CHANEL TERRERO will represent Spain in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest.
The Spanish singer will perform her song SlowMo at Eurovision 2022 in Turin, Italy.
Who is Spain’s Eurovision entry Chanel?
Chanel Terrero Martínez, known as Chanel Terrero, is a 30 year old singer.
She was was born in Havana, Cuba but moved to Catalonia in Spain as a young child with her family.
The Eurovision contender has always had a passion for performing – she enrolled in dance, gymnastics, singing and acting since the age of six.
As a teenager she began working in the musical theatre industry, where she starred in Spanish productions of The Lion King, Flashdance, The Bodyguard and Mamma Mia.
She also has a number of Spanish TV and film appearances under her belt, as well as dancing with Shakira at the 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards.
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What song is Chanel singing at Eurovision 2022?
The song SlowMo is a Latin pop and reggaeton song, incorporating both Spanish and English lyrics.
SlowMo is composed by songwriters who have worked with artists such as Madonna, Black Eyed Peas, Ricky Martin, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj.
Chanel confessed to watching and dreaming about participating in the Eurovision Song Contest since being a young child.
Has Spain ever won Eurovision Song Contest?
Spain has won the Eurovision Song Contest twice, since first appearing in 1961.
Spain’s first victory was won by Spanish pop singer Massiel with the song La la la – beating Cliff Richard’s song Congratulations.
Their second victory came a year later in 1969, when Spanish singer Salomé and the song Vivo cantando won joint first prize with UK contestant Lulu, French contestant Frida Boccara and contestant Lenny Kuhr, representing the Netherlands.
When is Eurovision 2022 and how to watch it?
The final of Eurovision 2022 will take place on Saturday, May 14 in Turin, Italy.
There have already been two semi-finals on May 10 and May 12.
The show is being presented by Alessandro Cattelan, Laura Pausini and Mika.
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It will be shown live on BBC One from 8pm until midnight hosted and commentated by national treasure Graham Norton.
You can also watch live on BBC iPlayer as well as catch up on the semi-finals.
