterova - Eooo, Eooo - 38 points
13.Malta - Nicole - Knock Knock!….Boom! Boom! - 35 points
14.Ukraine - Yuliya Gurska - Mii Litak - 28 points

Congratulations to all of them because they did their best and gave us an amazing show, a big round of applause to EBU and BTRC.

And a big THANKS to Svante Stockselius, we will miss you and we love you, Thanks for all the things you did for Eurovision!. SVANTE 12POINTS!