Credits
News
© danieldiges.com
Magical surprise in store
Spain: Daniel speaks to esctoday.com
Daniel, what has it meant for you to win the Spanish Eurovision final? Can you believe it, that you will be representing Spain at the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest?
Well, to tell you the truth, it came to me as a real surprise winning the Spanish Eurovision final as I was not among the hot favourites to win the competition. There were many great singers in the competition with fabulous songs. It will be a mindblowing and incredible experience to be singing live in front of the thousands of fans and viewers in Oslo, as well as the millions of television viewers who will watch me performing live and representing my country. It hasn't hit me yet! I still can't believe I will be representing Spain at the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest!
Has your life changed since you were declared the winner of the Spanish Eurovision national final? How was the day after?
If my life has changed after winning the Spanish Eurovision national final? I'd say yes, it has changed in some ways! Currently I am busy giving interviews, fullfilling all my appointments with the media and the press and preparing for Oslo. It's mad and hectic, but I am really enjoying it. The day after my victory I finally got to rest, and I was trying to come to terms with the latest developments in my life, winning the Spanish final and thus having the honour of representing Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Have you heard any of the competing entries at this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Please comment which ones have attracted your fancy. Any favourites?
Well, I haven't had a chance to listen to all the competing entries as I have been busy with my promotion and with my preparations for Oslo. I don't think all the songs are selected yet. It's too early to talk about any favourites
Can you please tell us how will Algo pequeñito be staged in Oslo? Will there be a circus theme to the performance?
Well, I can only reveal that both the song and the performance in Oslo will have a suprise. I can't say more at the moment. I hope you will enjoy the surprise we have in store!
The last time Spain competed with a waltz song was back in 1978 with José Vélez. What do you think of his song <i>Bailemos un vals</i>?
José Vélez is an extraordinary artist, he represented Spain in 1978 with the song Bailemos un vals, he achieved a 9th placing in Paris. I don't think his entry has any similarity to Algo pequeñito. But I do hope we enjoy the same success he enjoyed back in 1978 both in Spain and Europe with his song.
Have you spoken to any of the former Spanish Eurovision representatives after your victory in the Spanish national final? Have any of them given you any advice?
I haven't had the chance to speak to any of them in person. Massiel sent me a message while she was on a television show, saying that she liked my song and that she believes we can win in Oslo. Betty Missiego has sent me a message through YouTube supporting me.
Will you be filming a preview videoclip for your song Algo pequeñito? Please tell us something about it?
Well, currently we are busy filming the Spanish preview videoclip. TVE is working very hard in order to come up with something magical and special. All I can say about it, is that it promises to be very special with an essence of magic! I am sure you will be happy with the outcome!
Willl you be travelling around Europe in order to promote your song and entry around Europe? If so, where will you be going? And when?
We have been invited to attend some national finals in Europe, but unfortunately due to our tight schedule and preparations for Oslo we have had to decline. As you know, we have been busy with the filming of the Spanish preview video during the last days.
Are you going to record the Spanish Eurovision entry Algo Pequenito in other language other than Spanish? Will there be an English or French version?
I would love to record an English and French version of Algo pequeñito. We are actually considering it. But we haven't decided anything yet, as we haven't had the time.
Are you aware that many fans in Europe like your song and appreciate both your performance and vocal skills?
Yes, I am really grateful and thankful to all the fans all over Europe. I receive messages every day from them telling me how much they like my song, wishing me good luck, etc. I really appreciate it. It is such a beautiful feeling when people from so many different lands and cultures appreciate and value your work. I hope they continue supporting me on the 29th of May in Oslo. I would like thank each and everyone sincerely from the bottom of my heart
Do you have a message for the esctoday.com readers and the Eurovision fans accross Europe?
I would like send my best wishes and hugs to all the esctoday.com readers. I am very grateful and thankful for your support. I would like to request everyone to please listen to my song Algo pequeñito, and if you like it and enjoy it please recommend it to a friend. Hence Algo pequeñito (Something tiny) could become something great in Oslo at the Eurovision Song Contest!
We would like to thank Daniel Diges and TVE for this interview and wish Daniel the best of luck in Oslo.
Daniel Diges - Algo pequeñito
Related polls
- Norway: Vote for your favourite song in the final of Melodi Grand Prix
- Azerbaijan: Vote for your favourite act in the final of Milli Seçim Turu
- Hungary: Vote for your favourite act in the final of A Dal
- Iceland: Vote for your favourite song in the final of Songvakeppni Sjonvarpsins
- Malta: Vote for your favourite act in the final of Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2012
- Hungary: Vote for your favourite act in the second semifinal of A Dal
- Norway: Vote for your favourite song in the third semifinal of Melodi Grand Prix
- Sweden: Vote for your favourite act in the first semifinal of Melodifestivalen
- Malta: Vote for your favourite act in the semifinal of Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2012
- Bulgaria: Vote for your favourite act in the Bulgarian national final 2012
- Latvia: Vote for your favourite act in the final of Eirodziesma 2012
- Belarus: Vote for your favourite act in the final of EuroFest 2012
Go directly to the reactions
Recent news about Spain
Spain: Song Selection Show on March 3rd 35
Spain: Pastora tours from Miami to Málaga! 31
Spain: Pastora Soler in duet with Sergio Dalma 19
Spain: Pastora prefers to sing a ballad or pop song 78
Spain: Televised song selection show in February 20
Reactions
When reacting to a news item, please stick to the topic. Inappropriate messages (swearing, racism, hate, etc.), messages in other languages than English and spam (which includes URL advertising) will be deleted and you risk your account being removed. Reacting on newsitems is only possible when logged in as a member. Still don't have member account?
Click here to react Click here to become a member (free!)
If you want to join "1,000,000 de pequenitos" to support Daniel Dige's candidature click on this link...
http://www.facebook.(...)om/eurovision?v=wall
How can u like it?
I remember last year everyone said Soraya was old-fashioned. What the hell is Algo pequeñito? Something original?
Kivar,
I think you have selective memory. There were many people who liked Spain last year, too...or didn't like it because of many different reasons. You can't just pick a comment that someone might have written last year and use it to compare to this song!
And btw, there's a difference between old-fashioned and classic.
I love this song so much
good luck
I just hope they don't include that rag-doll girl with the yellow wig...she gots to go (or at least her wig does). 
How can u like it?
I remember last year everyone said Soraya was old-fashioned. What the hell is Algo pequeñito? Something original?
I like it
Its in my top 10
God, I soooo dislike this song!
Coral - Leona Lewis wanna be should have won!
Bad haaaair, mate, song is even worse!
Bottom 5, I hope
And also GREAT kitsch outfit were Ich Troje in 2006!! Awwwww that was AWESOME! 
Zagreb
You know, I love Poland in ESC too much that I can't blame them for anything! And that band Blue Cafe I love too much to criticize 'em! Understand me, please!
Mina
Maybe this would be a better choice.
http://www.youtube.c(...)/watch?v=el8aVumuasI
Marko
They are all pretty horrific really
@Marko
Yes, Sanda Ladosi. But the Polish singer that year (Blue Cafe) wasn't much better either, in that half-transparent dress.
Angelica Agurbash was great, and her dancers too.....I like very much baroque clothes!
Daniel
OMG! I so agree with all, especially for Zoli Adok, Sanda Ladosi, Michalis Rakintzis and of course......... LYDIA!!! That was hilarious!
Daniel,
omg I hope that's not the surprise.
LMAO
Marko,
Sanda Ladosi won the Barbara Dex award:
http://www.eurovisio(...)house.nl/bdaward.php
Marko
Oh, I didn't remember that will had already agreed on the Ani Lorak topic.
And THE BEST in ESC EVER (kitsch, but GREAT one ) - Angelica Agurbash 2005!
And now the worst sexy female outfit in ESC EVER - ULTIMATE BOTTOM - Sanda Ladosi 2004!!
Toggie
You forgot, we already agreed that Ani Lorak is great singer, especially for ballads and that we don't like her ESC entry, and now I agree that her outfit was AMAZING, BUT you know she has stolen it from Charlotte that year! I read that on Swedish site, they were so angry! I was too, coz she stole her outfit! 
Zagreb
That's true, it didn't fit "Poljupci u boji", but all parts of their clothes were good!
Mina
Maybe they could try something like this:
http://www.youtube.c(...)/watch?v=ppnMQO8_PD0
Zagreb
Yes, I should have mentioned Shiri, too!
Regarding sexy female outfits, my favourite nr. 1 would be probably Mando from Greece 
Regarding female outfits in general, my absolute winner would be Shiri Maimon
Daniel,
that's why such a staging will fit right in
I wonder why hasn't anyone thought about it before.
lol
Not more of a circus please, Eurovision is too much of a circus already 
Marko
If we talk sexy female outfits, Ani Lorak is top of my list. Btw ... brace yourself for a surprise now ... I really like her as a singer (she's great at ballads too!), I only strongly dislike this cheap Kirkorov song she brought to ESC. GRRRRRR!
However, my favourite female ESC outfits of the last 20 years are a bit more decent: Poland 1995 & Germany 2001. I love Croatia 1993 too, both what the girls and what the boys wore.
@Marko
Of course, I'm not against sexy outfits. But I think the outfit should be in accordance with the song. But to be half-naked doesn't go very well with a romantic song like "Poljupci u boji".
@togravus ceterum
Good vocalist or not, I don't think she would rank higher or even would receive more points with a good voice/vocal!
The list of 152 reactions is divided into 6 pages. Choose a page:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6
React yourself
This news article is older than one week. Reacting to articles is only possible in the first week after publication.
