The singer Paula Koops tells us how she faces the challenge of ‘Your face sounds familiar to me’ without previous experience in imitation and reveals which performances in the history of the program have inspired her the most.
The singer Paula Koops takes on a new challenge in his career thanks to the adventure it entails Your face sounds familiar to me. This Friday, Koops faces his fourth imitation on the program, after having assumed the role of Dolores O’Riordanthe iconic voice of The Cranberries, with the song Just My Imagination. The artist has confessed that these weeks are allowing her to rediscover herself as a performer and get out of her comfort zone in a format that brings together millions of viewers on Friday nights.
After passing three galas in the Antena 3 contest, Paula Koops faces her biggest challenge this week, impersonating Hannah Montana. This is a challenge that is no small feat; However, he declares Infobae that his entry into the program was a spontaneous decision motivated by curiosity: “They told me: ‘Do you want to appear for this casting?’ I have never imitated in my life, but at Christmas I had a great time playing different people and when I tried it I thought: ‘I hope you catch me because I would love to continue enjoying it.’” Throughout his journey, he recognizes that taking on roles far from his usual register has been a way of self-discovery.
“I have never imitated before this casting,” insists the artist, who also confesses to being open to all challenges and, therefore, to all types of voices. And dedicating yourself to music is a double-edged sword in this contest. “I think that imitation is much more complicated. You can sing well and have your own style, but imitate the voice of someone with very marked characteristics.” It’s quite a challenge“, explains the singer to Infobaewho highlights the demands of the format. Regarding the acting component, Koops points out that he approaches it with less concern because the performances are brief and have many elements: “Acting doesn’t worry me as much, it’s three minutes and there are many visual elements to hold on to.”
Your face sounds familiar to me It is one of Antena 3’s longest-running entertainment formats and countless celebrities have passed through its set. Many of his performances have become part of the popular imagination, such as the imitation of heidi of Silvia April or Shakira from Arturo Valls. Paula Koops also shares the admiration she feels for the performances of her colleagues: “Edurne had a great contest and has incredible outfits, I adore her.” It also highlights the talent of Melania participant in the last season, and his imitations of Sabrina Carpenter or The Cranberries. Furthermore, the artist remembers with special affection Ana Guerra playing Pavarotti. “There are so many galas and iconic performances that I wouldn’t know which one to choose,” he admits.
Personally, Koops maintains that the high level and variety of talent in his colleagues have taught him to value the process and enjoy every moment: “We all want it to turn out as best as possible and there is a lot of work behind to make it incredible, in addition to enjoying the process. I don’t want the moment to pass and suddenly say, ‘I should have enjoyed it more.'”
Therefore, Paula Koops He makes it clear that his priority is to live in the present: “It is true that I want to do well, but everyone has their career and The focus should be on enjoying, not winning.“Most of the celebrities who managed to win the award in previous editions were singers. However, the artist assures that she does not feel the pressure of winning the victory just to also dedicate herself to the world of music: “I don’t see myself as a winner. I’m going to do a super cool contest because I’m really enjoying it, but I don’t feel that obligation. In the end my career is not to imitate, is to go on tour, release songs and albums and do what I like.”
Finally, regarding the advice received from former contestants, Paula Koops highlights that they all agree in recommending that the opportunity be enjoyed to the fullest: “Everyone tells us to enjoy it, that it only happens once and that it is an unforgettable experience,” concludes the singer, who faces the upcoming galas with enthusiasm and without losing focus on her personal and artistic growth.
