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Pinay singer Bella Santiago places 3rd in Eurovision Romania 2019
Pinay singer Bella Santiago places 3rd in Eurovision Romania 2019
Jackie B. de Vega,
ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau
Published Feb 18, 2019 06:43 PM PHT
"The X Factor Romania" winner Bella Santiago came in third place at the Eurovision Romania last Sunday.
"The X Factor Romania" winner Bella Santiago came in third place at the Eurovision Romania last Sunday.
Santiago took to Twitter to thank her fans who supported her.
Santiago took to Twitter to thank her fans who supported her.
I didnt win Eurovision Contest but i won a lot of fans with love and dedication! Thank you so much 😘😇 i love you all my loves!❤ releasing new single soon! Spain? Are you ready?
— Bella Santiago official (@imbellasantiago) February 18, 2019
I didnt win Eurovision Contest but i won a lot of fans with love and dedication! Thank you so much 😘😇 i love you all my loves!❤ releasing new single soon! Spain? Are you ready?
— Bella Santiago official (@imbellasantiago) February 18, 2019
Twelve acts competed in the annual singing contest to represent Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Tel Aviv, Israel in May.
Twelve acts competed in the annual singing contest to represent Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Tel Aviv, Israel in May.
Selecția Națională concluded with Ester Peony as the winner with a total of 65 points from the jury and public televote.
Selecția Națională concluded with Ester Peony as the winner with a total of 65 points from the jury and public televote.
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The Filipina singer had been a strong contender. She received 58 points with only 8 points from televoters.
The Filipina singer had been a strong contender. She received 58 points with only 8 points from televoters.
Santiago felt that she was robbed, noting that “many voted for me but didn't receive any confirmation.”
Santiago felt that she was robbed, noting that “many voted for me but didn't receive any confirmation.”
Santiago added: ”The judge from Denmark, winner from 2013, Emmelie (de Forest) didn't give me any points which shocked everyone in the stadium.”
Santiago added: ”The judge from Denmark, winner from 2013, Emmelie (de Forest) didn't give me any points which shocked everyone in the stadium.”
During the final performance, the Cavitena stunner transformed from sexy to a tribal look to perform “Army of Love,” which she penned with Alexandry Luft.
During the final performance, the Cavitena stunner transformed from sexy to a tribal look to perform “Army of Love,” which she penned with Alexandry Luft.
Santiago, together with Romanian band Jukebox, finished 4th last year with their original Romanian song "Auzi cum bate" (Hear How it Beats).
Santiago, together with Romanian band Jukebox, finished 4th last year with their original Romanian song "Auzi cum bate" (Hear How it Beats).
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