Eurovision: the best of the last 20 years

Eurovision: the best of the last 20 years - For the first time in history, the annual Eurovision Song Contest this year happens in Portugal. The competition, which has run every year since 1956, features singers from across Europe and attracts a huge TV audience.

This year, Netta from Israel captured the hearts of viewers and judges alike. But how many winners from the past 20 years of Eurovision can you remember?

Click on the photo gallery to jog your memory of who came up trumps in the Eurovision over the last two decades!

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Netta - The Israeli won the contest this year with the song 'Toy' .

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Salvador Sobral - He became Portugal's first ever winner in 2017, with "Amar pelos dois".

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Jamala - The Ukrainian singer won in 2016, with the song "1944".

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Måns Zelmerlöw - 2015 was Sweden's year, with Zelmerlöw winning for the song "Heroes".

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Conchita Wurst - "Rise Like a Phoenix", sung by Conchita Wurst, took the top spot in 2014.

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Emmelie de Forest - Denmark's entry "Only Teardrops" won in 2013.

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Loreen - 2012 saw Loreen do it for Sweden with "Euphoria".

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Elli & Nikki - 2011 winner "Running Scared" marked Azerbaijan's first Eurovision victory.

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Lena Meyer-Landrut - The german singer won in 2010 with "Satellite".

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Alexander Rybak - Folk hit "Fairytale" captured European hearts in 2009, winning the competition for Norway.

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Dima Bilan - The Russian won in 2008 with the song "Believe".

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Marija Šerifović - "Molitva" gave victory to Serbia in 2007.

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Lordi - Novelty rockers Lordi won the prize for Finland in 2006 with "Hard Rock Hallelujah".

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Helena Paparizou - "My Number One" was number One for Greece in 2005.

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Ruslana - The Ukrainian won in 2004 with the track "Wild Dance".

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Sertab Erener - "Everyway That I Can" did the business for Turkey in 2003.

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Marie N - "I Wanna" won in 2002, giving Latvia a first victory.

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Tanel Padar and Dave Benton - They gave Estonia a first Eurovision win in 2001 with "Everybody".

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Olsen Brothers - Danish hit "Fly on the Wings of Love" took home the points in 2000.

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Charlotte Nilsson - Swedish entry "Take Me to Your Heaven" won the last Eurovision of the 20th century.

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Dana International - This "Diva" won the prize for Israel in 1998.

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Eurovision: the best of the last 20 years

Jog your memory with this list of winners over the last two decades

12/05/18 | StarsInsider

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For the first time in history, the annual Eurovision Song Contest this year happens in Portugal. The competition, which has run every year since 1956, features singers from across Europe and attracts a huge TV audience.

Click on the photo gallery to jog your memory of who came up trumps in the Eurovision over the last two decades!