eurovision 2008

Sirusho

Sirusho represented Armenia at Eurovision 2008 in Belgrade with “Qélé, Qélé”, finishing 4th of 25.

who
Armenian singer
born
7 January 1987, Yerevan
contest
2008
best result
4th, 2008
music
pop, soul, contemporary R&B, folk, music of Armenia
active
since 1995
sang for
Armenia

Biography

Sirusho is an Armenian singer and songwriter who won a first award at the age of nine. “Qélé, Qélé” finished fourth for Armenia in Belgrade in 2008.

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

At Eurovision

One song, and what became of it.

  1. 2008 Belgrade

    Armenia

    “Qélé, Qélé (Քելե Քելե)”

    4th of 25 Finished 4th of 25 in the final, with 199 points.

    Sung in
    English, Armenian
    Written by
    H.A. Der-Hovagimian, Sirusho
    Running order
    5th of 25 in the final
    Semi-final
    2nd of 19, 139 points
    Age on the night
    21
    Won that year
    Russia: Dima Bilan, “Believe”

    The story of Eurovision 2008: Two semi-finals, a contest that nearly moved, and Russia's first win

Away from Eurovision

Awards

  • Honored Artist of Armenia

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