Norwegian beauty Maria who will be representing her country at the forthcoming 2008 Eurovision Song Contest with the song Hold On Be Strong, was interviewed during rehearsels by Barry Viniker. She talks about how this year's Eurovision song came about, along with the author of the song, explaining that the song was written 10 years back.

Maria is also seen singing former Norwegian Eurovision entries during the interview: Romeo (1986),La Det Swing (1985 Eurovision winner). Maria also expresses her love for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Interview with Maria from Norway.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ktwiHhWLm0&rel=0


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