eurovision 1999

Evelin Samuel

Evelin Samuel represented Estonia at Eurovision 1999 in Jerusalem with “Diamond of Night”, finishing 6th of 23.

who
Estonian actor and singer
born
13 May 1975, Tallinn
contest
1999
best result
6th, 1999
music
pop
sang for
Estonia

Biography

Evelin Samuel is an Estonian singer, songwriter, musical theatre performer and author of children’s books. With Camille, Samuel sang “Diamond of Night” in Jerusalem in 1999 and finished sixth.

Written by ESC Predictions, 8 October 2026. Sources: Wikipedia, “Evelin Samuel”.

At Eurovision

One song, and what became of it.

  1. 1999 Jerusalem

    Estonia

    “Diamond of Night”

    6th of 23 Finished 6th of 23, with 90 points.

    Billed as
    Evelin Samuel and Camille
    Sung in
    English
    Written by
    Maian-Anna Kärmas, Priit Pajusaar, Glen Pilvre, Kaari Sillamaa
    Running order
    23rd of 23
    Age on the night
    24
    Won that year
    Sweden: Charlotte Nilsson, “Take Me to Your Heaven”

    The story of Eurovision 1999: Any language, no orchestra, and a winner knocked off her feet

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