Valentina Monetta, the Sammarinese entrant in Eurovision 2012 in Baku is living busy times. The fairytale that started from her family's restaurant in Riccione some time ago will culminate on the stage of Crystal Hall in Baku on May 22 when she enters the stage as number 11, right after Finland's Pernilla Karlsson and just before Israel's Izabo. "I have watched the 2011 edition on DVD, talked with the guys of Miodio that I know for several years already and we have given concerts together as well. I'm more than ready!" she tells happily. "They told me not to worry about the result, or the number I'm singing in the line up and such things. Just to make a "bella figura" and proudly be Sammarinese. To show that we are small but able. At the moment I'm working with the chorists and Ralph Siegel and I'm learning a lot. We had a great feeling from the start, Ralph and I. I liked the song from the start, the text and the melody. Working with him I have learned what a great professionalism he has. I'm pretty sure there's a chance we will collaborate after Eurovision for an album."
She also tells she's very proud to share the stage with names like Anggun and Engelbert Humperdinck. And Nina Zilli. "We both are funky ladies. I have several Nina's songs in my repertoire and I can't wait to meet her and shake her hand!" And fly the Sammarinese flag up high in Baku 2012.
There's also a behind the scenes footage of the shooting of the video for The social network song. Here. If you thought it was shot in Valentina's bedroom you were wrong!
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