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About Cyprus...
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2005 Result
Points in Semi Final: N/A
Position in Semi Final: N/A
Points in Final: 46
Position in Final: 18th
2006 Contest: Well, I predicted that 'Ela ela' would struggle to secure Cyprus' place in the 2006 Final, and so it proved, with the song managing to muster 46 points and 18th place in the Eurovision Final. Constantinos and his chums made an enthusiastic effort, but no amount of muscle flexing or crotch grabbing could disguise the fact that the overall performance was a bit of a mess, vocally and visually. Still, the Greeks gave it 12, so they must have enjoyed it.
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History (1956 to 2004)
Cyprus's previous appearances: 22 year(s) out of 49
Years participated: 1981-1987; 1989-2000; 2002-
Best result: 5th (1982, 1997, 2004)
Cyprus has a mixed record at Eurovision - most entries have either done very well (top ten) or very badly (the bottom few places), with little in between. The televoting era has not been particularly kind to Cyprus, with 6th place in 2002 and 5th in 2004 the only rewards among generally unimpressive results - 11th in 1998, 22nd in 1999, 21st in 2000, and 20th in 2003. 1999's result was made worse by the fact that Marlain's 'Tha nai erotas' was one of the pre-contest favourites - indeed, with a strong, modern song and good performance I'm still puzzled at why it did quite so badly. Unfortunately for Cyprus, Greece was absent that year; otherwise, 'Tha nai erotas' would have gained a slightly better 14 points, instead of the 2 it actually got. In 2003, Stelios Konstantas might have been 'Feeling alive', but most of Europe wasn't by the end of his performance. He mustered only 15 points, 12 of those from Greece and 2 from Malta, who can always be guaranteed to vote strangely.
Fortunately, Lisa Andreas brought some class to the proceedings in 2004 with her beautiful ballad, 'Stronger every minute' - though its 5th place was an excellent result, it was perhaps less than it truly deserved, the outstanding song and performance surely representing Cyprus' strongest ever contender. Nevertheless, it was quite enough to secure Cyprus a place in the 2005 Final, where Eurovision veteran Constantinos seeks to better his already impressive tally of 8th and 6th places in 1996 and 2002 respectively (the latter as a member of the group One).
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This year's entry
Position in Semi Final draw: N/A
Position in Final draw: 9
What I said prior to the Semi Final:
"Constantinos performed four songs in the Cypriot national final, and ends up performing one he composed and wrote himself. For good measure, he's bringing along another Eurovision veteran as backing vocalist - Elina Konstantopoulou, who represented Greece in 1995 with the song 'Pia prosefhi' (Elina stepped in to replace Elena Patroklou, the Cypriot entrant from 1991, who had originally been lined up to accompany Constantinos before withdrawing for personal reasons). 'Ela ela' has provoked comparisons with Sakis' 'Shake it' from last year, and there are certainly some similarities in both the song and vocal style. However, 'Ela ela' is possibly the stronger of the two, with a lively melody, memorable chorus, and a distinctly Greek flavour - thanks in part to Elina's exotic 'ela elas' in the background - that ought to go down well. There isn't a lot more to say, really - like Sakis, Constantinos' voice is perhaps a little thin, but with the right dance routine and a tight vest the sky should be the limit..."
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What I predicted...
My prediction for Semi Final: N/A
My prediction for Final: 17th to 19th
What I predicted prior to the Semi Final:
"In reality, Cyprus' entry seems to have provoked little excitement prior to the Contest, suggesting that the enthusiasm for last year's 'Shake it' was more for Sakis than the song - honestly, are they really so different? Where Sakis dominated the polls and the bookies in 2004, Constantinos maintains a respectable but less impressive position, a steady 5th place in the Soult.com Eurovision Poll 2005 with so-so odds of 28-1 at bookmakers Coral. Listening to the song again, it also reminds me a little of the 2003 Cypriot song, Stelios' 'Feeling alive'. Constantinos will certainly be hoping to emulate Sakis' 3rd place rather than Stelios' 20th, but I fear he may have a struggle keeping Cyprus out of the 2006 Semi Final."
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What you thought...
Final Poll Ranking: out of 39 ()
(Updated 22 May 2005; change refers to movement over final week)
In the run up to the Contest, 27,998 visitors to this site voted for their favourite song in the Soult.com Eurovision Poll (up from 5,000 in 2004!)
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What actually happened...
A review will appear here later.
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What the bookies thought...
 | Cyprus to win: | 21/05/05 (prior to Final) | 25-1 |
| | 19/05/05 (after Semi Final) | 20-1 |
| | 19/05/05 (prior to Semi Final) | 28-1 |
| | 16/05/05 | 25-1 |
| | 15/05/05 | 25-1 |
| | 08/05/05 | 25-1 |
| | 02/05/05 | 25-1 |
| | 24/04/05 | 20-1 |
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Odds of 25-1 for Cyprus to win were quite optimistic, though not as promising as Lisa Andreas' a year earlier. Rather like Cyprus' result, really.
(Odds quoted here were those offered by Coral.co.uk. 'F' indicates favourite, 'JF' joint favourite.)
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Links
 http://www.constantinoschristoforou.com/
 http://www.cybc.com.cy/
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Notes (see 'History' above)
- The 1956 Contest (where each country had two songs) is counted as a single appearance;
- Countries eliminated in the 1993 preliminary heat (EE, HU, RO, SK) ARE NOT counted as making an appearance in that year's Contest;
- Countries eliminated in the 1996 preliminary heat (DE, DK, HU, IL, MK, RO, RU) ARE NOT counted as making an appearance in that year's Contest;
- Countries eliminated in the 2004, 2005 and 2006 Semi Finals ARE counted as making an appearance in that year's Contest.
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Your comments (169)
From Juxhin, Albania
Added 20:18:57 2007-01-12
Costa you look like my brother.
From Peggy, Greece
Added 17:30:59 2006-06-20
I really liked this song. 18th place isn't excactly what I was expecting but oh well. Kostatnino is HOT!
Anyway, The Greeks and Cyprus are friends...:)
Thanks for those 12 points!
From Maria, Belgium
Added 19:48:41 2006-04-01
I respect my cypriots brothers and sisters.
This song is very good.
You are for me my number one.
Respect!!!
much love and kisses
xxxx
^^
From kiki, Greece
Added 18:11:50 2006-02-12
Cyprus,our brothers thank you again for the 12 points!!!!The Greeks and the people from Cyprus they eare going to continuou to give each other 12 points!Thanks again!
From melanie, MALTA
Added 13:53:29 2005-09-20
kostantino is gorgoues! nice song nice person! from mel!
From Natalie, MALTA
Added 16:22:39 2005-07-03
Hi costa like all the others I'm gonna say that you are great and I'm proud that in a festival I'm gonna dance Ela Ela. I' would like to meet you when you come here in Malta to visit Chiara so do advises about visiting us.Thanks and don't forget YOU ARE THE BEST MMMMMMMMMWWWWWWWWAAAAAAA
From Andrew M, UNITED KINGDOM
Added 10:46:03 2005-06-11
I have heard the song many many times before the actual night and really loved this one, BUT it just did not work for him on the night. He didn't sing it well (sounded very nervous) and he had a new lady singer in the backround who was just not good enough as the previous one (she was singing ile ile instead of ela ela!). All in all a very dissapointed performace on the night. By contrast Moldoda had a superb performance package and nearly got there. Well done to Greece - probably was the best song.
From ismael, SPAIN
Added 13:30:36 2005-06-09
the best song of EUROPE!! CONSTANTINOS YOU ARE MY LIFE!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!! CYPRUS & SPAIN THE BEST COUNTRIES! ADD ME carpi16_coslada@hotmail.com
From analtevz, MALTA
Added 17:38:07 2005-06-01
Costantinos you are a grat singer
From maria, POLAND
Added 19:18:41 2005-05-31
Cyprus, stop copying Greece, it is ridiculous!!!!! A well deserved 18th position!!!
From fenia, GREECE
Added 18:53:41 2005-5-26
i wanted to say you have a wonderful site constantinoschristoforou.com
and i hope you make some songs in english
your cd idiotiki parastasi is great
αγαπουλα μου μπραβο σου
From Charlotte, UNITED KINGDOM
Added 21:46:9 2005-5-25
WOW! I thought that this song was really good .. but I think that unfortunatly, even though he is drop dead gorgeous, Constantinos was trying to be alot like the amazing Sakis Rouvas! I thought that Cyprus would have done alot better this year, as he gave a really good and sexy performance! I was a bit disappointed when they didnt even qualify. Considering Constantinos even wrote the song .. bless him .. I send my love and best wishes, and I wish him the best in the future .. Charlie xxx
From fenia, GREECE
Added 21:36:27 2005-5-25
constantinos,i hope you make a big big career some day
From livia, LITHUANIA
Added 21:11:44 2005-5-25
Ela ela - a really contagious song. I'ts apity, you didn't win, Constantinos. but you're the king of you're funs' hearts
From ruth, MALTA
Added 18:30:6 2005-5-24
hi.all i have to say is that i really want u to come to malta to sing to us cause we really love you kostantinos.you and ciara had been very good friends and we really loved this friendship .hope to see you in malta and btw u had a beutiful song
From AnnMarie, MALTA
Added 22:29:39 2005-5-23
You were great and you should have won not greek but it wasn't fear.you are bombastic and your song i know it already. cya my frieng keep it up. and nver give up and next year i want to see you again participating in the eurovision ok pls
From european_serb, --
Added 22:29:4 2005-5-23
p.s. wondering only... u have such a melodic..catchy language...why dont u (u and Ellas) send something in Greek? It would be amazing! ...lovely Greek...
From european_serb, --
Added 22:25:27 2005-5-23
Ela Cyprus...:) I think u deserved a higher place, and i dont understand why Serbia gave u only 1 point! If i was asked, i would give u 12! Ur song had at least something in Greek...which makes ur song a bit better then 'My number 1'... wont say a word. I listen to ur online radio every day...i love Greek music...i love music in general...both u and Greece had alive songs, and...u were much better then the numbers say. =)
From Monika, LITHUANIA
Added 17:47:37 2005-5-23
He's soooo hot... :)
From CHRIS, CYPRUS
Added 13:40:7 2005-5-23
I WAS REALLY PLEASED WITH OUR SONG AND COSTANDINOS'PERFORMANCE. GUYS NEVER FORGET THAT EUROVISION IS PURE POLITICS. ANGEL FOR MALTA IS A BEAUTIFUL SONG. HER VOICE REMINDED ME OF CELINE DION.
I REALLY LIKED SPAINS SONG AS WELL.
From my_eagles'ύm, TURKEY
Added 12:32:22 2005-5-23
very nice song,Constantinos very handsome
From Aliki, CYPRUS
Added 11:46:13 2005-5-23
i just want to say that as Cypriot i feel that it was deserving to us to get a much better position in Eurovison. The song was very good and i can not see why she didn't become on the list of the first five winners. we came in the conclusion that a good song can not be appriciated! All is according the interests of each country. Many concradulations Konstantino! you were one of the best
From Malta, MALTA
Added 17:36:11 2005-5-22
its a shame that u did nt go so well and we where very disaopointed that u gave malta a few points unlike we did because are 12 points where given to you
From Polio, CYPRUS
Added 14:3:18 2005-5-22
im the best friend of Andy . Dont believe what she is saying she was drunk when she wrote that!!!
From natalie, SPAIN
Added 17:10:56 2005-5-21
oh my gooood, thhis song is the best, this guy is wonderful, so sexy that i even can't look at him
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