Romanian rising star Costel Busuioc, winner of the "Hijos de Babel" contest, became an image vector for the president, for mayors, businessmen and ministers. President Traian Basescu and Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu rushed to congratulate the artist in prime time, two mayors fight on who should declared Costel Busuioc their citizen of honor, online developers already bought the costelbusuioc.ro and costelbusuioc.com domains and a musician deputy, Madalin Voicu, offers a friendly hand.

PM Calin Popescu Tariceanu declared before the contest final that Busuioc "creates a better image of Romanians in Spain", while president Basescu has personally called Costel to congratulate him.

Former PM Nastase also praises Busuioc on his blog, while deputy Madalin Voicu offers the support of his foundation.