Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006

Eurovision Song Contest 2006
Country	Romania
National selection
Selection process	National Final
Selected entrant	Mihai Trăistariu
Selected song	"Tornerò"
Finals performance
Final result	4th, 172 points
Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest
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Romania’s selection for the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest was held by TVR on 26 February. Mihai Trăistariu, with the song Tornerò, was chosen to represent the country. Tornerò is a dance song, not unlike last year's Eurovision entry Let Me Try. Both entries start off with a calm tone and pick up with several key changes for a climax at the end. The song is performed in both English and Italian. The song is written by Cristian Hriscu & Mihaela Deac and composed by Eduard Cârcota.

The song went on to come 4th in the Eurovision final with 172 points, giving Romania its second-best position ever in the contest.

Mihai Trăistariu was born in Piatra Neamţ and is a 28-year-old singer currently residing in Constanţa. He has participated in many international festivals and competitions including five participations in the Romanian National Selection for Eurovision. He released his debut album in 2005 called "Altceva".

Result of National Final

At Eurovision

He performed twelfth, following Macedonia and preceding Bosnia and Herzegovina. At the end of the voting he landed fourth with 172 points, getting 12 points from two countries: Moldova and Spain.

Points Awarded by Romania^[1]

Semi final 12 points  Bosnia and Herzegovina 10 points  Turkey 8 points  Ukraine 7 points  Russia 6 points  Sweden 5 points  Finland 4 points  Cyprus 3 points  Lithuania 2 points  Armenia 1 point  Macedonia

Final 12 points  Moldova 10 points  Greece 8 points  Russia 7 points  Bosnia and Herzegovina 6 points  Turkey 5 points  Sweden 4 points  Finland 3 points  Ukraine 2 points  Ireland 1 point  Armenia

References

See also

• Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest

Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest
Participation 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Artists 1990s Dida Drăgan Dan Bittman 1995 Monica Anghel & Sincron 1997 Mălina Olinescu 1999 2000s Taxi 2001 Monica Anghel & Marcel Pavel Nicola Sanda Luminița Anghel & Sistem Mihai Trăistariu Todomondo Nico & Vlad Elena Gheorghe 2010s Paula Seling & Ovi Hotel FM Mandinga Cezar Paula Seling & Ovi Voltaj Ovidiu Anton
Songs 1990s "Nu pleca" "Dincolo de nori" 1995 "Rugă pentru pacea lumii" 1997 "Eu cred" 1999 2000s "The Moon" 2001 "Tell Me Why" "Don't Break My Heart" "I Admit" "Let Me Try" "Tornerò" "Liubi, Liubi, I Love You" "Pe-o margine de lume" "The Balkan Girls" 2010s "Playing with Fire" "Change" "Zaleilah" "It's My Life" "Miracle" "De la capăt" "Moment of Silence"
(Note: Entries scored out are when Romania did not compete)