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Melody won the final of the Benidorm Fest<\/a> on February 1, 2025 with her song \u201cEsa diva\u201d. This means she will represent Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The Sevillian singer, known for her hit \u201cEl baile del gorila\u201d, received the most points from the public (80) and the jury (70), which made her the winner. In the final she faced seven other acts, including J Kbello and Daniela Blasco. With \u201cEsa diva\u201d, Melody brings a message of equality and empowerment. Her participation in Eurovision is the realization of a long-cherished dream, after she finished second in the selection in 2009 with \u201cAmante de la luna\u201d. The final was broadcast live on La 1 of Televisi\u00f3n Espa\u00f1ola and attracted a large audience. Melody is now preparing for her performance at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, where she hopes to convey her powerful message to an international audience.<\/p>\n

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Melody won the final of the Benidorm Fest on February 1, 2025 with her song \u201cEsa diva\u201d. This means she will represent Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. 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