Valeria Castro and Dani Fernández were the protagonists of Gala 4 of Operación Triunfo, where they presented their song "What If We Do It?" However, the Canarian artist's performance sparked a wave of criticism on social media, where some users claimed that her rendition was affected by vocal problems, going so far as to say that she was 'drowning' while singing. Hurtful comments such as “The men on the set have been castrated” and “to sing in Indian” marked the negative tone of the reactions, triggering a debate about the pressure and the judgment that artists face in their creative work.
In the face of the criticisms, several artists in the industry have come together in support of Valeria, highlighting her talent and professionalism. Dani Fernández proclaimed that 'artists are more than a performance' and reaffirmed his support for Castro, recalling his personal and professional worth. Additionally, the band Viva Suecia and the former OT contestant Roi Méndez also expressed their support, emphasizing the need for empathy rather than superficial judgments. Her words join the flood of messages of encouragement and emphatic defenses from her fans, who defend Valeria's potential, asserting that her talent transcends negative opinions.
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