Portugal was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1983 with the song "", written and performed by Armando Gama. The Portuguese participating broadcaster, (RTP), selected its entry at the 1983.
Before Eurovision
1983 (RTP) held the 1983 at the Coliseu do Porto in Porto on 5 March 1983, hosted by Valentina Torres and Eládio Clímaco. The winning song was chosen by the votes of 22 regional juries.
Armando Gama previously took part in the 1980 Portuguese semi-finals with the group Sarabanda. Carlos Paião had represented Portugal in Eurovision in 1981. + Final – 5 March 1983 Artist Song Points Place 1Sofia"Erva ruim"529 2Sofia"Terra desmedida" 808 3Ana"Parabéns, parabéns a você"996 4Armando Gama"Esta balada que te dou"2321 5Cândida Branca Flor and Carlos Paião"Vinho do Porto (Vinho de Portugal)"1484 6Xico Jorge"Mal d'amores"2711 7Herman José"A cor do teu baton"2092 8Jorge Fernando"Rosas brancas para o meu amor"867 9Helena Isabel"E afinal quem és tu?"1493 10Broa de Mel"No calor da noite"4510 11Tessa"Ave do paraíso"612 12Alexandra"Rosa flor mulher"1435
At Eurovision On the night of the final Gama performed 17th in the running order, following Israel and preceding Austria. At the close of voting "Esta balada que te dou" placing Portugal 13th of the 20 entries. The Portuguese jury awarded its 12 points to the winner song from Luxembourg.
Voting
+ Points awarded to Portugal Score Country 12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
+ Points awarded by Portugal Score Country 12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
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