Mihai Traistariu has represented Romania in Eurovision Song Contest 2006 where held in Athenes. He became 4th with his song “Tornerò”… He obtained in Eurovision – the biggest result in Romanian history and Participated 6 times in national selection for Eurovision, placed 2,3,4,3,3,1. And he released a song named “Paradisio” in later 2015. Last week Romanian Broadcaster has announced him with the song Paradisio for their National Final in 2016. And as ESCape News team we made an interview with him here is the details.
-You are a well-known name in Eurovision Family after Tornero. What does Eurovision and the fans means to you?
Eurovision changed my life in 2006. That’s why I want to change it AGAIN. This time … Forever !
-After Eurovision you didn’t release so many songs. But you have returned really strong. Is there any reason about the timing of your return?
I wanted to have a song better than Tornero and I believe that PARADISIO is much powerful. That’s why I waited for so long … I really want to win 1-st place in Sweden … for Romania this year !
-Can you tell the process of your National Final song Paradisio? Most of the fans and us got really excited because of the rumors of your return to the National Final. And you are one of the favorites for National final so far does that make any pressure on you?
Yes. It’s a lot of pressure but I’m a mature guy now and I realized in time that … all good things are happening if they have to … I waited for 10 years … It’s time to believe that Romania can win the competition for the first time in the history of Eurovision.
-Next Month National Final will start: Did you start any preparations for show? Do you think that you will return to Eurovision?
I’m preparing for it. In 2006 some people said that I didn’t have a great show on stage. The voice and the song were good enough … but … the show was less …
So … for 2016 … I hope I’ll surprise European people with my show. I’m working on it since October …
-Do you have a choreography for Eurovision in case of a victory?
It’s a surprise …
-If it’s possible would you share with us; did you listen the chosen song for Eurovision 2016? Who is your favorite so far?
I did’nt have time to listen to them but I’ll do it as soon as all songs are chosen. I’m a huge fan of Eurovision so … I know almost every song … every year …
So … I’ll do it … soon …
-You are retuning exactly 10 years later who is your all-time Eurovision favorite?
I love a lot of songs and artists. Sometimes I love more than 10 – 12 songs / year. Last year, for example I loved Italy, Russia, Sweden … and they were all top 3.
-And is your all-time favorite artist-song out of Eurovision Do you have any messages for the Turkish and ESC fans?
I love Mariah Carey and all her songs …
I’ll be more than happy to sing in Turkey this year … I hope Paradisio will be a hit there as Tornero was in 2006 …
I hardly wait to meet Turkish Esc Fans …