Juan Ortega, a bullfighter at the La 1 bull runs: "In front of a bull, I'm only concerned about it; I'm not influenced by the fans."

This Wednesday, Álvaro Núñez appeared on La 1 after his bulls' debut in the bull runs . The rancher excelled in front of the cameras, explaining that what's important is what happens in the bullring, above the actual bull run, and that equal media attention should be given to both. Even more so to bullfighting, which is crucial. In the afternoon, the rancher performed a bullfight that allowed Morante to exit the bull run gate for the first time. To exit through the main gate on rancher's day.
This Friday, a bullfighter appeared on the RTVE studio for the first time during this San Fermin festival . And Juan Ortega, the star of today's bullfight, was also present. Wearing his red handkerchief, he declared that Pamplona "is very impressive." The Jandilla bull run was fast-paced, with dangerous moments. In the afternoon, instead of running, Ortega will stand in front of them to fight the bulls as he knows how, with his well-known slowness and the poise with which he also speaks. "It's a very talented herd; the thing is that in the streets, they let their legs loose and move swiftly."
Pamplona is one of the most important bullrings in Spain, and "I would say one of the most important bullfighting fairs in the world. You have to do a lot to be in this bullring, which rewards success throughout the season." Asked about the bull that comes out here, he explained that this mountain pass "is where the biggest bull comes out, along with Madrid and Bilbao, and that determines everything, because the bull determines everything."
The Sevillian's bullfighting doesn't seem to fit well with the personality of this plaza, but Juan does like the vitality conveyed by "the city, the people, the bull run... everything is joyful." And as for the "peñas," they don't distract him because "when you're in front of the animal, you're only focused on it, and overcoming your fears is enough."
After San Fermín, the most intense months of the year arrive, with August and September, in bullrings like El Puerto, Bilbao, Gijón, Málaga... "They're the most intense months; you're constantly traveling. We bullfighters are often a bit like fairgoers, because we go from fair to fair. But you do what you love, what fulfills you, and this is the most beautiful profession in the world."
Onetoro will broadcast the rest of the fair starting today and has provided the images for the news. We hope they use them so everyone can enjoy the spirit of Ortega, who will fight bulls from the Estrella brand this afternoon alongside Roca Rey, on his second afternoon, and Pablo Aguado.
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