eurovision 1996

Antonio Carbonell

Antonio Carbonell represented Spain at Eurovision 1996 in Oslo with “Ay, qué deseo”, finishing 20th of 23.

who
Spanish singer
born
1969, Madrid, Spain
contest
1996
best result
20th, 1996
music
pop, flamenco
active
since 1992
sang for
Spain

Biography

Antonio Carbonell is a Spanish singer-songwriter, known for the 1996 contest. “Ay, qué deseo” finished 20th in Oslo.

Written by ESC Predictions, 8 October 2026. Sources: Wikipedia, “Antonio Carbonell”.

At Eurovision

One song, and what became of it.

  1. 1996 Oslo

    Spain

    “Ay, qué deseo”

    20th of 23 Finished 20th of 23, with 17 points.

    Sung in
    Spanish
    Written by
    Antonio Carmona, José Miguel Carmona, Juan Carmona
    Conductor
    Eduardo Leiva
    Running order
    3rd of 23
    Won that year
    Ireland: Eimear Quinn, “The Voice”

    The story of Eurovision 1996: Germany misses the cut, and Holland becomes Poland

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