{"id":51122,"date":"2024-05-09T18:29:44","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T16:29:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=2038279"},"modified":"2024-05-09T20:05:18","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T18:05:18","slug":"who-are-alyona-alyona-and-jerry-heil-meet-ukraine-eurovision-2024-entry","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/who-are-alyona-alyona-and-jerry-heil-meet-ukraine-eurovision-2024-entry\/","title":{"rendered":"Who are Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil? Meet Ukraine Eurovision 2024 entry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Could Ukraine win Eurovision once again? <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Katelyn Mensah\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Thursday, 09 May 2024 at 16:29 PM<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>After winning Ukraine\u2019s Vidbir, Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil came out on top and performed during the first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/entertainment\/eurovision-2024-date-location\/\">Eurovision<\/a> 2024 semi-final \u2013 and bagged themselves a spot in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/entertainment\/eurovision-2024-final\/\">Grand Final<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Ukraine previously won the song content back in 2022, but due to the ongoing war, the following event was held in the United Kingdom as Sam Ryder had come in second place.<\/p>\n<p>The duo told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/culture\/2024\/05\/08\/all-war-is-sht-alyona-alyona-jerry-heil-on-representing-ukraine-at-eurovision\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EuroNews<\/a> they are \u201chappy\u201d to be able to take part in Eurovision and represent their culture. So, do they have what it takes to bring home the trophy once again?<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s everything you need to know about Ukraine Eurovision 2024 entry Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Who is Ukraine Eurovision 2024 entry Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--full\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% * (2000 \/ 3000));\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/alyona-alyona-jerry-heil-eurovision-ukraine-2024-d7e63be.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C200, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/alyona-alyona-jerry-heil-eurovision-ukraine-2024-d7e63be.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=600%2C400 2x, 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https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/alyona-alyona-jerry-heil-eurovision-ukraine-2024-d7e63be.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1668%2C1112 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/alyona-alyona-jerry-heil-eurovision-ukraine-2024-d7e63be.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=2224%2C1483 4x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-2038306 align size-full image-handler__image image-handler__image--full no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/alyona-alyona-jerry-heil-eurovision-ukraine-2024-d7e63be.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil stood opposite each other, holding a microphone each as they sing.\" title=\"Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Yuri Gryaznov\/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong>Age: <\/strong>32 and 28<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instagram:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alyona.alyona.official\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@alyona.alyona.official<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thejerryheil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@thejerryheil<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>X\/Twitter:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/p>\n<p>Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil first collaborated in 2022 after releasing Ridni Moi, and soon followed it up with their joint album Dai Boh.<\/p>\n<p>The pair are both incredibly popular in Ukraine, and have proven hugely successful in their careers as solo artists in addition to as a duo.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How old are Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Alyona Alyona is <strong>32<\/strong> <strong>years old<\/strong> while Jerry Heil is <strong>28 years old<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What nationality are Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Alyona Alyona is <strong>Ukrainian<\/strong> and was born in Kapitanivka, Kirovohrad Oblast. Jerry Heil is also <strong>Ukrainian<\/strong>, having been born in\u00a0Vasylkiv, Kyiv Oblast.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is Ukraine\u2019s Eurovision song called?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The duo have entered the competition with original song <strong>Teresa &amp; Maria<\/strong>, written by themselves and Anton Chilibi and Ivan Klymenko.<\/p>\n<p>You can listen to the full song below.<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"alyona alyona &amp; Jerry Heil - Teresa &amp; Maria | Ukraine \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 | Official Music Video | Eurovision 2024\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k_8cNbF8FLI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<h2><strong>What have Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil said about representing Ukraine at Eurovision 2024?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Speaking of their song in the contest, Alyona Alyona told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/culture\/2024\/05\/08\/all-war-is-sht-alyona-alyona-jerry-heil-on-representing-ukraine-at-eurovision\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EuroNews<\/a>: \u201cWith Mother Teresa and Maria, we created a song about two symbols of kindness and love and unity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you are united, you can win the war, you can change the world and leave something for your children and the children of your children.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where did Ukraine come in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--full\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% * (2000 \/ 3000));\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/tvorchi-eurovision-ukraine-2023-59fef8a.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C200, 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js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/tvorchi-eurovision-ukraine-2023-59fef8a.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Tvorchi performing on stage at Eurovision 2023. They are both waving a Ukrainian flag as they perform.\" title=\"Tvorchi\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Tvorchi.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Anthony Devlin\/Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Ukraine were represented by Tvorchi in 2023 and finish in <strong>sixth place<\/strong> overall.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-is-eurovision-2022-ecf260ca\"><strong>When is Eurovision 2024?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The first of the Eurovision 2024 semi-finals took place on <strong>Tuesday 7th May at 8pm<\/strong>, with the second show set to air on <strong>Thursday 9th May at 8pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Grand Final will take place on <strong>Saturday 11th May at 8pm,<\/strong> taking place at Malm\u00f6 Arena in Sweden.<\/p> <p>The Eurovision Song Contest has faced significant criticism over its decision to allow Israel to compete in this year\u2019s competition in light of the current situation in Gaza and the Middle East, with some fans and members of the music industry calling for a boycott of the ceremony.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"2222\" data-paragraphs-left=\"8\">\n<p>Noel Curran \u2013 director general of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organises Eurovision \u2013 has said in a <a title=\"https:\/\/eurovision.tv\/mediacentre\/frequently-asked-questions-israel-24\" href=\"https:\/\/eurovision.tv\/mediacentre\/frequently-asked-questions-israel-24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\" data-ogsc=\"\">statement<\/a>: \u201cWe understand the concerns and deeply held views around the current conflict in the Middle East. We can\u2019t fail to be moved by the profound suffering of all those caught up in this terrible war.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, the Eurovision Song Contest is a non-political music event and a competition between public service broadcasters who are members of the EBU. It is not a contest between governments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a member-led organisation, our governing bodies \u2013 the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group and the Executive Board \u2013 did review the participants list for the 2024 Contest and agreed that the Israeli public broadcaster KAN met all the competition rules for this year and can participate as it has for the past 50 years.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The artists taking part in this year\u2019s contest have also faced backlash for not pulling out of the ceremony, including the UK\u2019s act Olly Alexander, who signed a <a title=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alexander_olly\/status\/1773651395440267494\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alexander_olly\/status\/1773651395440267494\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\" data-ogsc=\"\">joint statement<\/a> alongside other entrants explaining they \u201cdo not feel comfortable being silent\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is important to us to stand in solidarity with the oppressed and communicate our heartfelt wish for peace, an immediate and lasting ceasefire, and the safe return of all hostages,\u201d the statement read. \u201cWe stand united against all forms of hate, including anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe firmly believe in the unifying power of music, enabling people to transcend differences and foster meaningful conversations and connections. We feel that it is our duty to create and uphold this space, with a strong hope that it will inspire greater compassion and empathy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Eurovision 2024 live final will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 11th May at 8pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"post__content\">\n<div class=\"editor-content mb-lg hidden-print js-piano-locked-content\" data-placement=\"Body\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Check out more of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/entertainment\/\" data-outlook-id=\"5e8dc4a5-d044-46e3-bf3e-efc69810af55\">Entertainment<\/a> coverage or visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/tv-listings\/\" data-outlook-id=\"0c7e1ff1-4f04-467e-bcc5-8d626d3b38aa\">TV Guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/streaming-guide\/\" data-outlook-id=\"ab3d718c-090d-459b-a786-ab2c48561f46\">Streaming Guide<\/a> to find out what else is on. 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