In a song popular a few years ago, there are words about a princess who grazed geese at the walls of the palace. Soraya Arnelas also knows what the people in the garden are doing. Childhood is long gone, and she became a popular singer.
Starting conditions
In ancient times, the Roman emperor said that it is better to be the first in a small settlement than the second in Rome. Soraya Arnelas did not know and did not adhere to this principle in life. The famous singer was born on September 13, 1982 in the small Spanish town of Valencia de Alcantra. My father was engaged in creativity: he painted landscapes and portraits for sale. The mother worked at a local nursing home. They lived modestly even by local standards. To improve their financial situation, the family moved to Madrid in 1993.
The girl studied well at school. Her favorite subjects were literature and singing lessons. She sang with pleasure in the school choir. Girlfriends and teachers noted her rare clarity of voice. Arnelas herself had a special opinion on this matter. For a successful career on stage, you need a special education that costs money. After school, the girl entered the flight attendant courses. Soraya tried not to miss classes and diligently completed all tasks and exercises. She paid special attention to the study of foreign languages.
The way to the stage
The future singer was hired by a successful airline. She honestly served three years on board a transatlantic liner. In short breaks between flights, Soraya studied vocals on her own and took lessons from specialists. The girl closely followed the events in the music world and show business. In 2005, Arnelas was cast to participate in the television competition "Operation Triumph". It is important to note that Soraya did not have sufficient stage experience up to this point.
To her own surprise, the singer took an honorable second place in the competition. Soraya, as the finalist of the event, was given the opportunity to record her solo disc. She wrote enough songs for the album, but the technical side was completely unfamiliar. After short negotiations, Quique Santander, a composer from Colombia, became the producer of the performer. The cooperation has borne worthy results. The album entitled "Heart of Fire" was highly appreciated by critics and connoisseurs of vocal art.
Professional activity
Possessing a persistent and purposeful character, Arnelas Soraya engaged in creativity with full dedication. She recorded a new album almost every year. For several years in a row, the singer worked closely with Antoine Clamarin. The composer, arranger, singer generously shared his experience and his approaches when creating musical and vocal compositions. It is difficult to overestimate his contribution to the development of Soraya's talent. In 2009, Arnelas took part in the Eurovision Song Contest, which was held at the Moscow site.
There is no exact data on the singer's personal life. She is not yet concerned with the search for a husband, although her age, as they say, is running out. Time will show how events will develop in this area.
