Moldova in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008

Moldova in the
Eurovision Song Contest 2008
Eurovision Song Contest 2008
Participating broadcasterTeleRadio-Moldova (TRM)
Country Moldova
Selection processO melodie pentru Europa 2008
Selection date9 February 2008
Competing entry
Song"A Century of Love"
ArtistGeta Burlacu
Songwriters
  • Oleg Baraliuc
  • Vica Demici
Placement
Semi-final resultFailed to qualify (12th)
Participation chronology
◄2007 2008 2009►

Moldova was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song "A Century of Love", composed by Oleg Baraliuc, with lyrics by Victoria Demici, and performed by Geta Burlacu. The Moldovan participating broadcaster, TeleRadio-Moldova (TRM), organised the national final O melodie pentru Europa 2008 in order to select its entry for the contest. 27 entries competed to represent Moldova, with 12 being shortlisted to participate in the televised national final which took place on 9 February 2008. "A Century of Love" performed by Geta Burlacu emerged as the winner after gaining the most points following the combination of votes from a jury panel, a TRM committee, and a public televote.

Moldova was drawn to compete in the first semi-final of the contest which took place on 20 May 2008. Performing during the show in position 4, "A Century of Love" was not announced among the 10 qualifying entries of the first semi-final and therefore did not qualify to compete in the final. This marked the first time that Moldova failed to qualify to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest from a semi-final since its first entry in 2005. It was later revealed that Moldova placed twelfth out of the 19 participating countries in the semi-final with 36 points.