Mirela (singer)
Mirela Cabero García, simply known as Mirela, is a Spanish singer. Mirela has participated in various musical contests and singing competitions since she was a child.
Career
2004: ''Eurojunior 2004''
In 2004, Mirela participated in Eurojunior, the Spanish national selection process for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004, where she competed with María Isabel and Blas Cantó. She reached the national final with her song "Conocí El Amor". She narrowly lost out to María Isabel, who represented Spain and overall went on to win the European final with the song "Antes muerta que sencilla".2005: ''Gente de Primera''
In 2005, she appeared in the television talent show Gente de Primera, competing for a record deal. She was praised by the judges and audience alike for her performances of Celine Dion's "Sola Otra Vez" and Mariah Carey's "Héroe". Mirela's mentor during the series was Pastora Soler. She went on to finish second overall in the competition, narrowly losing out to male pop singer Nauzet.2007-2009: Spanish national finals for Eurovision
In 2007, Mirela participated in Misión Eurovisión 2007, the Spanish national selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest 2007. She reached the final vote with the song "La Reina De La Noche". She was the favourite to win. However, she placed second once again, losing to boyband D'NASH.In 2008, she submitted the song "Stronger" for Salvemos Eurovisión, the Spanish national selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest 2008, but did not reach the national final.
For the third year in a row, Mirela submitted her bid for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009, taking part in Eurovisión 2009: El Retorno with the song "Nada Es Comparable A Ti". She first performed her song on the third semi final on 28 February 2009. She came in second place in her semi final and advanced to the final. She performed it for a second time in the final, and ended up finishing in fourth place overall. It was the most successful ballad to enter the national final that year.