Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007

Eurovision Song Contest 2007
Country  Malta
National selection
Selection process Malta Song for Europe 2007
Selection date(s) Semi-final
1 February 2007
Final
3 February 2007
Selected entrant Olivia Lewis
Selected song "Vertigo"
Finals performance
Semi-final result Failed to qualify (25th, 15 points)
Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest
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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.

DrawArtistSongVotesPlace
1Kevin Borg"Whenever"43654
2Klinsmann Coleiro"She Gives Me Wings"7,5503
3SCAR"As Long As You Know"21036
4Olivia Lewis"Vertigo"30,9771
5Pamela Bezzina"All About A Life"30475
6Trilogy"Starlight"7,6472

Semi Final

Malta Song for Europe 2007 - Semi-final - 1 February 2007
Draw Artist Song Percentage Place
1 Kevin Borg "Whenever" 7% 4
2 Annabelle "Nightwish" 3% 12
3 Tarcisio Barbara "Places To Go" 5% 7
4 Claudia Faniello "L-Imħabba Għamja" 5% 7
5 Rosman Pace "Rollercoster Ride" 5% 7
6 Julia Grima "Ice Queen" 3% 12
7 William Mangion "Forever Mine" 4% 10
8 Olivia Lewis "Vertigo" 24% 1
8 Klinsmann Coleiro "She Gives Me Wings" 9% 3
10 Julie Pomorsky "Look At Me" 2% 15
11 Daniela Delicata "Little Islands In Your Heart" 3% 12
12 Pamela "All About A Life" 7% 4
13 SCAR As Long As You Know 7% 4
14 Isabelle Zammit "My Love" 4% 10
15 Mauro Kitcher "Unite" 1% 16
16 Trilogy "Starlight" 10% 2

At Eurovision

Because Malta placed 24th(last) at the 2006 contest, Olivia was forced to compete in the Eurovision semi-final.She came 25th with 15 points failing to qualify to the Grand Final.

Points Awarded by Malta

Points Awarded to Malta

Points Awarded to Malta (Semi-Final)
12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

See also

Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest

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