by Alexandru Badea, Romania
I remember watching Eurovision with my parents and grandparents since I was little. My earliest memory of the contest was from 2005, when Luminița Anghel represented Romania. Back then I was only 5 years old and used to watch only the performances and then I went to bed because I was tired. The next day my grandparents used to tell me what happened, who won and what place Romania had. I was fascinated by the whole concept and used to love Junior Eurovision as well (I was very proud when it was organised in Romania in 2006).
The first full contest I’ve watched was in 2010. Lena was my favourite and I kept my fingers crossed every day up to the final. After she won, I was so happy and then my Eurovision mania started. Lena got my attention and made me a huge Eurovision fan. I love the contest and keep thinking about it every day, and I hope that someday, Romania would also win the contest. Until then I will enjoy the Euphoria from the Wild Dances because Eurovision is always going to be My Number One.
I also hope ROMANIA will win one day so I can come to this country
Although I credit my initial interest in Eurovision to Verka Serduchka, my first big love was Paula Seling and Ovi singing Playing with Fire in 2010. I played this song out and eventually I branched out to other Romanian artists; something I follow to this day on Youtube.