Norway is best remembered in Eurovision for their last places and zero points despite the fact they have actually won twice (1985 and 1995) and and have a total of 16 Top-10 finishes including 2nd place in 1996 and 4th place in 2003. This year its their 48th entry and Maria will try to take Norway back to the final after last year's failure to do so. Maria Haukaas Storeng (29) was many fans wet dream to do Eurovision since she took part in Norwegian Pop Idol in 2004. She only came 6th but left an everlasting impression and became quite popular. Her name kept coming up every year when the artist speculation was on and here she is finally! She has released so far one album, Breathing, back in 2005. Her new album was released shortly, and co-produced by Mira Craig and also includes a duet with her. She already made it to number One in the Norwegian charts with her entry. Maria has starred in many musicals such as Fame, Hamlet, Hair, ABBA tribute Thank you for the music and Peer Gynt ...