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Blogilkar exclusive. PASTORA SOLER INTERVIEW


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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