Interview with Elena Gheorghe

Radio 21 made an interview with Romanian singer Elena Gheorghe that will represent Romania at Eurovision. Here is this interview (the romanian version of the interview can be found on http://www.radio21.ro/site/stiri/interviuri/content/id/5258/Elena_Gheorghe_tine_cu_Norvegia_la_Eurovision.html

1. Elena Gheorghe-solo. How do you feel now after Mandinga period?
Elena Gheorghe: A mature person, more responsible , much more ambitious, confident and optimistic.

2. You changed your style and look. Had Elena to reinvent herself?
Elena Gheorghe: The relationship with the fans, the audience is the most important for an artist. In order not to get the people bored, the artist has to reinvent himself, to bring something new... The international artists reinvent themselves from one clip to another, from single to single...
I won't change too much the style that made me popular, especially because this style defines my personality. There will be small changes in the future, a new look , a new show. Regardin Eurovision, you will see another Elena Gheorghe, performing a different style of music, a Elena much more vulcanic...the balkan girl.

3. You represent Romania at Eurovision 2009. How do you feel now when the people hopes are linked with you?
Elena Gheorghe: I feel honoured to represent Romania and I am happy that God offered me this chance to live this extraordinary experience.

4. How are you training yourself for Eurovision?
Elena Gheorghe: What was the most difficult it passed. Now I am doing rehearsals both in what concerns the dance and also with the backing vocals, I am trying different outfits, a tour to promote my song and a lot of sport.

5. If you didn't win who do you think would have won the national selection?
Elena Gheorghe: I have said it and I will repeat it. It was a tight competition, as the jury said. There were good songs, good voices and shows better than in previous years. Anyone could have won the national selection.

6. With Eurovision you will become popular on an international scale? Is this a big step for you?
Elena Gheorghe: The participation is a first chance, but everything depends on the impression you make on your 3 minutes when you are on the stage. Now I have a chance and I will do everything to win the audience, that I need in order to have an international career.

7. In a poll on the Eurovision Oficiall website The balkan girls was on 25th position out of 33. Does this fact discourage you?
Elena Gheorghe: I consider that in this competition my biggest rival is myself because it is not so difficult to dance, to sing but to confront with your emotions. Anyway, I am optimistic and I don't take into consideration the polls made before the evening of the contest.

8. Do you think that your career will suffer if you don't have success at Eurovision?
Elena Gheorghe: I will do everything not to disappoint my fans. If I am unlucky, I don't think that this thing will affect my career.

9. What qualities does a person need in order to participate at Eurovision?
Elena Gheorghe: To sing well, to have a great show, to enjoy the music and the audience.

10. If you could vote for any of the contestants for this year contest, who would be your choice?
Elena Gheorghe: Norway.