OTI Festival 1997

The (OTI) designated the (CPR) as the host broadcaster for the 26th edition of the OTI Festival. The broadcaster staged the event in Lima. The location selected was that is the main public square of the historic centre of the city. This was the second time the festival was held outdoors, being the first the 1995 edition. == Participants ==

Broadcasters from twenty-two countries participated in this edition of the OTI festival. The OTI members, public or private broadcasters from Spain, Portugal, and twenty Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries of Ibero-America signed up for the festival. All the countries that participated the previous edition returned. Some of the participating broadcasters, such as those representing Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Mexico, selected their entries through their regular national televised competitions. Other broadcasters decided to select their entry internally. == Festival overview ==

The festival consisted of a semi-final on Friday 24 October and a final on Saturday 25 October 1997, beginning at 20:00 PET (01:00+1 UTC). It was presented by Jorge Beleván and Claudia Doig. The musical director was Víctor Salazar, who conducted the 60-piece orchestra when required. The twenty-two participating entries were performed in the semi-final, of which only ten advanced to the final, with Peru having a guaranteed place in the final as the host country. The stage featured a large colorful backdrop in the semi-final, which was removed for the final, revealing the water fountain and the Metropolitan Cathedral behind it. The final featured a guest performance by Chayanne. The winner was the song "" performed by Iridián representing Mexico; with "" by Erick León representing Costa Rica placing second; and "" by Dúo La Plata representing Spain placing third. The festival ended with a reprise of the winning entry. Jury The members of a single jury selected their favourite songs in a secret vote. In the final only the top three places were revealed. The members of the jury were: • Los del Ríosinger-songwriters • Yurisinger, represented Mexico in 1984 • Delia Fialloscreenwriter • Kike Santandersongwriter • singer • Luis Aguilésinger-songwriters • Jordi Gómez Llunassinger • Claudia DopftMiss Peru 1997 ==Broadcast==

The festival was broadcast in the 22 participating countries where the corresponding OTI member broadcasters relayed the contest through their networks after receiving it live via satellite. Known details on the broadcasts in each country, including the specific broadcasting stations and commentators are shown in the tables below. } == References ==