My flying reporter Robert chatted a bit with Pastora Soler the other day. Read about her initial reaction to TVE's proposal and her plans after Eurovision here:
Pastora, thank you for this interview!
You are pretty much an estasblished artist in the Spanish speaking
countries. What do you wish to gain with this participation?
I wish to enjoy this experience. I
think this is a very imporatnt event in Europe and for me it's very
important stage to sing in and to promote my music not only in Europe
but in Latin America, too.
I hope to cross over to the non-Spanish
speaking markets and release my music there, too.
Did you concider Eurovision before or
is this the first year when you thought it might be a good idea?
No! I never thought to go to Eurovision
before. Never in my life! It was a surprise when TVE asked me to do
it and first I was a bit afraid as it's also a risk but then I
thought it will be a wonderful experience and here I am.
What are your plans after Eurovision?
I will be touring until
October-November in Spain and then I'm off to America. Miami and
Mexico. I'm quite popular in Florida among the Cuban people and
Eurovision is also rather popular in countries like Venezuela, Mexico
and many other countries in Latin America and I see these days people
are following me very closely there.
What has been your nicest experience in
show business so far?
I have been in this business for 17
years and I have a lot of good experiences. But my very first
concert... and many great moments with my fans who are supporting me
and singing with me.... even on this last tour when they were singing
Quedate conmigo with me in Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla... It has been
a very special moment for me!
A group of interational stars made a
version of your song that is a big hit on Youtube right now. Have you
heard it?
Yes! And I cried! It was very
emotional, it's beautiful!
Do you have some other activities
besides singing?
Yes, I have studied art history in the
university, I love the arts. I love the sea, sports, nature so
I just love to spend some time in Sevilla, my city. I'm always
working and touring so when I have a chance to be in Sevilla with my
friends and family, that's how I relax.
Last question: What's your favourite
Spanish entry?
Eres tu. (… and here Robert and
Pastora start singing.....:-) ). Bailar pegados. And Vuelve conmigo.
Gracias Pastora for this interview and
good luck in the final!
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