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Safura - It's My War

It's My War
 
Rating: 4.5

At the tender age of seventeen, Safura impressed the majority of viewers with her stunning voice and spectacular, goose bump-inducing performance at the final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Azerbaijan had clearly gained an appetite for success following last year's triumphant 3rd place.

The Semi-Final Results

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Shortly after Lena had been declared the winner of the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest, the EBU released the results of the two semi-finals.

Lena in Orbit As She Flies Away to Victory

Lena ©  eurovision.tv

Germany has won the 55th Eurovision Song Contest by a big margin, beating Turkey into second place. Romania achieved its best result by finishing third.

Video: Semi-final 2 - 10 qualifiers makes their appearance at press conference

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Last night the last ten spots for the Eurovision Song Contest final on Saturday was filled as the lucky ones from the second semi-final were revealed. In this video you can see how the 10 qualifiers made their appearance at the following press conference.

Shocks and Surprises - The Story of the Second Semi-Final

2nd Semi-Final

After the fairly uncontroversial results of the first semi-final, tonight’s second semi-final produced a number of surprises and talking points. Some songs considered sure-fire finalists were left behind, while those that should have been disposed of lived to sing another day.

The 2nd Semi-Final: A Prediction

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After the first semi-final, Eurovisionary has stepped back into our time machine to see who will qualify from Thursday’s second semi-final. Our journey has shown us who will claim the last ten available places in the final.

Safura warms up for her performance by mingling with fans at Semi Final 1

Safura with fans ©  EuroVisionary

Safura began her preparations for her performance at the 2nd semi final of the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest by sitting and mingling with fans at the 1st semi final last night.

Day 7 - Press Conferences

Paula and Ovi ©  EuroVisionary.com

One week down, one to go. We are now halfway through the cycle of rehearsals and press conferences. As well as some of the participants in the second semi-final performing, it was also the first chance for the five countries who are automatically qualified for the final to rehearse and meet the press.

Safura's 2nd open rehearsal

Safura (c) Alain Douit (EBU)

As could be expected, the interest was big when Azerbaijan's performer Safura took the stage. Would the favourite to win the contest live up to the high expectations?

Day 3 - Press Conferences

InCulto ©  EuroVisionary.com

Today, the first eight songs competing in the second semi-final had the chance to try their songs and stage shows on the set for the first time. The press also had the chance to meet them in the obligatory press conference.

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