David Bisbal reflects on career, discipline, and return to Operación Triunfo USA

David Bisbal, 47, has opened up about his past jobs, disciplined lifestyle, and his upcoming role as a judge on Operación Triunfo USA, closing a 25-year career circle.

Early life and work

Before fame, Bisbal worked in a nursery in Almería, replanting trees, and studied to be a forest guard. This daily contact with nature sparked his lasting hobby of cultivating bonsais. Source: Elespanol

Discipline and lifestyle

Bisbal describes himself as an "aguafiestas" because he prioritizes sleep and health over after-parties. "When I finish a concert, I go to my room and I don't stay for that beer," he said. Source: Abces He credits good habits for his mental stability: "That mental health is more stable thanks to taking care of myself a lot." Source: Lavanguardia

• He has a "life and career control center" to plan his routine. Source: Lavanguardia
• He overcame shyness through singing and still works on communication. Source: Lavanguardia

Return to OT USA

Almost 25 years after his debut on Operación Triunfo Spain, Bisbal will serve as a judge on Operación Triunfo USA on Telemundo. He shared an emotional message: "Today, life gives me the opportunity to return to that place where I was born artistically, but from another place." Source: Elconfidencial

Reflection on fame

He admitted not enjoying the initial fame rush: "When I got to that program and after the program, being an artist is not just singing." Source: Abces