Monaco in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005

Eurovision Song Contest 2005
Country	Monaco
National selection
Selection process	Internal Selection
Selected entrant	Lise Darly
Selected song	"Tout de moi"
Finals performance
Semi-final result	Failed to qualify (24th)

The French singer Lise Darly was selected internally represent Monaco in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 with the song "Tout de Moi" (All Of Me). Lise finished second to Maryon in the Monegasque singer selection of 2004. The song is written and composed by Philippe Bosco.

Lise Darly started her career in 1996 and has won several competitions, such as the ‘Graine de Star Tour’ in Mandelieu, where she came first out of 100 participants. In 2001 she decided to turn professional, touring with several famous French-speaking artists . In 2003 she started performing with the Grand Orchestra of Baie des Anges at shows, conferences and parties. Since then she has been travelling around to sing in France and other European countries. In 2004, Lise took part in the Eurovision casting process organized by TMC. Lise came in second to 2004 participant Maryon.

The spokesperson who revealed Monaco's votes for other countries was TMC host Anne Allegrini.^[1]

References

1. ^ Philips, Roel (2005-05-17). "The 39 spokespersons!". ESCToday. http://www.esctoday.com/news/read/4409. Retrieved 2009-04-28.