Greek-Australian singer Diana Rouvas has set her eyes on Eurovision

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Diana Rouvas Source: SBS Greek/Dina Gerolymou

Diana Rouvas, the winner of The Voice, has Australia talking about her talent. She has now set her eyes to representing Australia at this year's Eurovision song contest.


On Saturday 8th of February Diana Rouvas will be vying for the Eurovision - Australia decides crown. The winner will represent Australia in Rotterdam's Eurovision song contest 2020. 

Diana was born in Sydney to a Greek father and an Australian mother. She grew up in a music family: her Greek father, a jeweler from Samos, was a piano player. Her paternal grandmother was educated in Egypt aand sung in many languages. Her parents are professional musicians and music teachers. "I was on stage before I was born" she told SBS Greek.
Diana Rouvas
Source: SBS
'Whilst it's a competition I'll just be doing what I always do which is being way too hard on myself, which is a lesson I am constantly learning, it's not that necessary, working hard and aiming to enjoy that moment" she said to SBS Greek regarding her approach to Eurovision- Australia Decides. 

"That's one of my biggest lessons" Diana Rouvas, who teaches vocals, says about her own learning journey " is enjoying the moment, 'cause I think when you get really serious about what you are doing (...) yyou forget a bit about the fun".  
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