Is Star Ac a good school?
“In fact, for three months we learn how to approach TV sets, and subsequently the stage, also for three months. Knowing, at the very beginning of a career, how to manage the cameras, an audience in the studio and in a theater, proves decisive. I had a lot of difficulty moving on stage but as soon as the tour started, I completely let go. In front of a crowd in a Zénith, you want the people in the front row to have the same energy as those in the back row. last row so you have to. to occupy the stage, to amplify your movements Before Star Ac, I thought that it was enough to sing well for it to work. But no, transmitting emotions can also be learned. the adventure but it was not useful. The tour allowed me to strengthen my vocal cords and to be more resistant But I want to prepare myself physically and vocally before my own tour which starts soon. piano lessons since I am also self-taught in this field.”
Was it your spontaneous side, without any real artistic background, that touched the public?
“I actually think that I represent a good number of people who watch this type of show. I have the image of a girl who led a normal life, who studied, without imagining what could happen to her. I really have the profile of the “girl next door”, the neighbor, the friend. So people can better imagine themselves. I signed up for the casting on impulse, telling myself that I had never. done crazy things in my mapped out life. Be careful, I was. very happy, I liked my speech therapy studies, I had friends, but everything was super organized and regular. So yes, I indulged in something crazy. When I clicked on “send my application”, I was convinced. that she would get lost among the thousands of others When things got busy, I almost regretted this peaceful and sweet life While knowing, deep down, that I had always wanted to sing. here is the opportunity to confront myself with professional opinions and to know what I was worth.”
I had never done anything crazy in my planned life.
Do you still have doubts in the face of all this frenzy, the sold-out concerts, the enormous expectations from fans?
“I always have the desire to do more and better, a facet of my personality. People have seen me grow and learn. The first single did well, I'm on my fourth. And here I am to tour the Zénith and two Forest Nationals, a dream But success or pressure absolutely do not influence my writing, I don't think about the possible reactions of the public. I always choose a specific theme that I want to address, for a little. that I find the right angle My album will tell. the different aspects of my life, personal stories, a way of freeing myself and transmitting messages in the best possible way. If we take “Summer body”, I have wanted to address the subject of body acceptance for a long time. .”
Did your self-confidence need to be built?
“I had no awareness of my abilities or the possible room for improvement. With the support of the public, I gained confidence. In fact, I have confidence in myself in the areas that I master, this which was the case during my university studies However, I had followed an unusual path since I was in the technical transition section in secondary school. But I wanted to dream big and the results followed, I approached my exams with calm. . I realize that these three years of speech therapy have shaped me, psychologically and in terms of my knowledge. In any case, learning is always enriching, whatever the field.”
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What does it mean to be 23 in 2025? Where does hope lie?
“It all depends on the way you look at life and the education you received from your parents. Even if I have experienced, at times, complicated passages, my mother has always instilled in me a lot of hope and taught me the values courage and perseverance As a result, I have 22 years of experience to tell in an album. I am lucky to have found my way when I was young but you can definitely try various things before stopping. his choice, like my mom who went back to school at 30 It's normal to have doubts, and I have many friends who still have questions. Anyway, no one knows what the future holds for us. I might even do something else in several years. You have to keep an open mind, the possibilities are numerous.”
Are you naturally melancholy?
“Melancholic, not at all. But nostalgic yes. I am nostalgic for everything, if I wait for a long time for an event, I am already nostalgic for the moment when it will be over! I reassure you, this is not the case with the tour.”
Do you take the time to recharge your batteries?
“Of course, I have a hard time knowing what day it is! But whenever I can, I take the time to see my family and friends, and go shopping. Today, I found my style and I know what suits me and what doesn't. I stop bothering myself by trying on clothes that don't suit me. There I went to buy my Christmas presents. What recharges me the most is being at home. me to calm down and play the piano I can't wait to. enjoy my holidays during the holidays, with my family.”
Helena in concert on May 12 and June 5, 2025 at Ancienne Belgique and December 8 and 9 at Forest National.
