Ahead of his participation in Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix 2026 this weekend, Tim spoke to Leonardo Amor who is participating with his song “Prayer”.
Check out our interview with Leonardo here!
In the interview Tim and Leonardo talk about the inspiration for the song “Prayer”, Leonardo’s experiences growing up in the Philippines, and how the song ended up being submitted to the Norwegian selection.
Who is Leonardo Amor?
Leonardo Amor was born in the Philippines and moved to Norway to pursue a musical career. He has already performed for Norway internationally in the WCOPA (World Championships of Performing Arts) in Los Angeles and competed in Norway’s The Voice.
In 2025, he graduated from the LIMPI music school in Norway, where he learned songwriting and wrote the song featured in this years’ MGP. He is also no stranger to trying to get into Eurovision, also appearing in 2025 in San Marino’s national selection with the song “Calling For You.”
You can listen to Leonardo’s recommended listen below:
Norway’s Eurovision journey
The Scandinavian nation made its debut in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1960, with Nora Brockstedt and the song “Voi Voi”, which placed 4th. Since their debut, they have participated 62 times, and made the Grand Final 59 of these. In addition, Norway has won the competition three times – in 1985, 1995, and 2009.
Norway’s latest Eurovision participation saw them being represented by Kyle Alessandro with the song “Lighter”. After qualifying for the final, Norway placed 18th in the Grand Final, receiving 89 points, 22 of which from the jury and 67 from televoters.
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