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2005 · Helena Paparizou: “My Number One” (Greece)

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At the Eurovision Song Contest 2005, Greece triumphed: Helena Paparizou beat the assembled competition of Europe with the song “My Number One” and lifted the coveted trophy. Greece's first win. The ESC is the biggest music competition in the world and one of the longest-running television shows of all time; it has been held every single year since 1956. Each participating country sends one entry into the race, and at the end of the night juries and viewers cast their votes: the famous “points” (from one up to the legendary “twelve points”) decide victory or defeat. The contest is far more than just music: it is a colourful festival of nations, full of flamboyant costumes, big emotions and fans cheering in front of their screens. By tradition the winning country hosts the contest the following year before an audience of millions. Learn the year, country, performer and winning song of this 2005 entry and dive into a piece of European music history. Good to know: Helena Paparizou won in 2005 for Greece.

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Which country did Helena Paparizou's winning ESC entry come from (2005)?

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Greece

Helena Paparizou won in 2005 for Greece.

💡 Did you know? Greece's first win.

Who won the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 with “My Number One”?

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Helena Paparizou

The winning song was “My Number One”.

💡 Did you know? Greece provided the winner that year.

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