Georgina Abela

Georgina Abela (born 23 April 1959) is a Maltese singer and actress. She is best known for representing Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest on several occasions, either as an entrant, backing vocalist or songwriter.

Career Abela began singing at a young age, and competed in children's festivals in her youth. In 1985, she gained exposure after singing in a TV show, and was able to perform in and clubs across Malta and festivals further afield. The duo came 6th in the competition. She returned to the contest the following year, this time as co-songwriter (with Raymond Mahoney) of Malta's song, "Little Child".

In 1996, Abela sang again at Eurovision, this time as a backing vocalist for "In a Woman's Heart".

In 2015, Abela was a backing vocalist for Winter Moods' 30th anniversary concert.

Musical theatre In 2004, Abela was a cast member in 1565 – The Musical, a musical about the Great Siege of Malta. She returned in 2015 for a concert performance of the show.

In 2009, Abela recorded "Il-Warda" for the remake of Maltese rock opera Ġensna.

In 2010, Abela originated the role of Mary of Nazareth in the musical Għeruqna.

Personal life Abela was born in Qormi. Her son, Ryan Paul Abela (born 1991), is also a singer.

Eurovision

Year Title Rank 1991 Could it be (performer) 6th 1992 Little Child (songwriter) 3rd 1996 In a Woman's Heart (backing vocalist) 10th 2001 Another Summer Night (lyricist) 9th