"This job gives meaning to me and I love it."

As part of the 45th El Ejido Theatre Festival, she will be presenting her show, "Una Noche con Ella". She reviews the happy and sad moments in her life and presents situations that are as absurd as they are funny, while always making the audience laugh. The show is a mix of the real and the imagined, in which the audience will have to find the truth. Just before she is due, an Honor Seat will be presented to her as a well-deserved tribute for her half century of service behind the camera and on stage.

-Half of a century on stage. Do you feel dizzy?

It has its place because it helps you to think about how much information, data, and how many events have occurred. We move on. It's a good thing to be able tell it and have lived it. It's the best part of it all. I feel like the years pass by slowly. But, I tell my students that we haven’t spent 50 years on this. 50 years behind the camera or on stage. This is what I love.

-I imagine that there were many moments of reflection when preparing the show. What did he leave behind?

You don't have to think about it. While there is some truth to it, there are many fictions and it is mixed. The only thing that we tried to put on the ground was fun, good humor and grace. Although we have been working on the structure, we will be directing text. I am a great improviser and love to talk with the public. Refrain from assuming that I know what I'm saying on stage. I travel without a net.

You'd think that the best part of the story is at the end.

Yes, I do. It's because I don’t think or reflect on anything. I go bare chested. Everyone likes it and the show ends. They are extremely happy.

What percentage of the show's real content is it?

There is no percentage. Juan Luis Iborra was the director of the project and the author. But, things have changed. There is a lot of fiction. I believe there is half.

- Why is this journey in your life so important?

This is because this man started to write. It was for nothing else. He called me during the pandemic and told me that he would read to me four to five pages of what he had written to me. If you like it, I'll continue. He was my best friend and I continued to love him. It was the pandemic that made it all worse.

- The pandemic also brought about good things...

Yes, that one. We have created a play-cabaret for the children who were affected by the pandemic.

Is it natural or innate to have an empowered woman?

I'm not an empowered woman. Because I was never submissive to anyone or forced to do anything, I have never felt empowered. Empowerment is when someone lets go of a role. But not me. Since I was born, I have been a strong person. Since I was born, I've been free and have done everything I want. I have never been submissive or tamed. I'm not empowered. Because all women now feel empowered, I want it to be clear. But empowerment is a term you need to understand well. Empowerment means releasing yourself from something or breaking free from some chains. They have never been there for me, so I don't have to make that leap. Many women have served in front lines of fire and fought. My generation is already following the footsteps of those who have gone before. Although she has tried to make new ones, I think it is fine. But, I am still one of the tracks from before. 100% feminist until she dies. Because I was born as a woman, I am a feminist.

What is the difference between reality and myth in your personality?

There is no myth to me. People may want to devote themselves to acting at 16-17 years old. They will see me as an artist and can mythologize at any moment. Although I am an erotic legend, I was a young erotic hero.

This 2022 movie is in theaters. Keep going...

Yes, you shouldn't stop. It's a joy. When I have more work with my team than ever before, the older I get. It's a good thing that I am doing it, because experience is useful in being able to accomplish everything without me getting too tired. I'm doing fine, I'm going after the horse, but I enjoy everything. Otherwise, I would say no. Because this job gives me meaning, I organize my days and hours.

Is it your sweetest moment?

I'm in a great moment. It's not sweet, because I am a Type 2 Diabetic. I also don't eat sugar (laughs). It's something I love, it's something I really enjoy. I also celebrate the victories every day.

Which are your favorite things?

I enjoy all aspects of communicating and translating. It's great. I love it.

He was dancing with his father in bars at the age of 2 or 3. Do you feel like an artist?

Yes, I don't have any other sense. Since I was a youngster, I was already dancing and singing, along with my father, who took me everywhere. As a teenager, you want to do theater. Show is always your passion.

-After a lifetime of performing on stage, to what extent is your way of being transformed into your act?

My way of being is not related to my acting style. Although I am an actress, it is not my way of being. I am very handy and normal. They give me characters that match my personality. This makes it very enjoyable.

Today you will be awarded the Seat of Honor...

They did tell me that. I am very happy. This recognition is something I love a lot, it's very unique. It's what we consider the most important.