Portugal was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song "Senhora do mar ", written by Andrej Babić and Carlos Coelho, and performed by Vânia Fernandes. The Portuguese participating
"Senhora do mar" was released as a CD single as part of Vânia's promotional activities ahead of the contest.
Vânia Fernandes during a rehearsal before the second semi-final
Eurovision Song Contest 2008
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The Eurovision Song Contest 2008 was the 53rd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It consisted – for the first time – of two semi-finals on 20 and 22 May and a final on 24 May 2008, held at the Be
Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008
…Portugal was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song "Senhora do mar (negras águas)", written by Andrej Babić and Carlos Coelho, and performed by Vânia Fernandes. The Portuguese participating…
Belgrade Arena, Belgrade – host venue of the 2008 contest
Presenters Željko Joksimović and Jovana Janković during the first semi-final
The first logo, called "Mama 2008", was announced in October 2007. It was subsequently replaced in January 2008, after negative responses
Stage of the contest during the First Semi-final