That’s how high Anabel Gil, our candidate for the Carnival Queen at this year’s Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival, has set her goal. One year more and we at Depilación Láser Canarias are as determined as Anabel to support this island’s important events. We’ve chosen to collaborate with the fiesta which thousands of Grand-Canarians enjoy and in particular one of the major events to take part in this island’s capital.
Anabel, who is already part of our “family” has been kind enough to answer a few questions so that we can all get to know her better.
1. What lies behind your decision to be a candidate? Have you at any time regretted this decision specially in the light of what might be coming your way?
I love new adventures and challenges, but above all it’s because I feel very close to this Gala in particular. I’ve been trying for a few years to get this far and now that I have, I’ll make the most of it, give it my all and do the best I can.
I never regret the things I do and in this case even less so. I don’t consider the Gala to be a competition but as an event where the focus is on having fun and enjoying the wonderful spectacle.
2. Doesn’t the responsibility of getting up on stage at the Gala, one of the island’s most important events, frighten you?
Not only doesn’t it frighten me, it delights me as it’s a dream come true. Maybe the only thing that scares me is letting down the people who have backed me, from the team at Depilación Láser Canarias, without whom I wouldn’t be here, to my friends and family especially my 15 month old baby girl who imitates me when she hears the music which will be played during my performance.
I want all of them to feel happy and content with my role in the Gala, so the pressure to do well becomes a great motivation to give them a 100 percent.
3. We know that you can’t give away any details about the costume you’ll be wearing designed by Miguel Cruz, but tell us, are you comfortable with it and in it?
Absolutely yes. I fell in love with it the first time I saw it and heard its name: Lágrimas del Sol (The Sun’s tears). I can’t give anything away but I will tell you that I’m very proud to wear it. I hope to wear it as well as it deserves.
4. From our Facebook page, Bianca Cartafiore y Esmeralda Marto ask about what kind of physical preparation you’ve done to wear such a large and heavy costume for the Gala.
I’ve always played sports and I try to keep in shape, so I haven’t specifically done anything extra for the event. I don’t usually diet as I like my food, specially something sweet from time to time.
5. Surely your training as a dancer has helped you in the rehearsals and will do so for the Gala; but, but to what extent has it helped?
It’s had a great effect, above all because dancing helps you know how to control your body and feel at ease on a stage. Being strong is also important and dance helps build up strength.
6. Are you superstitious? Will you wear something or do something special before the Gala to bring you luck?
No, I’m not superstitious. What I do have is faith; my grandmother was a catechist which she taught to the rest of the family. I’m a very positive person and firmly believe in the light which each one of us radiates.
7. At times like this nerves are inevitable. Do you have any tricks to beat them?
On occasions when I’ve had to perform, the nerves have been a stimulus to get out there with more energy. Hopefully, this time it will be the same. However, I know that as soon as I start to feel the audience’s warmth, I’ll focus on that and forget the rest.
8. So, Anabel, if you win what will be the first thing that goes through your mind?
I’m sure that I’ll be thinking about my daughter, as she’s always there whatever I do. Who knows, maybe when she’s old enough and wants to do the same as I, without a doubt, I’ll be there to give her all my support.
But I’ll also be thinking about and very grateful to the whole Depilación Láser Canarias team who have treated me so well specially Mari Paz Rancho who has supported me with all her great advice. And, of course, my profound gratitude to Miguel Cruz for designing the wonderful costume which I’ll have the honour to wear on such a special occasion. To all these people, I can only express my thanks and hope not to let them down.








