Eurovision 2010: Moldova's Got Talent. Sort of. Meet Pavel Turcu

By Jamie McLoughlin on Jan 14, 10 02:27 PM

Pavel Turcu's Imm Eurovision. He really did just send in a photo with the song in the background.

Eurovision 2010 has created its first superstar. And the irony is, he'll probably wind up far more well-known and wealthy than whoever lifts the trophy at the end of the voting in Oslo on May 29. When Moldovan television put out the call for anyone - absolutely anyone - watching to submit a song for this year's national final, they received one video audition which has created a national sensation. Pavel Turcu is the security guard who is being called Moldova's answer to Susan Boyle after his effort for Oslo , Imm Eurovision, spread like wildfire over the web.

With just 87 songs submitted, and with Moldova still to make a decision on its song for Norway, there is a very good chance that the wave of public interest/sympathy/incredulity which has gone in the favour of previous novelty entries (such as Dustin the Turkey for Ireland, the 'We Are the Winners' song for Lithuania three years ago and even Scooch for the UK) will send Pavel all the way to the Telenor Arena. And from there, he could conquer the continent.

And just to prove Pavel is more than just a mere photograph, here is some delightful footage of him having a bit of a dance. He's a winner in our book.