Specifically, it's a great interview from SIC TV's popular daytime show, "Boa Tarde" that Diogo did in August of 2012, to discuss "Portugal: Melhor Destino" ("Portugal: The Best Destination" -- the campaign for which he was an "appointed ambassador of Portugal."
Diogo appeared on the show alongside Bruno Pinto, from the "O Melhor Destino" organization, and was interviewed by "Boa Tarde" host, Conceição Lino, who, according to our very own Portuguese ambassador, @MsLiliana, is one of the most familiar faces on SIC. MsLiliana was also kind enough to provide a translation of Diogo's part of the interview, which you can find below the clip.
(clip courtesy of Diogomorgadofans/YouTube)
"Conceição Lino/ CL: If you are one of those Portuguese so proud to say that you are from this country in the point of Europe that in times conquered half the world, then you will like my next guests! The initiative “Portugal: O Melhor Destino,” with the collaboration of all Portuguese people, is creating the biggest photo album in the world. Any of us can participate. To give us more details we have here the ambassador of this initiative, Diogo Morgado, and Bruno Pinto, from the organization.
Diogo Morgado/DM: Hello, good afternoon! I've missed you Conceição! (Note: Diogo had cooked with Conceição on the show the year before.)
CL: Awww round of applause for him! Diogo, since you are here so close to me... (Diogo interrupts: I asked for it! I asked to be closer!) How did you get to be the ambassador of this initiative?
DM: It was from a company that I've worked with for awhile, Dreambooks, that made this invitation to me, explained to me this action, and I immediately bought the idea. First because I am one of those proud Portuguese who is really proud of our history, our little country that makes such great things, and that is so capable. So for me, it makes all sense at this time when we, a little bit in low self-esteem. (Conceição interrupts… “little?” A lot I say!)
DM: Well I was being an optimist… But it’s initiatives like this that give us the more optimistic side of things, looking to the good part… to the real part! Sometimes we just look at the bad things and forget the real good things that should give us strength to move forward. And I think that Portugal as so many good things, especially the people -- the effort and enterprising we've made to overpass difficult situations, and primarily when bad things happened. And unfortunately we had many of those cases – Portuguese people unite in a completely unique way.
[Fast Forward to 04:02]
DM We received more than 22,000 pictures so far, people are participating in large-scale. Including not only pictures, but also the comments they make. People are really proud and have a real need of showing that their place, their location as a special, magical nook that says something unique, that tells them something…
CL: What is your special place?
DM: Look, my special place is my home! (They laugh.)
CL: But for the special places in Portugal that you know, do you have any place that pleases you? Or you don´t want to tell?
DM: No, no… undoubtedly I can say it, because people will understand that it is a place that says much to me. Where I grew up, thought, meditated, and sometimes made some hard decisions. That is Praia da Fonte da Telha! (Beach).
(photo courtesy of guiadacidade.pt)
DM: As Bruno was saying, I shall say that I like this initiative so much, that I proposed to myself and to the organization for me to go from the north to the south of Portugal to make a collection of what I think is characteristic of our country. And you will be able to find me somewhere… the script is already set, only missing are the exact dates, but I invite people to go to the website -- Portugal: O Melhor Destino, or go to my Twitter - @D_Moragdo, I will post there the dates and places and invite people to come. I will be around taking pictures and videos…
CL: Did you made your contribution yet?
DM: I was one of the first ones to do it! I was, wasn’t I?"
End.
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Click on Diogo's page on the "Dreambooks" website for more information on their association with Diogo (and to see some cool pictures of him too!)
(And another HUGE obrigada to the ever amazing Diogomorgadofans' YouTube Channel for uploading/sharing the interview.)
--Sara
Okay there's something so beautiful, even more beautiful about Diogo, whenever he speaks of Portugal and helping the country to recognize its merit. No matter where he works, lives, or where his journeys lead him in his career, it's clear home is where his heart is, and Portugal is both for him. Thank you Sara, I think this might be my favorite post yet. Please keep up the efforts, it's appreciated more than you may know.
ReplyDeleteWhat Kate said :-)
ReplyDeleteCan I just say? What a neat person. Love him to absolute bits. Thanks to you and Liliana as always!
These pictures make me miss home SO much :)!
ReplyDeleteYou have to come here then! =)
DeleteSooonnn =). In a few months, I will be back!
DeleteThank's so much for the kind words. This has been for me such an amazing experience! Most of all for have found Sara Beene... an astonishing person, so dedicated and thoughtful about what she does at this Blog.
ReplyDeleteA little bird said to me that the best is yet to come!
Enjoy Diogo Morgado Fan Friends!
Kisses from Portugal!
Praia da Fonte da Telha... haha! That was the place I used to go at sunrise when I was a teenager every time I needed to think or was upset about something!
ReplyDeleteAnyhow, on this post about Portugal. I'd like to share a fado song (a traditional Portuguese music genre), one of my favorites... with lyrics.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzrUs08-SWs
The ordinary things in life don’t bring us nostalgia
Only the memories that hurt
Or make us smile do
There are people that remain in our story
in the story of our life
and others whose the name we barely care to listen to again
There are emotions that give life
to the longing that I bring with me
Emotions that I had by your side
and I lost a little ago
There are days that leave traces in our souls and in our lives
and the day you left me, I cannot forget
The rain wet my cold and tired face
And all the streets in that city,
I had already passed by
Ah ... my crying of lost girl shouted to the city
that the fire of love in the rain just now died
The rain listened to my secret and shared it with the city
And now, rain taps on the window bringing the longing back
:'( Lou... O meu fado preferido da Mariza...
DeleteÉ tão linda :)!
DeleteJust one more. I love this one :).
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-7RppbowKo
No matter what
I’m here
No matter what
I’ll wait for you
Come with the wind
Oh, my love
come back soon
please
How long ago
I’ve forgotten
Why I stood
Away from you
Every moment
seems the worst one
Come with the wind
please
I know, I know
Who you are to me
No matter what
I’ll wait for you
Lou... just for you... and everybody else!!! =)
Deletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=65JXzQqhR40
Linda!!! Obrigado =).
DeleteFirst: Kate, thank you. I confess, this is one of my favorite interviews I have ever seen of Diogo, so I really enjoyed writing about it. Secondly, Stephanie, thank you, as always. Third, I LOVE the Portuguese. Liliana and Lou, you both are so awesome! Thank you so much for all you share and bring here!
ReplyDeleteOh Thank you, Liliana for the translation and Diogo has sold me.. Going to save some pennies and HAVE to make my way to Portugal!!!! :) Love this fan blog also..always gives me a smile and sometimes even a giggle!!! It truly makes my day and it's not complete till I get my Diogo fix!!!! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteVery intersting interview, mostly cause we see the passion he has got for his/ my country! :) what a proud of being portuguese! Thanks for teh find! ****
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