Life after Helsinki 2007 Eurovision

All together now Suomi debuted in tv last night, after being postponed from spring season (having been filmed in March before Covid-19 restrictions) and has Laura Voutilainen (ESC 2002) as the captain and Jaana Pelkonen (ESC 2007 in Helsinki) as the host. She makes a very welcome comeback to entertainment television after being in politics and in the parliament for years now.  The first episode already had familiar names trying their luck with the 100 judges, namely UMK (and every other possible talent show) hopeful Ilari Hämäläinen who scored 61 but in the end didn't make it any further. The winner of the evening and finalist with 94 was a girl trio Heroines including UMK hopefuls Rafaela Truda and  fabulous personal favorite back then Ylona. Among the 100 another UMK stars spotted, namely Eini, Niki from Barbe-Q-Barbies and Jepa Lambert. Let's wait and see who pops up in the future episodes!

Ylona (or Ilona Savolainen) is a 22-year-old singer-songwriter from Helsinki and until now unknown for great public. She has studied music and has been singing for years already in various bands and productions as well as solo in events like weddings and she can sing everything from pop to hardrcok to jazz. She was chosen to sing this song with contacts and mutual friends, and she said Yes! immediately after hearing it. It's about believing in yourself, having courage and making it.  13/20