Eurovision-2012 winner: I love the people of Azerbaijan

The recipe of winning is to be yourself and be true to yourself, Eurovision-2012 Song Contest winner Sweden's Loreen said at the press conference after the final voting of the contest, Trend reports.

"I want to express my gratitude to all who believed in me," she said. "I am also a very shy person, such attention is not usual for me".

She also added that her team was first to congratulate her. The singer admitted that she was full of emotions while being in the Green room.

Loreen said her dance represents freedom, without any rules and move the way you want.

Lorine Zineb Noka Talhaoui, better known by her stage name Loreen, is a Swedish pop singer and music producer. She represents Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan with her entry "Euphoria".

Speaking about the host country, Loreen said she loved the people of Azerbaijan, and the food in the country is great as well. She also answered a question about her lucky number, which is 17.

"People here are friendly," she noted. "I hope my song will stay in people's hearts for a long time".