Carmelle Collado feels the pressure of representing PH at Eurovision Asia

October 11 ------ Representing the Philippines on an international stage is a major opportunity for Carmelle Collado, but she admits it also comes with tremendous pressure. Carmelle is set to represent the country at Eurovision Asia in Bangkok on November 14, performing before a global audience.

“When you represent the country, it’s a huge responsibility. Eurovision is pang-worldwide and global audience po talaga ‘yung nanonood so grabe po talaga ‘yung pressure,” she shared.

Rather than letting the pressure consume her, Carmelle is choosing to focus on what the experience could bring, regardless of the outcome. “But at the same time, ako po nagfo-focus din po ako sa kung ano po ‘yung mga opportunities na puwedeng mangyari sa buhay ko, win or lose po,” she added.

For Carmelle, being chosen to represent the Philippines is already something worth celebrating. “Ngayon po happy na po ako kasi ako po ‘yung napili na mag-represent po ng Philippines. Tinatry ko po ‘yung best ko na hindi mag-overthink—talagang mas nagma-matter po sa akin na i-enjoy ‘yung journey,” she said.

Her first solo concert also helped prepare her for the demands of performing on a bigger stage. Still, she knows Eurovision Asia will be a different challenge, with several performers sharing the stage and only a few minutes to make an impression. “‘Yung first solo concert ko po kasi parang ‘yung nagbigay sa akin ng daan para matutunan ko kung paano ko i-carry ‘yung sarili ko, lalong-lalo na po ‘yung buong performance,” Carmelle explained. “Sa Eurovision naman po, it’s a different one po kasi marami po kaming kakanta and we only have minutes to make an impression.”

Carmelle is also taking an active role in shaping her performance, making sure her ideas are heard while working closely with her team. “Kailangan ko po talaga magsabi kung ano po ‘yung gusto ko, kung saan po ako kumportable kasi ako po ‘yung magpe-perform,” she said. She added that the team eventually agreed on a direction they were all comfortable with. “So happy po ako kasi nagkasundo kaming lahat,” Carmelle said.

Source: mb.com.ph