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khalvashi performing at the eurovision song contest 2007 sopho khalvashi batumi , adjara , georgia სოფო ხალვაში solo_singer 31 may 1986 vocals electronic , pop esc 2007 - sopho khalvashi - visionary dream.jpg sopho khalvashi
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sopho khalvashi

sopho khalvashi -lrb- ; born 31 may 1986 in batumi , adjara -rrb- , also sometimes known as simply sopho , is a georgian musician of laz heritage .
it was announced on 12 december 2006 that she would represent her home nation at the eurovision song contest 2007 .
the song `` visionary dream '' was georgia 's first entry into the contest .
the song was previously called `` my story '' .
in the semifinal on 10 may 2007 , she finished eighth ; as one of the top 10 qualifiers she secured a spot for georgia in the final .
in the final on 12 may 2007 , she finished 12th , earning maximum points from one country , lithuania .
she claimed third prize at the commercial song contest `` new wave '' 2006 in jūrmala , latvia .
after success there she signed a contract with russian management agency `` ars '' led by russian composer igor krutoy .
she then returned in triumph to her homeland , where she immediately received an offer from the imedi tv channel to host local talent show `` on imedi 's waves '' .
