Life after Helsinki 2007 Eurovision

Tonight's the official red carpet opening ceremony but last night among the many parties was that of Norway together with Finland, Sweden and Iceland. The party was organized to celebrate also Norway's Independence Day. Alexander Rybak was present, too, and performed to the guests. Pernilla was there of course and was kissed by Tooji and had a long chat with Jónsi while her cellist Heikki had a lot to talk with Greta, who has earlier stated Finland is one of her favourite songs this year.  Pernilla and Loreen also met for the first time and managed to change a few words. In Swedish of course!  Surprisingly we learned from Tooji that he is working with Finnish writer and producer Teemu Brunila for his album and one song, Swan song is already out there. He knows well also Jenni Vartiainen and says he's a big fan of hers! But not only Tooji has a Finnish connection.  We know Loreen's choreographer is a Finno-Italian  Ambra Succi and her wardrobe is design...

Pernilla Karlsson will be wearing Katri/n or Katri Niskanen on stage in Baku 2012 Eurovision. Katri has created her own label and made a name as designer for evening gowns after she won the very first Finnish Project Runway or Muodin huipulle. She has also a lot of experience dressing top music artists in Finland.  And forget another Finn, Tommy Granfors is dressing Loreen....

There's a little bit of Finland in the Swedish 2012 entry for Baku, Loreen's Euphoria . Not only is Loreen's wardrobe and look cured by a Finnish Tommy Granfors but also her choreographer is half Finnish, half Italian Ambra Succi. She has a dance studio in Stockholm and has made a great job with Loreen who has never danced before. She tells Loreen has been practicing the number since December and the trick is to make it look as effortless and natural as possible. Every moment is rehearsed and planned from eye movements to hands and fixed to suit Loreen and her personality.  Ambra, Tommy and Loreen worked together already last year with My heart is refusing me and Ambra, who usually doesn't work with commercial events chose to work with Loreen as she's genuine and original, single-minded and hard worker and now the hard work is paying off.  The choreography is a real collaboration between the two women who sought inspiration in the movie world, Memoirs...