Anabel Conde
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Ana Isabel "Anabel" Conde Sánchez (born June 16, 1975 in Fuengirola
, Málaga
) is a Spanish singer.
She was chosen by TVE to represent Spain in Eurovision Song Contest 1995
, on May 13 in Dublin, (Ireland
). Anabel performed the song Vuelve conmigo
, written by Jose María Purón, getting the second place after the Norwegian entry. It has been the best position of this country in Eurovision in 16 years. Anabel Conde received 119 points.
Unfortunately, after her big success in Eurovision 1995, Anabel withdrew of the profession because of troubles with the "Jercar" company, her record label. However, the town of Fuengirola
built a square in her honour.
In 2005, she returned to Eurovision as a backing singer for the Andorran
entry Marian van de Wal
. The next year, she tried with her sister Cristina to enter for Poland, but failed.
Her cousin, Cristie
is also a singer who became popular through the reality TV-show Operación Triunfo
.
In 2010 she submitted a song to "Tu país te necesita", the Spanish method of picking a song for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010
. The song is called "Sin Miedos"
Fuengirola
Fuengirola, in ancient times known as Suel and then Suhayl, is a large town and municipality on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga, autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It is a major tourist resort, with more than 8 km of beaches, and home to a mediæval Moorish fortress...
, Málaga
Málaga
Málaga is a city and a municipality in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 568,507 in 2010, it is the second most populous city of Andalusia and the sixth largest in Spain. This is the southernmost large city in Europe...
) is a Spanish singer.
She was chosen by TVE to represent Spain in Eurovision Song Contest 1995
Eurovision Song Contest 1995
The Eurovision Song Contest 1995 was the 40th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 13 May 1995 in the Point Theatre in Dublin, Ireland. The presenter was Mary Kennedy. This contest broke the chain of victories that Ireland enjoyed in 1992, 1993, and 1994...
, on May 13 in Dublin, (Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
). Anabel performed the song Vuelve conmigo
Vuelve conmigo
"Vuelve conmigo" was the Spanish entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 1995, composed by José María Purón and sung by Anabel Conde in Spanish....
, written by Jose María Purón, getting the second place after the Norwegian entry. It has been the best position of this country in Eurovision in 16 years. Anabel Conde received 119 points.
Unfortunately, after her big success in Eurovision 1995, Anabel withdrew of the profession because of troubles with the "Jercar" company, her record label. However, the town of Fuengirola
Fuengirola
Fuengirola, in ancient times known as Suel and then Suhayl, is a large town and municipality on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga, autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It is a major tourist resort, with more than 8 km of beaches, and home to a mediæval Moorish fortress...
built a square in her honour.
In 2005, she returned to Eurovision as a backing singer for the Andorran
Andorran
Andorran may refer to:* Something of, or related to Andorra* A person from Andorra, or of Andorran descent. For information about the Andorran people, see Demographics of Andorra and Culture of Andorra. For specific Andorrans, see List of Andorrans....
entry Marian van de Wal
Marian van de Wal
Marian van de Wal was the representative of Andorra at the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev, Ukraine.Originally from the Netherlands, van de Wal runs a small hotel in the Andorran town of L'Aldosa. She entered Eurocasting 2005, and was one of three finalists selected to go to the country's...
. The next year, she tried with her sister Cristina to enter for Poland, but failed.
Her cousin, Cristie
Cristie
Cristina Sánchez Ruiz , better known as Cristie, is a Spanish flamenco singer who became famous with her involvement in the reality TV series Operación Triunfo in the winter of 2002-2003.- Biography :...
is also a singer who became popular through the reality TV-show Operación Triunfo
Operación Triunfo
Operación Triunfo is a reality-show talent contest which first aired on Spain's TVE network in 2001. A kind of cross between Pop Idol, Voces en Función, Star Search, and Big Brother, the show aimed to find the country's next solo singing sensation, putting a selection of hopefuls through their...
.
In 2010 she submitted a song to "Tu país te necesita", the Spanish method of picking a song for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010
Eurovision Song Contest 2010
The Eurovision Song Contest 2010 was the 55th annual Eurovision Song Contest, broadcast from the Telenor Arena in Bærum, Greater Oslo, Norway. It was the third time Norway had hosted the contest, having previously done so in 1986 and 1996. The 2010 winner was Germany with Lena singing "Satellite",...
. The song is called "Sin Miedos"