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	2006 I DO FABRIZIO FANIELLO This is Fabrizio Faniello's second attempt in representing Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest. In the 2001 Eurovision Song Contest held in Copenhagen, Denmark, he placed 9th with 48 points. The song is composed and lyrics written by himself together with Aldo Spiteri.
	2005 ANGEL CHIARA The second attempt for Chiara at the Eurovision Song Contest marked the best result ever for a Maltese Eurovision contestant. She gained 192 points and ended 2nd right after Greek entry Helena Paparizou's "My Number One". Angel represented Malta in the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest held on the 21 May 2005 in Kiev, Ukraine. This is the highest amount of votes achieved by a Maltese Eurovision entry so far! Angel was composed and penned by Chiara herself.
	2004 ON AGAIN...OFF AGAIN JULIE & LUDWIG On Again...Off Again made it to the finals of the Eurovision Song Contest after reaching 8th place at the qualifier round. In the Eurovision Song Contest finals held in Istanbul, Turkey they won 50 points and placed 12th. This song was composed by Philip Vella and written by Gerard James Borg TODAY: Julie & Ludwig have released their first cd-album, Mood Swings. After their Eurovision experience, they represented Malta in other song festivals held in Romania and Turkey. In Megahit 2005 they reached 2nd place. Julie & Ludwig take part in musicals and are still very much in demand and popular with the Maltese public. Together with Natasha & Charlene and Fabrizio Faniello they are present on a weekly basis on the Saturday afternoon TV show Kollox Sibt on NET TV
	2003 TO DREAM AGAIN LYNN CHIRCOP In the Eurovision Song Contest held in Riga, Latvia, Malta managed to gain only 4 points and placed 23rd. To Dream Again was composed by Alfred Zammit and penned by Cynthia Sammut. TODAY: Lynn Chricop is now married to Antoine Faure' and is known as Lynn Faure'. She has a child called Lizzie. Lynn has moved on with her career and is hosting her own TV shows on Channel 22. She still sings and plays the piano in Hotels teamed up with her husband and their band.
	2002 7th WONDER IRA LOSCO One of Malta's best results! Ira achieved a 2nd place with 164 points in the Eurovision Song Contest held in Tallin, Estonia. 7th Wonder was composed by Philip Vella whilst the lyrics were written by Gerard James Borg. TODAY: Ira Losco is establishing herself as one of the top female vocalists in Malta. She changed her music style completley and is singing her own brit-pop-rock stuff. She has made it to the charts in the German territory, where she was also touring with her first album "Someone else". Ira Losco was the only supporting act in Elton John's concert in Germany in Summer 2005. A few days before she was also the supporting act for Ronan Keating. So far she has refused to return to the Eurovision Stage, but lately, on Xarabank has admitted that if she had to return to Eurovision she would do so with a song written by herself.
	2001 ANOTHER SUMMER NIGHT FABRIZIO FANIELLO Fabrizio Faniello represented Malta in the 2001 Eurovision Song Contest held in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he placed 9th with 48 points. The song was composed by Paul Abela and written by Georgina Abela. TODAY: Fabrizio Faniello is returning to the Eurovision Song Contest with I Do in Athens, Greece this May 2006. He is still considered as one of the top local singers. He has made it to the charts in various countries. He is still very much in demand and is still trying his luck to represent Malta once again at the Eurovision Song Contest. Together with Natasha & Charlene and Julie & Ludwig he is present on a weekly basis on the Saturday afternoon TV show Kollox Sibt on NET TV. He has issued various albums and singles including his latest album, Believe.
	2000 DESIRE CLAUDETTE PACE Desire performed by Claudette Pace represented Malta in the 2000 Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm, Sweden. Malta placed 8th with 73 points. Desire was composed by Philip Vella and penned by Gerard James Borg. TODAY: Claudette Pace is still one of the top local personalities in Malta. Nowadays she's married to a tv producer and has a baby girl, Kristina. In 2003 she joined Malta Song board but left after a very short period. She has returned to the small screen hosting various TV shows including Sellili, Lejn il-Eurovision and the much awaited second series of L-Isfida. She is also taking part in a local soap opera as an actress.
	1999 BELIEVE 'N PEACE TIMES THREE Believe 'n Peace represented Malta in Jerusalem, Israel, and placed 15th with 32 points. The song was composed by Chris Scicluna and penned by Moira Stafrace. TODAY: On their return to Malta from Jerusalem, Times Three were already thinking of taking solo careers. Leading singer Philipa is sometimes seen performing in unplugged sessions. Her cousin, Francesca pursued a career in musical-theatre, while Diane returned to her modelling career.
	1998 THE ONE THAT I LOVE CHIARA Chiara's first presence at the Eurovision Song Contest was in Birmingham, UK, where she placed 3rd with 166 points. Chiara went on to achieve a higher amount of points and a higher rank in her second attempt at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2005. The One That I Love was composed by Jason Paul Cassar and written by Sunny Aquilina. TODAY: Chiara is returning to Eurovision Song Contest 2005 with her own song, Angel. Since 1998 she has issued various cd albums including, What you want, Covering Diversions and . She has also hosted her own TV music-game show.
	1997 LET ME FLY DEBBIE SCERRI In the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest held in Dublin, Ireland, Malta gained 66 points and placed 9th. Let Me Fly was composed and written by Ray Agius. TODAY: Debbie Scerri is married and has a child, Nicole. She is still very active in the Music Festivals scene. Her last try at Maltasong was in 2004. She is a popular tv presenter and hosts various shows. She has also taken part as an actress in some local teleserials.
	1996 IN A WOMAN'S HEART MIRIAM CRISTINE BORG Malta obtained 68 points and placed 10th in the 1996 Eurovision Song Contest held in Oslo, Norway. Miriam's song was composed by Paul Abela and written by Alfred C. Sant. TODAY: Miriam Christine has lately married Mark Warner, the producer working behind her new R'n'B image. She has shot various new video clips and is trying her best to break into the international R'n'B music scene. She is also a tv producer for local Education Channel 22. Miriam Christine returned to the Malta Song for Europe as the songwriter of Manuel Xuereb's entry I promise you.
	1995 KEEP ME IN MIND MIKE SPITERI In Dublin, Ireland 1995, Malta obtained 76 points placing in 10th place. Keep Me In Mind was composed by Ray Agius and penned by Alfred C. Sant. TODAY: Mike Spiteri is still busy working in the music scene. He is now a member of Malta Song board and part of the Maltese Delegation for Eurovision Song Contest. He was also one of the persons in charge of Chiara's pre-Eurovision 2005 promotional tour and will also take care of Fabrizio Faniello in the pre-Eurovision 2006 tour.
	1994 MORE THAN LOVE CHRIS & MOIRA In 1994 Malta placed 5th with 97 points in the Eurovision Song Contest held in Dublin, Ireland. The song was composed by Chris Scicluna and written by Moira Stafrace. TODAY: Moira & Chris, now a married couple, have a daughter. They still record new songs under the stage name, KRAVE. Their last try at the Eurovision Song Contest was in Jerusalem 1999, with trio Times Three.
	1993 THIS TIME WILLIAM MANGION William Mangion scored 69 points and placed 8th in the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 held in Millstreet, Ireland. This Time is composed and written by William Mangion. TODAY: William Mangion, tried his luck with his band both in Malta as well as the UK. He is also very active in piano bars and lives entirely on music. He has submitted an entry which reached the semi-finals round of the Malta Song for Europe 2006 edition.
	1992 LITTLE CHILD MARY SPITERI In Malmo, Sweden Malta managed to win 3rd place and scored 123 points with Mary Spiteri's Little Child. Little Child was composed by Georgina and written by Ray Mahoney. TODAY: Mary Spiteri is one of the best friends of singer Renato. Mary still records new songs and cover versions both as a soloist as well as a duet together with Renato. Mary Spiteri sings in leading Hotels on the island and takes part in concerts. She has also taken part as an actress in local teleserials.
	1991 COULD IT BE GEORGINA & PAUL GIORDIMAINA After an absence from the Eurovision Song Contest Malta returned in 1991 in Rome, Italy and placed 6th gaining 106 points. The song was composed by Paul Abela and penned by Ray Mahoney. TODAY: Paul Giordimaina still takes part in Malta Song for Europe, but has taken a step back and is now writing songs for other upcoming singers. He also host his own radio show, Jazzline. On the other hand, Georgina still tries her luck in Malta Song for Europe as a soloist and also writes songs for other singers including Triston B. She has also taken part as an actress in some local teleserials.
	1975 SINGING THIS SONG RENATO In the Eurovision Song Contest held in Stockholm, Sweden, Malta placed 12th obtaining 32 points. The Maltese song was composed by Sammy Galea and written by M. Iris Mifsud TODAY: Renato is still very active in the music scene. He hosts his own radio show, Separju, with top local presenters Roderick Azzopardi and singer Ina Robinich. Renato is very popular for his jolly character, which is a main feature of all his cabaret shows in top local Hotels.
	1972 L-IMHABBA JOE & HELEN With 48 points Malta placed 18th in the Eurovision Song Contest held in Usher Hall in the United Kingdom. L-Imhabba was composed by Charles Camilleri and penned by Albert Cassola. TODAY: Right after their Eurovision experience, Joe & Helen returned to their soloists career. Helen Micallef coaches new singers and takes part in various music events. Joe Cutajar is still very popular in the Hotels' scene, especially the so-called Piano Bars. Lately, on Xarabank, he declared that he wouldn't mind a comeback to the Eurovision Song Contest.
	1971 MARIJA L-MATIJA JOE GRECH Held in Dublin, Ireland, Malta's debut in the Eurovision Song Contest resulted in Malta obtaining 52 points and placing 18th. The First Maltese song in ESC was composed by Joe Grech and written by Charles Mifsud. TODAY: Joe Grech is still active in the Maltese music scene. He is mostly popular for his concerts for Maltese living abroad.