At 21 , he tried out for the second edition of the Spanish interactive reality TV show '' Operación Triunfo '' ( Spain 's version of Fame Academy or Star Academy ) where he finished second . The winner of that edition of OT was Ainhoa Cantalapiedra . As one of the top three contestants of the edition , Carrasco bid to represent Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002 , but the chance to represent Spain was won by Beth
Eurovision Song Contest 2002
Eurovision Song Contest 2002
Manuel Carrasco