Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007
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Malta
chose their entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2007
during the Malta Song for Europe 2007
. After a semi-final on 1 February and a final on 3 February, the Maltese televoters decided that Olivia Lewis
would represent Malta at Eurovision with the song "Vertigo
". Olivia won her victory by a landslide, gaining 23330 more votes than the song that came in second place. "Vertigo" has been described as an oriental flamenco pop song. The song was written by Gerard James Borg
and composed by Philip Vella
.
Olivia Lewis
was born on 18 October 1978 and is most notable for her successful music career in Malta and her several attempts at representing the nation at the Eurovision Song Contest. Olivia first tried her luck at the Malta Song For Europe when she was only 14 years old. In 2004, 2005, and 2006, Olivia was the runner up with her songs "Take A Look", "Deja Vu", and "Spare a Moment".
Olivia Lewis took part on the semi-final evening on 10 May in Helsinki, and failed to make it through to the finals.
Malta Song for Europe 2007
For the full results, see the main article: Malta Song for Europe 2007
.
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
chose their entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2007
Eurovision Song Contest 2007
The Eurovision Song Contest 2007 was the 52nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It was won by first-time appearance as an independent country Serbia and was held at the Hartwall Areena in Helsinki, Finland from 10 May to 12 May. The host broadcaster was YLE.Finland earned the right to host...
during the Malta Song for Europe 2007
Malta Song For Europe 2007
Malta Song for Europe 2007 was a television show in which Malta selected its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2007, held in Helsinki, Finland. The final was held on 3 February 2007, with the semi final on 1 February. 6 songs from the 16 in the semi final proceeded to the final. 2 of the 16...
. After a semi-final on 1 February and a final on 3 February, the Maltese televoters decided that Olivia Lewis
Olivia Lewis
For the comic book character, see Menagerie.Olivia Lewis, born 18 October 1978, is a singer from Qormi, Malta. She has competed 11 consecutive times in the Malta Song For Europe festival, which selects the country's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest...
would represent Malta at Eurovision with the song "Vertigo
Vertigo (Olivia Lewis song)
"Vertigo" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007, performed in English by Olivia Lewis.The song is a moderately up-tempo number. Lewis describes the difficulties she faces in her relationship, as her lover apparently spends much of his time doing exactly the opposite of what she...
". Olivia won her victory by a landslide, gaining 23330 more votes than the song that came in second place. "Vertigo" has been described as an oriental flamenco pop song. The song was written by Gerard James Borg
Gerard James Borg
Gerard James Borg is one of Malta's most successful song writers and concept creators for the last decades. Borg has penned five of the Maltese entries for the annual Eurovision Song Contest with Philip Vella, besides several Eurovision national final entries....
and composed by Philip Vella
Philip Vella
Philip Vella is one of the most successful composers in Malta. He has won the main national festivals of Malta several times such as the Song for Europe festival, International Festival of Maltese song as well as Ghanja tal-poplu festival...
.
Olivia Lewis
Olivia Lewis
For the comic book character, see Menagerie.Olivia Lewis, born 18 October 1978, is a singer from Qormi, Malta. She has competed 11 consecutive times in the Malta Song For Europe festival, which selects the country's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest...
was born on 18 October 1978 and is most notable for her successful music career in Malta and her several attempts at representing the nation at the Eurovision Song Contest. Olivia first tried her luck at the Malta Song For Europe when she was only 14 years old. In 2004, 2005, and 2006, Olivia was the runner up with her songs "Take A Look", "Deja Vu", and "Spare a Moment".
Olivia Lewis took part on the semi-final evening on 10 May in Helsinki, and failed to make it through to the finals.
Malta Song for Europe 2007Malta Song For Europe 2007Malta Song for Europe 2007 was a television show in which Malta selected its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2007, held in Helsinki, Finland. The final was held on 3 February 2007, with the semi final on 1 February. 6 songs from the 16 in the semi final proceeded to the final. 2 of the 16...
For the full results, see the main article: Malta Song for Europe 2007Malta Song For Europe 2007
Malta Song for Europe 2007 was a television show in which Malta selected its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2007, held in Helsinki, Finland. The final was held on 3 February 2007, with the semi final on 1 February. 6 songs from the 16 in the semi final proceeded to the final. 2 of the 16...
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| Draw | Artist | Song | Votes | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Borg Kevin Borg (singer) Kevin James Borg is a Maltese pop singer who lives and works in Sweden. Borg rose to musical fame as the winner of the fifth series of the Swedish singing competition Idol in 2008... |
"Whenever" | 4365 | 4 |
| 2 | Klinsmann Coleiro | "She Gives Me Wings" | 7,550 | 3 |
| 3 | SCAR | "As Long As You Know" | 2103 | 6 |
| 4 | Olivia Lewis Olivia Lewis For the comic book character, see Menagerie.Olivia Lewis, born 18 October 1978, is a singer from Qormi, Malta. She has competed 11 consecutive times in the Malta Song For Europe festival, which selects the country's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest... |
"Vertigo Vertigo (Olivia Lewis song) "Vertigo" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007, performed in English by Olivia Lewis.The song is a moderately up-tempo number. Lewis describes the difficulties she faces in her relationship, as her lover apparently spends much of his time doing exactly the opposite of what she... " |
30,977 | 1 |
| 5 | Pamela Bezzina | "All About A Life" | 3047 | 5 |
| 6 | Trilogy | "Starlight" | 7,647 | 2 |
Semi Final
| Draw | Artist | Song | Percentage | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Borg Kevin Borg (singer) Kevin James Borg is a Maltese pop singer who lives and works in Sweden. Borg rose to musical fame as the winner of the fifth series of the Swedish singing competition Idol in 2008... |
"Whenever" | 7% | 4 |
| 2 | Annabelle | "Nightwish" | 3% | 10 |
| 3 | Tarcisio Barbara | "Places To Go" | 5% | 7 |
| 4 | Claudia Faniello Claudia Faniello - Biography :Claudia was born and raised in Malta, along with her siblings Fabrizio and Miriana. At the age of 12, Claudia began to participate in a variety of television shows and participating also in many festivals and placing in top positions. In 2001, at the Phoenicia Hotel in Malta, she won... |
"L-Imħabba Għamja" | 5% | 7 |
| 5 | Rosman Pace | "Rollercoster Ride" | 5% | 7 |
| 6 | Julia Grima | "Ice Queen" | 3% | 10 |
| 7 | William Mangion William Mangion William Mangion is a Maltese singer, best known for presenting Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 and placing 8th out of 25 countries with This Time. He is one of Malta's leading vocalist musician... |
"Forever Mine" | 4% | 8 |
| 8 | Olivia Lewis Olivia Lewis For the comic book character, see Menagerie.Olivia Lewis, born 18 October 1978, is a singer from Qormi, Malta. She has competed 11 consecutive times in the Malta Song For Europe festival, which selects the country's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest... |
"Vertigo" | 24% | 1 |
| 8 | Klinsmann Coleiro | "She Gives Me Wings" | 9% | 3 |
| 10 | Julie Pomorsky | "Look At Me" | 2% | 11 |
| 11 | Daniela Delicata | "Little Islands In Your Heart" | 3% | 10 |
| 12 | Pamela | "All About A Life" | 7% | 4 |
| 13 | SCAR | As Long As You Know | 7% | 4 |
| 14 | Isabelle Zammit | "My Love" | 4% | 8 |
| 15 | Mauro Kitcher | "Unite" | 1% | 16 |
| 16 | Trilogy | "Starlight" | 10% | 2 |