THIS YEAR'S ENTRY

 SELECTION
Due to a series of poor results and the current economic climate, there were early reports that Poland may join the list of countries that would not be in Oslo. However TVP decided to continue their Eurovision participation and announced an open call for songs at the end of 2009, with the requirement that the entries had to be the work of Polish citizens. "Wild Cards" were given to some entries and ten songs competed in the Polish national final, which was held on February 14th at the TVP studios in Warsaw, hosted by Aleksandra Rosiak & Artur Orzech. The winner was chosen by text  voting. The runaway winner, taking over one third of the votes  was "Legenda" performed by Marcin Mroziński.

 BIOGRAPHY
Marcin Mrozinski was chosen to represent Poland this year, with a song by himself and Marcin Nierubiec. His fans have high hopes for the entry, what do you think of it?

Marcin Mrozinski is a 24-year-old singer and actor. He also writes and composes his own songs. He was 8-year-old when debuting in TV kindershow 5-10-15 and later took part in most of children's song contests in Poland always achieving top scores.

Since then, Marcin has a lot of success as actor and singer. He hosts a Cartoon Network production Staraoke recorded in MTV’s studio in London as well and currently he is working on his first solo album.

Marcin is an actor currently starring in four theatre productions in Poland, The Phantom of the Opera, Boyband, Piosenka Jest Dobra Na Wszystko and Notre Dame l'Histoire concert based on musical Notre Dame de Paris and he was also selected to star in another musical, Les Miserables which premieres in September in Warsaw.

His overwhelming victory in the Polish national selection makes him the 15th representative of his country. Marcin’s fans believe the song will be a legendary contribution to the contest.

The composer of the song, Marcin Nierubiec is a songwriter and composer. He has cooperated with many top Polish artists like Doda, Maryla Rodowicz, Krzysztof Krawczyk, Michał Bajor, Michał Rudaś and others.

Marcin Nierubiec also composes his music for theatre plays, TV programmes and children. His sacral Hymn to Saint Stanisław Kostka was performed on the occasion of celebrations devoted to late Pope John Paul II.

 REACTION
"Legenda" was one of the favourites to win the Polish selection, but since being chosen it has not fared well on internet polls. Bookmakers have also been unenthusiastic, not including Poland among the favourites to qualify for the final and with odds of 300/1, it is one of the biggest outsiders for victory in Oslo.

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