This is a very interesting article about Chayanne and how he compares his life to a game of golf. He uses very clever comparisons and at the same time we learn so much about his artistic and personal life. Chayanne is a very disciplined person who always gives the best of himself not only to his family but also to us, his eternal fans! Enjoy!
To cover 18 holes of a golf course turns out to be the analogy that perfectly sums up life of the Puerto Rican singer Chayanne. Balance, strength, strategy and control are the elements that he applies to the sport, his career and life.
Thus he claims to assure us to have achieved several “holes in one”.
At his 42 years of age, his perfect moves have been his children 13-year-old Lorenzo, and 10-year-old Isadora; to obtain the excessive delivery of his public for the 32 years of his musical career; and the satisfaction of having with him two responsible people encouraging the values of humility, generosity and authenticity that distinguishes him as a human being, his parents Quintino "Tito" Figueroa and Irma Luz Arce.
For the vocalist, his family and his career are the inspiration to repeat this “putt" stroke for endless hours in the "green". And in the game of the life, his efforts are directed to seeking happiness.
Who does this artist with the most contagious and honest smile play against? Against himself!
And the fact is that both in the field of golf and on stage, Chayanne faces the challenges that bring on a heap of emotion, feelings and experiences, like he has faced during his world tour, “No Hay Imposibles“ which started last year and has already covered more than ten countries. This weekend the appointment is in his homeland, with three functions in the Coliseum José Miguel Agrelot in Hato Rey.
“Golf is a way of life ... the way you overcome a bad situation or a bad blow, how you control it. Golf is a primer for life. It relaxes you and simultaneously you are at war with yourself. You have to be better than yesterday and your last game”, stated the singer in an exclusive interview with El Nuevo Dia from his office in the “City of the Sun”.
“The challenge is to keep improving, in your life, to give a better show, better albums, be a better human being, father, husband, son, and friend. It requires balance, strength, strategy, control, and passion from oneself. It is a sport that you approach just like your career”, added Chayanne, who this weekend comes face to face with his presentations in his country.
He also stated that his success always depends on his state of mind.
“Once you enter this field you venture into another world. There is a lake in a certain place, you might also find an abyss with the sea at a distance, and you see another hole in the rocky mountains and the sun setting between the orange rocks and it reflects a light with a copper hue. It is not a question of game only”, he told us with his voice filled with enthusiasm as he confessed that he can spend hours talking about golf as it is one of his “passions”.
Similar to what he experiences in the field of this game are the emotions that he receives from his audience. These emotions are the ones who give life to the show.
“You can present yourself on the same stage and every mood is different. I have enjoyed theaters filled with 2000 people, coliseums with 15 to 20 thousand people, or stadiums with more than 80 thousand, I do not discard any of these scenarios because they each hold a very special and different satisfaction,” he said.
It is for this reason, that to set foot for the first time on the Coliseum’s stage in Puerto Rico fills him with anxiety, since it is there “where my parents, friends, and the public that propelled my career will be. I am super happy. We have begun with the right foot and what better place to be for Valentine’s Day weekend than in my homeland”.
He explained that the concert in the island has very different elements, such as a new choreography, a new song, and other surprises that may elapse between each presentation.
The voice behind “Y Tu Te Vas” spoke about why he doesn’t integrate other artists in his concerts. He said that he would love to someday do it, but he does not like to force things or situations. It hasn’t happened to date and when it does it should be something that comes naturally.
One of the names that first come to mind is the singer/songwriter Juan Luis Guerra. This desire has been on his mind since he heard the song “Ojala Que Llueva Café” (I wish it would rain coffee) two years ago in Venezuela and he said to himself “I want to record that song”. Juan Luis Guerra is an incredible success and this is a song that has moved many hearts.
Another person whom he professes great admiration for is to the maestro Ángel "Cucco" Peña. “The arrangements that he prepares are amazing. He is one of the greats”, he added.
Free of Scandals
Between laughs and smirks, the vocalist who makes women absolutely crazy with his suggestive choreographies, revealed that his formula to stay away from scandals is simple: “They do not know the things that I do. My formula is not to say it”, the artist joked, provoking the goof offs of his two brothers Elliot and Emanoel, who were observing him from one of the corners of his office.
In a more serious tone, he clarified that the key is “to try to maintain control, know what you can gain and lose from it. There is so much work that you have no time and it does not allow for you to do bad things”, he explained as they all exploded into laughter.
On the worries that he experiences as the father to Lorenzo and Isadora he said that they are the same as any other parent.
“I have many worries, but the task begins since the day they are born.” Giving them knowledge, which will be their self defense when they are alone. You teach a child to put a napkin on their lap when they are sitting at a table and the day that mom and dad are not there they will remember what you taught them and they will do it by themselves ”, mentioned the singer, who visits his family on the Island every Christmas.
He also added that his children have already shown artistic inclinations and no matter which career they choose they will always have his support.
“I will support every decision that they make and they will have my unconditional support. I will always be honest according to what I see”, added the singer, who in turn pointed out that his children have always understood his work.
He also acknowledged that the values that his parents instilled in him are the ones that he has taught his children. “I have taught them everything my parents taught me. Study first, respect and protect themselves, and always look out for themselves”, he concluded.
Translation by yours truly Candela ;-)
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