With just a few hours to go until the first semi-final of Benidorm Fest kicks off, nerves are on edge. And with the participation of not only the artists who will take to the stage to demonstrate their proposals, but also the artists who will present the premieres, before and after programs. Ruth Lorenzo, Marc Calderó and Ana Prada will take first place, while Inés Hernand, Aitor Albiza and Jordi Cruz will take second place. The sextet showed how they felt in an environment like El Castell de Benidorm, where the names of the four artists who will take the stage with their music at this first gala were announced.
Vicco will be one of them. The singer will take to the stage again after participating in last year’s edition as a guest artist this time. Her Night light It has been a success and its notes will be played this Tuesday at the Palau d’Esports L’Illa in Benidorm. With him Abraham Mateo, Beret and Mr. Rain. In this first semi-final, Lérica will join this queue with her song Astronaut; Noah with I miss you; Sofia Coll and her to stay here; Mantra with You will see me; Miss Caffeina and her theme Dot dot dot; with Quique Nice prisoner; Angy Fernández with the song I know who I am; and finally Nebulossa themed Bitch.
RTVE Communications Director María Eizaguirre said: He announced these names and also mentioned the time of the first semi-final, which will start at 22.40. Because there were many requests to start as soon as possible and the television manager said, “We took note of them all” but “the decision was made that we believe is most appropriate for the program to be broadcast.” So he guarantees it will take “less than two hours” as it will “be quite nimble”.
So how do the presenters feel, hours before the competition starts? Ruth Lorenzo, who will be the host of the event, said, “I started to notice the wave coming. My nerves are tense,” and said, “I was very excited and impressed with this year’s set and the show.”. The fact that the artist is the presenter of the Benidorm Festival on the tenth anniversary of his participation in Eurovision adds a special atmosphere to the festival.
For Marc Calderó, the previous hours were heart-stopping going over the script and making sure everything was ready: “We were looking forward to it. When you go on stage and do the first tests, you already feel the energy of the Eurovision Benidorm festival.” He suggested that “There will be surprises in the second one” although he doesn’t assert anything about it: “It’s going to be great.” His partner Ana Prada sums up his feeling in one sentence: “I’m so excited. I’ve been counting the days to reach this moment.” According to him, the scene “had magic, and we only saw it empty.”
Those who will be responsible for the pre-premiere news and post-premiere program also shared their first impressions. “I’m so happy,” asks Inés Hernand, in the friendly and ironic tone that characterizes her.It is possible to enjoy everything from home. We’re here to value laughter, music and talent.” And he made a suggestion: “We can’t just focus on Eurovision, we can also focus on Benidorm Fest, which is already a beautiful event.”
After the premiere hosted by the trio, Aitor Albiza announced that the program “promises the day to be broadcast, so you should stay until the morning.” “We want to embrace those who made it to the finals and had a good time” and we want to embrace those who didn’t make it: ““We don’t have the game of the program, but we’ll be with them to see those little reactions.” Jordi Cruz explains that the pre-premiere program will be “a window to connect and see reactions.” We will show special footage and put it on stage.
Ruth Lorenzo: “My mission is to support artists”
Artist Ruth Lorenzo is changing her role at the Benidorm Festival: “This year I’m looking at it from a different perspective.” Her role will be to “give support and love to artists, because you know how they feel when they do something.” You need to go out and control your nerves. “It’s a very important day for your career.”. For him, after such a performance, “there is a before and after. What happened on that stage remains forever” and can always be seen.
The candidates “only have three minutes to give it their all, it’s a lot of pressure” because they also “have to have a sound check, and because the sound is live, they’re naked. You can see who can get on stage.” phase Eurovision is great, can’t be compared to anything. It’s exciting.” For him, “the most important thing is to give them support, so they don’t feel like they’re being looked at through a magnifying glass. “They are already winners.”
Regarding being the presenter of such an event, he says, “It’s a live program, which is a huge challenge for me. I’m super supported and accompanied,” and states that this situation makes him feel comfortable. He wanted to congratulate this too It’s the “team” that accompanies him because “it’s a way to connect with all audiences.”. It’s for the people we need to be there and turn on the TV.” But the question lingering is: Will her song be played? dancing in the rain At the Benidorm Festival? Ruth Lorenzo said only: “We’ll have to watch the three shows (for the three premieres) to see what happens.”
The frenzy before going on stage
Curiously, the six presenters of the Benidorm Fest premieres and companion programs revealed: whether they are crazy when it comes to getting on stage or not. Inés Hernand made the audience laugh by saying, “I’m not telling you mine, but Mariló Montero’s.” Thus, it turned out that this well-known presenter “deceived himself” and when Hernand shared the program with him, “I said that I would do it if he had a career for many years.” However, she stated that she “didn’t have any crazy feelings.”
Ana Prada doesn’t have these items either, despite requesting things for premieres: “A comfortable heel because I have stairs and I have to walk a lot. It’s not a hobby, but I needed it.” Marc Calderó requested “to see the numbers and names a little bigger, especially during voting.” And as a hobby, “I have to brush my teeth right before I go out.” “I’ve been doing that for years.”
Ruth Lorenzo claims that she is relaxed and does not have any special rituals: “I’m trying to remember what I should say. “If I’m wrong, I’ll be forgiven because I’m from Murcia and it’s been 10 years since I took part in Eurovision.”, he says, smiling. For Jordi Cruz, it’s important to leave your social networks ready and then “turn off your phone and enjoy the live show.” And Aitor Albiza assures me that he ordered a glass of champagne, touched my lucky quartz and went to the bath.” Will all these rituals bring them luck?