Brazilian, friend of Pele and one of the highest paid singers in Italy

This is 2023, big Nineties anthems They are 30 years old. between them, All you want by Ace of Peace, sweat (la la la long) inner circle, What is Love by Haddaway And the rhythm of the night to Crown. gathering Italianled by Brazilian Olga de Souza (54), who appeared – last Saturday – in i love the 90s, Nostalgia Festival held at IFEMA. “the rhythm of the night born in 1993, It exploded in 1994 And today we celebrate singing, as always, with those who carry the emotion of song in their hearts,” de Souza comments on the local organizing committee.

Over the past few years, de Souza – from She lives in Italy For more than three decades – it has been dedicated to travels around the world, He sings that song passed between 1994 and 1995 27 weeks in the Top100 of the ranking from Billboard. “definitely, the rhythm of the night It’s an unforgettable song. And I never get bored of her singing. Every time I do it like the first time. It’s like magic that touches and enchants everyone, including me, every time I sing it. Although when I do they pass me by too So many memories in my head Like the first day I got on stage,” says the singer.

“The first time I sang in front of a large audience, I was Full of fears and insecurities. I felt like I was in a dream Strange feeling in my stomach And I still feel them to this day. Especially with this song, ”he admits, a big hit, which was It has been released many times. “I’ve listened to several versions and they’re all beautiful. For example, Bastille and the Black Eyed Peas version, which by the way They made a lot of that song.Rhythm I loved it so much,” he explains in a mixture of Portuguese and Italian. And it is that de Souza brings the rhythm of the two cultures on his hip.

I was born in Rio de JaneiroI worked in a bank for several years And I dreamed of traveling around the world during my vacation. but My friend Pele convinced me to go to Italy, I did it and gained experience. I was also in Spain, doing television, for three years. But in the end, I stayed with the Italians. Maybe it was fate. In the beginning, I had different jobs. For example, the form. I was discovering what life had in store for me. And I found it when I started singing,” he reveals.

According to Corona, his career began when A group of producers and DJs approached him to offer him a musical project, and from that moment on, his life took a complete turn. “I experienced fame in a positive way. Finding my place in life has been amazing And you found me. There are people who push everyone to get where they are and that wasn’t the case for me. I think there is room for everyone… And I believe that he who does good will find good, and he who does evil will not.”

When it comes to money, Corona is much more low key. In many media it is mentioned that in the 2000s one of the The highest paid singers in Italy And even this, in 1998, it was the Brazilian who had the highest salary in Rome. However, she is not willing to talk about her wealth. “What has been said about me is true For those who believe it is true it will be a myth for those who believe it is a myth. what do you think? The only thing I can tell you is that I always work because those who don’t work don’t eat.it states.

Corona elucidates another myth about it, though. In some biographies it is confirmed that in 2013 the artist decided to return to Latin America. But Corona says that is not the case. “I never went back to Brazil. I live in Europe because I have a lot of work commitments and travel to my country Just to see my family And we do some dates in South America. Unfortunately, many wrong things have been written about me. But I hope it won’t be like this in the future.”

And how do you see the future of this Corona? “I think great things are coming. I hope to be, above all, in good health and to be able to count on A very loyal and amazing audience With what is the audience of the nineties. I also hope to continue singing and continue on this great path that I started 30 years ago. thanks I love the nineties To bring me back to Spain and the fans. Dear, please Always use a condom And treat others with respect. I love you,” he ends.