Montage with Melody performing on stage at the Benidorm Fest; the Eurovision 2025 logo in Basel and a surprised emoji.
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The secrets you don't know about Melody, Spain's representative in Eurovision 2025

The singer secured a spot at the Eurovision festival last night after being declared the winner at the Benidorm Fest.

Last night Melody became Spain's representative at Eurovision 2025. She did so by being proclaimed the winner of the Benidorm Fest with the song Esa diva. A triumph that has put her in the media spotlight and has allowed some of her secrets to come to light.

These are curiosities about her professional or personal life that are unknown to the general public. But now we're going to reveal them to you.

Melody with long dark hair dressed in a pink blouse and matching jacket, posing in front of a brick background with red neon lights.
Melody has already joined the history of Eurovision | Europa Press

Melody's artistic secrets, who will go to Eurovision to represent our country

Melody triumphed yesterday among the public's votes, captivating them with the show she brought to perform Esa diva on the Benidorm Fest stage. From there, she managed to beat Daniela Blasco and Jkbello, her closest rivals. Thus, she made her dream of becoming the one who will represent our country in the next Eurovision Festival, which will take place in Basel on May 17, come true.

Her victory has made us all want to know more about her. The best way to do so is through the secrets that are unknown about her personal and professional sphere.

Melody in a black hat and dark dress sings while sitting on a swing lit by a spotlight on the stage of the Benidorm Fest.
Melody has several interesting personal secrets | RTVE

Few know, for example, that her real name is Melodía. Hence, her destiny seemed linked to music, debuting at just 10 years old and achieving great popularity thanks to singles like El baile del gorila. Her precocious talent, discovered by El Fary, made her a prominent figure in the Spanish music scene.

Despite her Andalusian roots and her inclination for folklore, Melody has found inspiration in artists from various genres. Besides admiring Rocío Dúrcal, she feels a deep fascination for international icons like Michael Jackson and Tina Turner. This mix of influences has enriched her musical style, giving her a unique versatility.

Before each performance, she has a peculiar routine: she needs to be alone to concentrate. This habit helps her focus and mentally prepare for the show. It will be interesting to see how she handles this custom in the bustling Eurovision environment.

Curiosities and secrets of Melody's personal life: her son and her partner

Regarding her private life, Melody has always been very reserved. However, it has been known that in February of last year she became a mother for the first time, welcoming her son Cairo.

The father is Ignacio Batallán, a 39-year-old Argentine model and athlete, with whom she has been in a relationship since 2021. They met when he started being her personal trainer, and since then they have built a solid relationship.

So solid that her partner has been a constant support, joining her whenever he can in her performances, despite his busy schedule. He not only has a training center in Fuengirola but also owns his own volleyball club.

Ignacio Batallán's story, Melody's boyfriend, at the gym taking a selfie in front of the mirror, wearing a black t-jersey and green shorts.
Ignacio Batallán has been Melody's partner for years | Instagram, @batallanii

Secrets to which a singular hidden pleasure that she recently revealed to Los 40 Principales is added. No more and no less than she likes to drink everything with a straw.

With her victory at the Benidorm Fest, Melody has secured her participation in Eurovision 2025 in Basel. But she has also rekindled the public's interest in her.

Her evolution from child prodigy to established artist is a testament to her talent and dedication. Now, with Esa diva, she seeks to conquer the European stage and leave an indelible mark on the festival's history. All the luck in the world.

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