Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005
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Malta was represented in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 by the song "Angel" performed by Chiara.
Chiara Siracusa debuted as an artist in 1998 when she performed "The One That I Love" at the ‘Malta Song for Europe’ contest. With her performance the Maltese selected her to represent the nation in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998
in Birmingham
. The artist ‘Chiara’ was born. Chiara delivered an amazing performance on the Eurovision stage, which led to a credible 3rd place. In 1998 she won the ‘Best Female Artist’ at the 1998 Malta Music Awards and released three albums on the local market. Chiara developed her song-writing skills and is the lyricist and composer of "Angel".
was chosen to represent Malta with the song "Angel". 2001 representative Fabrizio Faniello was also present among the competitors.
The spokesperson who revealed Malta's votes for other countries was TVM host Valerie Vella.
Chiara Siracusa debuted as an artist in 1998 when she performed "The One That I Love" at the ‘Malta Song for Europe’ contest. With her performance the Maltese selected her to represent the nation in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998
Eurovision Song Contest 1998
The Eurovision Song Contest 1998 was the 43rd Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 9 May 1998 at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The presenters were Terry Wogan and Ulrika Jonsson...
in Birmingham
Birmingham
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. The artist ‘Chiara’ was born. Chiara delivered an amazing performance on the Eurovision stage, which led to a credible 3rd place. In 1998 she won the ‘Best Female Artist’ at the 1998 Malta Music Awards and released three albums on the local market. Chiara developed her song-writing skills and is the lyricist and composer of "Angel".
National final
The Maltese "Song For Europe" National Final was held on February 19, 2005 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta. The hosts of the event were Clare Aguis, John Bundy, and Moira Delia. 22 song competed and the winner was chosen by televoting. There seemed to be a problem calculating the final results since only two of the three phone operators turned over their results. The third phone company eventually revealed that they had no results and a winner was declared. ChiaraChiara
Chiara Siracusa , is a Maltese singer, best known for representing her country in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1998, 2005, and in 2009.- Eurovision 1998 :...
was chosen to represent Malta with the song "Angel". 2001 representative Fabrizio Faniello was also present among the competitors.
| № | Song | Singer | Points | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Love is the reason" | Natasha & Charlene | 1454 | 13th |
| 2 | "He" | Eleonor Cassar | 2026 | 10th |
| 3 | "Don't tell it" | Fabrizio Faniello Fabrizio Faniello Fabrizio Faniello is a Maltese pop singer. He represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001 and 2006. He is seen by many as Malta's hope in its fledgling experimental electronica scene, contributing to many international compilations and collaborating with well known artists as diverse... |
1574 | 12th |
| 4 | "One life" | Gunther Chetcuti | 1421 | 15th |
| 5 | "Addio ciao" | Aldo Busuttil | 3561 | 5th |
| 6 | "Sunshine in your eyes" | Keith Camilleri | 4603 | 4th |
| 7 | "Don't stop the party" | Ali & Lis | 2525 | 8th |
| 8 | "Time to fall in love again" | Louiseann Tate | 1450 | 14th |
| 9 | "Deja vu" | Olivia Lewis | 11369 | 2nd |
| 10 | "The sky is the limit" | Rosman Pace | 670 | 20th |
| 11 | "Words of love" | Fiona & Nadine | 1657 | 11th |
| 12 | "Through your eyes" | Justine | 711 | 19th |
| 13 | "Holding me down" | Karen Polidano | 714 | 18th |
| 14 | "There for you" | Leontine & Roger | 847 | 17th |
| 15 | "We can do better" | Romina & Rachel & Neville | 654 | 22nd |
| 16 | "It's up to you" | The Mics | 666 | 21st |
| 17 | "Angel Angel (Chiara song) "Angel" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005, performed in English by Chiara.In contrast to the up-tempo styles dominating the Contest, the song is a solo love ballad. Chiara sings to her lover that, no matter what, she will be "your angel"... " |
Chiara | 11935 | 1st |
| 18 | "Appreciate" | Glen Vella Glen Vella Glen Vella is a Maltese singer. He started his singing career at the age of 13. He studied both practical and theory in voice and piano. He is certificated in voice coaching from the Victoria Music and Arts Collage London... |
3358 | 6th |
| 19 | "Let's make a change" | Andreana & Christian | 992 | 16th |
| 20 | "Play on" | Pamela | 2232 | 9th |
| 21 | "You" | J. Anvil | 5903 | 3rd |
| 22 | "The angels are tired" | Manuel | 2526 | 7th |
At Eurovision
Malta directly qualified for the final on 21 May, at the close of voting it had received 192 points and finished in 2nd place.The spokesperson who revealed Malta's votes for other countries was TVM host Valerie Vella.