Blanca Paloma Ramos Baeza (born 9 June 1989), also known by her given name of Blanca Paloma, is a Spanish singer, set designer and costume designer. She represented Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with the song "Eaea", finishing in 17th place.[1][2][3]
Blanca Paloma | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Blanca Paloma Ramos Baeza |
| Born | 9 June 1989 Elche, Valencian Community, Spain |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Publishing |
Early life and education edit
She was born and raised in Elche. After graduating from Miguel Hernández University of Elche with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Ramos moved to Madrid to pursue a career in theatre in 2013.
Career edit
On 10 December 2021, it was announced that she would participate in Benidorm Fest 2022 with her song "Secreto de agua".[4] She participated in the first semi-final and qualified to the final, in 3rd place with 79 points. In the final, she came in 5th place with 61 points.[5][6]
The following year, she participated in Benidorm Fest 2023 with the song "Eaea". She performed in the second semi final and qualified to the final.[7] In the final, she came in first place with 169 points (94 points from the juries, 40 points from the televote and 35 points from the demoscopic juries),[8][2] and thus represented Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. She won 95 points from the jury while coming last in the televoting (5 points),[n. 1] ultimately receiving a combined score of 100 points and placing 17th.[10]
Discography edit
Singles edit
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| LTU [11] | |||
| "Secreto de agua" | 2021 | — | Non-album singles |
| "Niña de fuego" | 2022 | — | |
| "Eaea" | 67 | ||
| "Plumas de nácar" | 2023 | — | |
| "Jaleo" | — |
Notes edit
References edit
- ^ "Blanca Paloma wins Benidorm Fest 2023 with "Eaea"". ESCXTRA.com. 4 February 2023. Archived from the original on 6 February 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Spain: Blanca Paloma wins Benidorm Fest 2023 with "Eaea"". Eurovisionworld. 4 February 2023. Archived from the original on 10 February 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ^ "Spain: Blanca Paloma takes the 'Benidorm Fest' trophy with 'Eaea'". eurovision.tv. 4 February 2023. Archived from the original on 4 February 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ^ López, Víctor (10 December 2021). "Spain: Benidorm Fest 2022 Participants Revealed". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 2 December 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ^ Davies, Megan (26 January 2022). "Spain: Four Qualify From Benidorm Fest First Semi-Final". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 7 February 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ^ Farren, Neil (29 January 2022). "Spain: Chanel to Eurovision 2022". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 30 January 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ^ "Agoney, favorito junto a Blanca Paloma en la final de infarto del Benidorm Fest". Europa Press (in Spanish). 4 February 2023. Archived from the original on 4 February 2023. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ^ Santos, Pedro (3 February 2023). "Spain: Lineup for Benidorm Fest 2023 Final complete". Eurovisionworld. Archived from the original on 5 February 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ^ "5 puntos que hundieron a Blanca Paloma en el televoto de Eurovisión: ¿de quiénes fueron?". 20minutos.es. 16 May 2023.
- ^ "Blanca Paloma, la gran damnificada del televoto". La Vanguardia. 13 May 2023.
- ^ "2023 20-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 19 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
External links edit
- Blanca Paloma at IMDb
- Blanca Paloma at AllMusic
- Blanca Paloma discography at Discogs
