Spanish TV platform Movistar Plus+ announces green light for new series “La Canción”, Depicting Spain’s 1968 Eurovision victory with the legendary “La La La”.
The song “La La La” was performed on the Eurovision stage by singer Massiel, securing Spain’s first victory in the competition. However, the path to victory included significant drama. Initially, singer Joan Manuel Serrat was chosen to represent Spain with the song and intended to perform it in the Catalan language. Due to Serrat’s insistence on singing in Catalan, the Spanish national broadcaster (TVE) decided to replace him at the last minute with singer Massiel.
The song won first place in the competition, beating United Kingdom by a single point. Now, the story behind Spain’s 1968 Eurovision victory is set to be featured in a new TV series.
Rising Star Carolina Yuste to Portray Massiel
Actress Carolina Yuste, 33, will portray the successful singer Massiel in the series. The Spanish actress gained recognition in her feature film debut, winning the Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Carmen & Lola.” Playing a singing role is not unfamiliar to Carolina, as she portrayed a singer in the 2023 film “Jokes & Cigarettes.” Additionally, in a video uploaded to her Instagram account, Carolina impersonates singer Amy Winehouse, demonstrating her unique vocal timbre.
Spain in Eurovision 2024
“Zorra” is the name of the song performed by the duo Nebulossa, representing Spain at Eurovision 2024 held in Malmö. The duo won the Spanish Eurovision selection “Benidorm Fest 2024”. Spain reached 22nd place in the grand final with 30 points. This is the seventh time in the last decade that Spain has received one of the last five places in the Eurovision final.
Eurovision 2025: This will be Spain’s 65th participation in Eurovision. Spain joined the competition in 1961 and won it twice consecutively in 1968 and 1969. Spain has hosted the contest on its territory only once in 1969 and since then holds the longest waiting time since its last victory – 55 years.
