Moldova | Anna Odobescu takes to the Eurovision Stage

Over the past two days we've seen all the countries participating in the first semi final rehearse, but now we're on day three it means that it is time for the countries in semi final to take to the Eurovision stage. Today the first half of the semi final will have their first rehearsals so make sure to stay with us as we update you on all the performances and staging as the Eurovision Song Contest gets even more real!

Image Credit: Margarita Cernei (Eurovision.tv)

Having swapped with Latvia, next up is Moldova! The small nation of Moldova arrive in Tel Aviv having achieved two top-ten placements in the past two years, including their best ever result of third with the SunStroke Project in 2017. This year Anna Odobescu will represent the country with her ballad 'Stay'. Find out how her rehearsal went further down...

Anna won the right to represent Moldova after coming out on top in the Moldovan National Final - 'O melodie pentru Europa'. Of the ten song final, Anna took home the win with 22 out of a possible 24 points, topping the jury vote and coming second in the televote. A vocal coach, Anna graduated from the Transnistrian College of Music in Pop Jazz Vocal.

Image Credit: Andres Putting (Eurovision.tv)

MOLDOVA - FIRST REHEARSAL

A few days ago we were told that Moldova would not be giving their performance too much in regards to LEDs however they have definitely put a unique spin on the staging. Firstly, Anna is in a huge white dress which could easily be seen as a wedding dress. Vocally she is also very impressive - does anybody else hear Celine Dion in her voice!?

The centrepiece to the performance is a sand artist which of course was a huge boost for Ukraine in 2011 with their pretty plain ballad 'Angel', could it help Moldova get over the qualification line? However it is noteworthy that its being rumoured to be a pre-recorded video clip projected on to the LED backdrop, with the sand artist on stage there to make it look live ... cheeky from Moldova if true!!