Thea's dream
Video: Paul Spiteri Lucas
Thea Garrett, who left Malta yesterday to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest, entered the world just as Mary Spiteri was pronounced the winner of the Eurosong festival with Little Child.
She speaks to Ariadne Massa about bullying, her weight, being tripped up and how music is the balm to her soul.
Watch excerpts of the interview by clicking on the link above. Read the entire interview in today’s edition of The Sunday Times.
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Mrs.Iris Jones
May 17th 2010, 19:10
Lets all keep our fingers and legs crossed that Thea's dream will not turn into a nightmare, with all the negative comments some of your citizesn are throwing at her.........WELL ITS NOT NICE NOW IS IT? it could be one of your family members trying to do the best for your country and hopefully attracking visiters to a badly needed Euro in the holiday sector, or would you lot rather see empty apartments,hotels and restauranst shutting down on a daily bases, as we've seen since we have been here on your beautiful islands. Malta Lovers UK
Alexander Farrugia
May 17th 2010, 15:42
I'm sure that Thea will do her very best, but I'm equally sure that it won't be even remotely enough.
It's a shame really, because our country has lots of talented singers like Thea, but most of them get squandered by below-par songs.
Nickolai Attard
May 17th 2010, 14:02
Do you know how many ballad voices there are like Thea in the world?? lets just say more than there are people in Malta . Lets also be realistic in saying that if one has the full package - plays an instrument or two, is a very good live entertainer with band or so ... not playing to a 1/2 playback and not knowing what to do in a 1-2 hour live concert, is also a songwriter to avoid the backlash of fabricated, has an identified image not as mentioned below- copycat, unique sounding voice that when you here the first two notes you know its him , knows how to work the press and has a great good voice then these numbers diminish radically . SO all of you blinded by Eurovision and not seeing the whole picture do the maths and i bet you that is why she will not be in the first 10 not only because of the song or because Ms Borg is stating her own facts on the news. This is something for the court to decide and for the millions of people tuned in to vote judging on who stands out.
John Darmanin
May 17th 2010, 11:07
I had a lot of admiration for her Grace Borg but with her latest actions against someone who will be representing our nation in an International Song Contest at this very important moment, have made me grow my very first dislike for her.
Thea do not worry about what is happening. That is only a real proof of how successful you are going to be in this years Eurovision Song Festival.
This year Malta has a winning song and a very talented singer to sing it.
D.Debono
May 17th 2010, 09:38
it seems to me that Thea is trying to prepare for the fall . The comment about fast songs and singers doing an effort to look good is ridiculous. A ballad with long boring dramatic notes does not make you a better singer but a copycat singer missing the point of being unique and standing out. The Grace Borg contract i don t know the details of, but i must say if an artist looks down over the ones who helped them get there in the first place, one comes across pretentious and this will reflect badly on one's future ,if there is to be one. As regards to Euro vision its a joke with poor quality music artists very much like a talent show gone wrong, not to mention that since Thea is head over heals about the song and considering the presentation , style is passe, cliche and very very boring , i hope there will be no excuses this time. When someone is too sweet and tries hard for us to feel pity using weight and bullying as a tool i think one starts to wonder if someone is being crafty here. good luck
Andy Spiteri
May 17th 2010, 09:21
To start with im a big eurovision fan myself, and being honest i more like up beat songs, but lets face it, Thea has a wonderful and power full voice which she stands out with. Regarding the song isn't a catchy song thats ok, cos even my self the first time i heard it i wouldnt have said to be the winner song of The Malta Song, but after when i heard it the second i really liked it and when i heard it the 3 rd time and saw it on night of The Malta song i was impressed and was sure she was going to be the winner.
In my opinion Thea has the whole package as we say,: 1)she got the looks- when i look at her i see a younger version of Ira Losco and that angelic smile is very charming. 2) a voice to give goose bums, 3 ) song it self makes you want to hear it till the end and even make you dream.4)you can tell that she has a great personality, good attitude and very well manared. so im proud Thea she's gonna represent Malta this year.Im sure she do well
J. Cutajar
May 17th 2010, 06:51
Everybody seems to be a Eurovision expert. Most are agreeing on a misreable ballad song and that we should compete with an upbeat song. To say the truth we have tried, we've sent sexy girls too with Times 3, we even tried a good looking guy, Faniello. I guess you all remember the results ! On the other hand whenever we did well, we had a ballad which came from a shivering voice. Don't expect Malta to put on a big show or win this farce contest. Maybe if we strike oil and some european countries need us then maybe, but not as yet. I guess Greece will give 12 points to all EU states this time round ! All I ask for is that Thea puts up a decent show and let the world know that Malta is there. The Grace Borg issue is proof that the industry is still very ignorant. Grace might have 100% good reasons. Thea should have made her agreement known to PBS and let them deal with it, if she did, then PBS should have known better.
m.farrugia
May 16th 2010, 20:39
Hafna hma dawk li lil Thea awgurawla success u li tiehu pjacir. Kien hemm ukoll min halla sa l-ahhar gurnata sabiex jaghmilha mandat minhabba kwistjoni dwar il-kuntratt. Kulhadd ghandu dritt li jekk ghandu ragun jiddefendi l-introjtu tieghu, imma li thalli ghal gurnata qabel din in-novizza fil-kant tkun sejra tirraprezenta lil Malta zgur li mhux xi mossa Patrijottika. Dan il-mandat seghta thalla ghal wara li din it-tfajla tigi lura. Nappella lil Maltin vera sabiex jaghtu appoġġ lil Thea billi jekk ghandhom hbieb barra min Malta peress tal-emails ihegguhom jivvutaw għal Thea u ghal Malta.
Alison Grech
May 16th 2010, 14:50
BAWWW. How ridiculous trying to play on people's heartstrings. Absolutely everybody has been bullied (through any form) at some point of their lives.
Mark-Anthony Fenech
May 16th 2010, 19:30
just because everyone has been bullied at some point of their lives doesn't make it right..
Iris.Blake. Xerri
May 16th 2010, 19:52
Are we suppose to feel sorry for her OH what a shame, lets all vote for her shall we, come on the song if it wins and only IF! is done on merits and how good the music and lyrics is and not how fat or thin or pretty or ugly tall long and the short but simply from a music and entertainment point of view and if the general public like the it or dislike the song its that simple. We wish her well but please do nopt copycat the last Matese entry, it won't rub off.
Alfred Bezzina
May 16th 2010, 20:00
I beleive that too Iris, still lets not all dwingle on just a silly eurovison song contest, there are more other import things to occupy our minds on theislands....Namely the 2010 World cup soon, now thats worth watching.
Ray Muscat
May 16th 2010, 13:31
And we were forced to believe that bullying is a prerogative to State Schools only.
Unfortunately bullying is a despicable social phemonenom to which no one and no school is immune.
Victims of bullying should be encouraged to speak up and seek the appropriate assistance from parents and administrators in schools.
John Camilleri
May 16th 2010, 13:01
Excellent girl/singer. But "tonfhuhiex izzejjed". The song is mediocre. Not even outstanded itself amongst the local songs let alone other european ones. I think it does'nt pass to the finals. Sorry tosay this but that's my feelings.
Ernie.Willeby Aussi/Maltese
May 16th 2010, 20:08
Yes its not what you call a catchy number now is it, it sort of a lalaby song and if i buy it only to put me to sleep at night after a hard day's slog at work, even last year's sounded slightly better and thats saying something. If Malta cannot come up with an upbeat number to match up to the others, then i say do the same as trhe italians and Jack out of it altogether, why torture yourselves with disappointments year in year out, maybe the old dear Spiteri should do a come back and lift our hopes.
S, Caruana
May 16th 2010, 12:20
Great attitude! No pressure Thea... simply enyoy it like we're sure you'll do and we'll all be stuck to to our screens waiting for our young talented ambassador to fill the room with emotions:) we don't care what the critics would have to say...... anyway critics are critics and they would be doing their job! We (the public) are your supporters and we're wishing you a great and enjoyable experience. We're proud of you!
Good Luck Thea!!!!!!!
Tony Cutajar
May 16th 2010, 11:56
Jigri x'jigri f Oslo,ghaziza Thea, hu pjacir u jekk jista jkun ghamilna kburin li ahna MALTIN.good luck Thea.
Jesuis Camenzuli
May 16th 2010, 11:24
Thea, your dream will come true :)
Jo Bartolo
May 16th 2010, 11:23
Down to earth - You've Got to love her ... a HUGE good luck Thea - just follow your dream and put everything else aside ...... :)
ms g hoare
May 16th 2010, 11:11
Thea I wish you all the best in eurovision and hope you dream will come true.
She remindes alot of LISA MINNELI her looks are fab and i wish she would do well in her couriere as Lisa did in her life.GOOD LUCK and GOD BLESS
G. Mangion
May 16th 2010, 10:59
May Your dream come true Thea, go gog go !
A. Gauci
May 16th 2010, 10:53
Prosit Thea! Niehu pjacir nisimghek titkellem u vera nammirak. Hu gost Oslo u good luck!
Joe E Galea
May 16th 2010, 10:06
This girl has the right attitude and the right spirit and keeps her feet on the ground. Many others should follow suit. Good luck Thea!!
victor caruana
May 16th 2010, 09:53
The problem is that we are having this dream very often now.
Danger that it may turn into a nightmare.
A. Cutajar
May 16th 2010, 09:43
Very down-to-earth and likeable personality. Wish u all the very best.