United States in the OTI Festival 1981

United States in the
OTI Festival 1981
OTI Festival 1981
Participating broadcasterSpanish International Network (SIN)
Country United States
Selection processNational OTI–SIN Festival
Selection date10 October 1981
Competing entry
Song"Cuando fuiste mujer"
ArtistAldo Matta
Songwriters
  • Vilma Planas
  • Héctor Garrido
Placement
Final result3rd, 22 points
Participation chronology
◄1980 1981 1982►

The United States was represented at the OTI Festival 1981 with the song "Cuando fuiste mujer", written by Vilma Planas and Héctor Garrido, and performed by Aldo Matta. The participating broadcaster representing the country, the Spanish International Network (SIN), selected its entry through a national televised competition. The song, that was performed in position 6, placed third with 22 points, tying with the entry from Mexico, out of 21 competing entries.