Sunday, 18th May 2008 - 00:24CET

Morena rocks

Ariadne Massa in Belgrade

Morena rocked the stage of the Euroclub in Belgrade tonight, after she was invited by the Ukrainian hosts to be one of the guest performers.

Ukraine's contestant Ani Lorak kick-started the party by interpreting her song Shady Lady, and then opened the stage to a select few to promote their entry... Malta was one of them.

At the party, Morena was given a warm welome and several media organisations clamoured to get an interview and a comment from the 24-year-old Gozitan, while fans pushed their way through to get a photo and an autograph.

At midnight, Malta's ambassador to the Eurovision Song Contest wrapped her neck in a scarf - despite the warm air, she is taking no risks - and walked back to the hotel, located just 100 metres away.

In just a few hours she will be getting ready for her second official rehearsal at the Beogradska Arena, which will be followed by a press conference.

"I'm taking one day at a time and doing my best. The reactions boost your morale, but you can never lose sight of things," she told timesofmalta.com

Comments

Maria Dolores Fenech (on 19/5/08)

Somebody said that if you want to test the ability of a singer, hear her/him sing without music.
I heard Morena sing without music last Friday on Xarabank and she has a wonderful voice.
Aim high, but keep in mind how the Eurovision works.
Good Luck Morena. Do your best and let God do the rest.

lou grima (on 18/5/08)

GOOD LUCK MORENA
MALTA U GHAWDEX WARAJK.

jane deguara (on 18/5/08)

Chaira was the best malta had so far!!!!!, so lets see now good luck

deborah pace (on 18/5/08)

re:Ronald Cauchi a lot of people do care i live in the uk and will be keeping my fingers crossed that she wins. I think that she has a lot of talent and can go far good luck Morena x

Ronald Cauchi (on 18/5/08)

""Yawn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...............whoactually cares?"

JOHN SCERRI (on 18/5/08)

From viewing other entries to eurovision, I think this time the artist's charisma will be playing a major part.
Morena , whether on stage or not has proven to be a charismatic person and this will surely be a big asset .

Abigail Galea (on 18/5/08)

Go for it Morena you 'v got what it takes !!!!!!!
In my opinion you are the best Malta ever had
Take care and God Bless you .