Choosing her song for Eurovision 2016 was a truly extended affair.

But for Malta’s Ira Losco, it all paid off on Sunday when she wowed the audience at the Russian Eurovision Pre-Party in Moscow with her song “Walk on Water.”

Ahead of the concert Russian wiwiblogger Dayana caught up with the Mediterranean diva, who is making a triumphant return to Eurovision fourteen years after her second place finish at Eurovision 2002 in Tallinn.

Interview: Ira Losco at the Russian Eurovision Pre-Party:

When we met up with the 34-year-old stunner, she hadn’t yet seen Moscow: her flight only landed a few hours earlier at 06:30 local time.

But she still managed to put on a light dusting of blush to help her natural beauty shine.

“I remember back in 2002 it was easy,” she says. “You just came here and you were part of the line-up in the concert. I think the difficult part was if you had to sing first. There was just that part, ‘What number am I going to sing?'”

She also expressed her admiration for Molly Pettersson Hammer, who wrote the song alongside a bunch of talented songwriters.

“She’s a brilliant singer, a brilliant writer too….I was very proud to have Molly as one of the co-writers.”

“I am definitely sure that we are going to see her representing her country another time at the Eurovision Song Contest. I have faith in her.”

Two favourites, one red carpet

She may feel like she can walk on water, but she can also walk on a red carpet!

Ira wore a beautiful black blouse with skin-tight trousers with decorative cut-outs, and elongated her perfect legs in a pair of sky-high platforms heels.

Apparently she forgot how cold Moscow is compared to sunny Malta and was feeling the chill.

Thankfully, fellow Eurovision favourite Sergey Lazarev noticed she was freezing and handed her his coat!

So, what do you think of Ira’s appearance at Moscow? Do you think it will boost her chances next May? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Nicky91
Nicky91
7 years ago

@Yurii, i can easily agree with most parts of your opinion, but last year’s winner Mans i didn’t like his song, it did not wow me

@Light Star, well i am gonna cheer the best i can for her and for Samra from Azerbaijan ( also a very good singer and good looking as well)

and you know what Russia’s song is growing on me 🙂

Yurii
Yurii
7 years ago

Hottest singer this year….ooofff

She’s the woman’s Lazarev this year. Great musical production, charismatic singer, nice voice, but the song lacks the “hook” last winners had. Less is more.

Nicky91
Nicky91
7 years ago

@Light Star

Always look on the bright side of life, my friend, you haven’t seen the staging yet, i’ve got a feeling that they’re gonna impress with the staging 🙂

Nicky91
Nicky91
7 years ago

@redarrow

thank you for this positive feedback

redarrow
7 years ago

ira losco great singer great song 12 points

Nicky91
Nicky91
7 years ago

and @Alexia

don’t worry, i’m your support for Malta 🙂

Nicky91
Nicky91
7 years ago

@Alexia, i meant before the semi final

of course i know Amber and Gianluca have over 1 million views, and Kurt over 2 million

but this song has reached 1 million views even before the semi final 🙂

Alexia
Alexia
7 years ago

@Nicky91

Your in the wrong.

Both Amber and Gianluca have over 1 million views and Kurt Calleja has over 2 million views.

Svetty
Svetty
7 years ago

LOL guys sergey lazarev has a very sexy girlfriend how could you think he was flirting with Ira?!?!

Nicky91
Nicky91
7 years ago

@Anton

well i see it as a compliment to Ira i guess 🙂

and good luck to your favourite, and hopefully both Russia and Malta will qualify to the final 🙂

Anton
Anton
7 years ago

@Nicky91
Noo never 🙂 i will always love her feet , indeed i would like to be a slave for her feet 😉

Nicky91
Nicky91
7 years ago

@Anton

haha, but does this change your mind on Ira 🙂

Anton
Anton
7 years ago

@Nicky91
Indeed Sergey is trying his chance to throw Ira to bed 😉 he is very flirtatious 🙂

Nicky91
Nicky91
7 years ago

@Anton

okay, well Ira is just beautiful, and she’s a good live performer 🙂

and Sergey giving his coat to Ira, i like how friendships exist thanks to eurovision 🙂

Anton
Anton
7 years ago

no Nicky i am not joking this time. i really like feet, they turn me on 🙂

Nicky91
Nicky91
7 years ago

@Anton

i like your sense of humour 🙂 🙂

Anton
Anton
7 years ago

I agree with people wants to see her feet c’mon wiwi!!

Nicky91
Nicky91
7 years ago

@Jan

are you jealous, that she looks stunning and she sings stunning 🙂

this is just their opinion 🙂

Jan
Jan
7 years ago

You should rename this website to Irabloggs.. Its only Ira, Ira and Ira… Cmon there are other and much better artists this year… Ira is just average…

Nicky91
Nicky91
7 years ago

@John Doe

thank you, and i appreciate that

i want more respect to all artists competing for their countries this year 🙂 🙂

the act i didn’t like who came back was Dana International with that annoying song Ding Dong, and Dana didn’t even show up at some of the pre party’s, that was a arrogant diva, for my opinion and i was so happy she didn’t qualify to the final, in 2011 i believe 🙂

John Doe
John Doe
7 years ago

@Nicky91

Thanks, good luck to you too.

Nicky91
Nicky91
7 years ago

@John Doe

that is maybe true, but look on YouTube, she got 1 million views, first Maltese entry to do so

I wish your favourites the best of luck this song contest, also your country best of luck 🙂

John Doe
John Doe
7 years ago

@Nicky91
“He laughs best who laughs last”

Nicky91
Nicky91
7 years ago

@John Doe

you are in the minority, my friend 🙂 haha

John Doe
John Doe
7 years ago

I don’t like Malta’s song at all.

Nicky91
Nicky91
7 years ago

@Alexia

well she got my vote, and i hope lots of people who like her will vote for Malta as well

first Maltese entry to have 1 million views on YouTube btw 🙂

Anton
Anton
7 years ago

Pre-party in Moscow was just awesome. And that’s a shame there’s practically no information about it on wiwibloggs!

Alexia
Alexia
7 years ago

I hope people pick their phone up and vote for Malta. They really deserve it!

mallorca
mallorca
7 years ago

i need to see her feet first to have an opinion about her presence

Henry - UK
Henry - UK
7 years ago

Amazing – love her