There is currently anyone who does not speak of Operation Triunfo. The program that made the leap to the fame of the Zaragozanos Juanjo Bona And Naiara, returns with a new edition to Amazon Prime. Although in Saragossa The casting to find new talents, was on May 16, many Aragonese look for luck in other cities of Spain.
Nerves, talent and much “Amaral”: this has been the casting of Operation Triunfo in Zaragoza
This is the case of Esther, Almudevana, 18, who has starred in one of the most commented moments of the casting of Operation Triunfo in Madrid. In the middle of the second phase of the selection process, he decided to sing an Aragonese jota: “The song of Aragon.” An unusual election that left the public in silence and the visibly surprised jury.
With the number 9109 hung to the chest, his performance did not go unnoticed. Although he failed to advance to the next phase, his voice resonated strongly and emotion, carrying a piece of Aragon to the most media talent scenario in the country. And he did it with a very special symbol: the Virgen del Pilar was also present in her audition.
The voice of Aragon that challenged the casting rules
Aragaone pride from Almudévar to all of Spain
The voice of Aragon that challenged the casting rules
In a casting where pop themes and current ballads predominated, Esther opted for something very different: he interpreted an Aragonese jota, “the song of Aragon”, leaving both the public and the jury surprised. His performance broke with the usual pattern and captured attention for his singularity.
With only 18 years recently, his voice sounded firm and clear, taking a piece that is rarely heard in this type of programs. The jota, deeply rooted in the Aragonese culture, gained prominence in an environment where traditional folklore is rarely sneaks.
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The jury, despite being surprised, did not grant the pass to the next phase. However, among attendees and users on social networks, their performance has generated positive comments, valuing the gesture and celebrating the presence of Aragonese culture in a national media space.
Aragonese pride from Almudévar to all of Spain
Although he did not continue in the selection process, Esther left a special mark among many Aragonese. From Almudévar, his participation was not only lived with emotion in his closest environment, but also among those who saw in it a way of representing the cultural identity of Aragon.
One of the moments that most attracted attention was his reference to the Virgen del Pilar, which became a symbol present in its audition. That detail, together with his musical choice, was interpreted by many as a wink to his roots and his land.
Through social networks, numerous messages highlighted their authenticity and the pride of seeing a jota sound in a casting as media as the Operation Triunfo. Esther achieved, even for a few minutes, put Almudévar and Aragon in the center of all eyes.
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