Moldova held the second semi-final of O Melodie Pentru Europa 2016 tonight, the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Tonight, semi-final 2 saw the last 12 candidates take the stage. Eight acts proceed to the grand final on 27 February 2016, seven songs chosen by a combination of public televote and expert jury vote, while the eighth qualifier is chosen from the remaining songs via additional televote. The eighth qualifier has been revealed in a special discussion show following the semi-final.

• Andrei Ionița & Onoffrei – Lie
• Anna Gulko – Never let go
• Beatrice – Save my heart for you
• Big Flash Sound – Când vrei
• Cristina Pintilie & Alex Calancea Band – Picture of love
• Diana Brescan – Till the end
• Felicia Dunaf – You and me
• Lidia Isac – Falling stars
• Max Fall feat. Dan Vozniuc & Malloy – Game lover
• Nadia Moșneagu – Memories
• Rodica & Ivan Aculov – Stop lying
• Vitalie Todirașcu – Belladonna

The public and the jury together chose the following seven entries to go to the final:

• Andrei Ionița & Onoffrei – Lie
• Big Flash Sound – Când vrei
• Cristina Pintilie & Alex Calancea Band – Picture of love
• Lidia Isac – Falling stars
• Max Fall feat. Dan Vozniuc & Malloy – Game lover
• Nadia Moșneagu – Memories
• Rodica & Ivan Aculov – Stop lying

The eighth finalist, chosen by televoting only is:

• Felicia Dunaf – You and me

These eight songs join the eight songs that qualified from the first semifinal that was held on Tuesday:

• Maxim Zavidia – La la love
• Valeria Pașa – Save love
• Doinița Gherman – Irresistible
• DoReDoS – FunnyFolk
• Viola – In the name of love
• Valentin Uzun – Mine
• Che-MD – Vodă e cu noi
• Emilia Russu – I am not the same

The Moldovan final will take place on Saturday. The winner out of the sixteen finalists, will go to represent Moldova in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016.

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