Melody: "The artist sees himself on stage; gambling has nothing to do with art."

How do you feel about representing Spain? I'm incredibly happy, very content. I'm experiencing a very exciting moment and feeling so much warmth and affection from the fans... It really fills me with pride.

Have you had time to stop and think about what brought you here? There have been many things, many projects, many albums, many singles... It's been 24 years; time hasn't jumped from De pata negra to now all of a sudden, and it's fantastic that all this time has passed and that I still have that energy, that good attitude, as I say, and that desire to keep working and keep promoting art and music.

How hard is it to prepare for Eurovision? It's tough, of course, but normally, in my projects, I'm one of those who give it my all and I like to see everything and review it. And I put in work and work and more work. I'm an independent artist, and I'm not here by chance. If I hadn't worked hard, been consistent, and prepared vocally and evolved artistically, I wouldn't be here.

What's it like focusing on just one song, repeating the same choreography over and over again? It's a bit crazy, but it's a beautiful kind of crazy, really. We're going to represent my country, and what we're trying to do is make the most of every movement, every light, every outfit, every costume.

So what's your anchor in this madness? Family and, of course, the values ​​instilled in me since I was little, about the fact that no one is better than anyone else. It's all very nice, but it's part of my job. Everyone has a different job, and no one is lesser, worse, or better.

The term diva is often used in a derogatory way, but you've put a new spin on it... I came up with "That Diva" to explain the diva that I am and that I see in other women, in many divas, in struggling mothers, in artists who have more potential and in those who don't. It's always been said of a top artist that she was, 'she's a diva.' It's true that the word has been misinterpreted, linking it to being haughty, but let's not forget that its origin is that of an artist who has something special. I believe we can all have that in each of us, in each project, and in each profession.

What was it like going to La Moncloa to meet Pedro Sánchez? I'm very happy because they congratulated me for my work. Receiving that welcome and being recognized for your work is always nice. It's not the first time I've done it in my life. I've been here for many years, and not only in Spain but in Latin America, I've had the opportunity to go to different presidential palaces and have been congratulated. I've discussed this with my colleagues; I hope it's not the first time, nor the last. I think it's great that music is given its place, just as sports are; they always wish the best and hope that athletes who compete abroad do well.

And music is fundamental… Music is something very important in our lives. Let's imagine a time without music. Then it would be wonderful if, just as different sports and other events are given their place, it continued to happen with Eurovision and the world of music and art, which bring so much joy to our daily lives.

What will the choreography or staging be like in the final? It's a different approach on stage because we don't want to bring the same style we brought to the Benidorm Fest. It's going to be very powerful. It involves a lot of dancing, but it also has a very heartfelt, very sentimental, and very heartfelt aspect. The performance will go through different moments and different facets.

Does being in music for 24 years help you cope with the stress of going on stage at Eurovision? Absolutely, of course. It certainly gives me a lot of experience to be able to face all of this with more composure and calm.

What do you think of the bookmakers, who haven't given you good omens at first? The bookmakers have been a bit soft on us, from what I've heard, because I don't really go into it and I don't even know what it looks like, to be honest. The artist sees himself on stage; the bookmakers have nothing to do with the art.