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.
