EDGARDO GAZCÓN

Cuando una actriz o cantante se gana el adjetivo de estrella es seguramente porque ha llegado a traspasar las barreras del éxito. Pero cuando se gana el título de Diva, es porque seguramente ese éxito ha logrado traspasar las fronteras de la fama.

El nombre de Diva proviene de un famoso cantante de ópera quien enloquecía al público con su voz, y a sus ayudantes por sus desplantes de grandeza. A partir de entonces ha sido el adjetivo perfecto para algunas estrellas del medio artístico.

No todas son divas, aunque existen muchas y muy bellas.

En la actualidad, las divas no necesariamente tienen que tener un mal carácter o ser engreídas puesto que muchos han malinterpretado este adjetivo. Para ser diva hay que tener perfecto conocimiento del arte y saber manejarlo tan a voluntad que no importa nada, ni nadie, hasta que se logra el objetivo.

Ser diva significa tener una seguridad personal y profesional a grado extremo.

Saberse adorada por el público. Saber que se ha alcanzado un grado superior donde son joyas preciadas para el mundo entero.

Es curioso, pero hasta el diccionario define a la palabra diva como sinónimo de diosa. Y el medio artístico de habla hispana ha dado un número bastante considerable de divas.

EDGARDO GAZCÓN

When an actress or singer is labeled a star, it is most assuredly because they have hurdled over the barriers to success. But when the term "diva" starts to stick, it is surely because the success of that actress or singer has gone beyond fame.

The term "diva" comes from a famous opera singer who drove audiences wild with her voice, while at the same time driving her assistants mad with her self-important behavior. From that time forward "diva" has been the perfect adjective for some celebrities.

Not all of those are divas, although there are many beautiful ones out there.

Since the term has often been misinterpreted, it should be noted that today's divas are not necessarily ill-tempered or conceited. Divas possess a perfect knowledge of their craft and know how to use it so deftly that no person or obstacle can keep them from reaching their goal.

Being a diva means having extremely strong self-esteem and professional self-confidence.

She knows she is adored by the public. She knows that she has reached a level where she is as one of the world's prized jewels.

It is curious to note that even the dictionary defines "diva" as a synonym for goddess. The Spanish-speaking artistic community has contributed a significant number of divas.