The song will reach the Junior Eurovision stage in Ta' Qali on 24 October. RTVE has selected ten-year-old Lucas Paulano to perform "Cuore Bello (Te quiero, te quiero)" in Malta and released the official video and presentation materials.
Lucas co-wrote the song with Blas Cantó, Dangelo Ortega and Carlos Almazán, giving him a direct role in Spain's entry. RTVE materials and independent Eurovision industry coverage also cite the date and venue.
Before his Junior Eurovision selection, Spanish media identified Lucas Paulano as the winner of La Voz Kids 2025. The result helped establish his profile as a young performer, La Razón and Servimedia reported.
The song's idea reaches beyond romance. "Cuore Bello (Te quiero, te quiero)" treats memory as part of personal identity, turning to people and moments that remain in the heart over time. RTVE carries that idea through the music and video. Independent coverage describes the track in similar terms, as a song about memories and the people who leave a lasting mark, including romantic love.
Lucas has called the track beautiful. He said he wants the chorus to make people feel happy and sing along in the street.
César Vallejo, head of the Spanish delegation, described the entry as a message about love and union with memories. He also recalled Lucas's performance at two in-person casting sessions in Madrid, where the boy stood out for his voice and personality.
María Eizaguirre, RTVE's director of Communication and Participation, praised Lucas's singing and movement, along with his connection with the camera.
The song and video were presented at an RTVE studio in Prado del Rey on 28 September. Their release was scheduled for broadcast and online publication that day. Reports from the presentation identified Lucas Paulano, Blas Cantó, María Eizaguirre, César Vallejo and Sergio Calderón among those involved in the public launch, Europa Press reported.
The Malta performance is still taking shape. Javier Pageo will oversee the staging, having worked on Sandra Valero's 2023 performance. Verónica Ferreiro is the vocal coach, while Raúl Amor handles styling and costumes.
The music team wants to retain the character of a classic ballad while giving it a more current finish. RTVE's making-of materials place those roles within the wider preparation for Malta.
Blas Cantó has praised Lucas's confidence in the studio and his ability to follow creative direction. Dangelo Ortega said the song's strength comes from balancing its traditional essence with a contemporary touch. The vocal performance remains at the centre.
The video extends the memory theme. Jimmy Llamas directed it and also made Spain's three latest Junior Eurovision videos. The entire shoot took place on a set built around childhood and memories.
A bedroom filled with postcards, toys, miniature planes, a carousel and other objects creates a familiar space. The most personal prop is Dudú, the stuffed rabbit that has been with Lucas since birth.
Light carries the visual story. Dancers hold points of light representing memories, gradually bringing them to life until Lucas is surrounded by them.
Twenty-two children appear in the scenes. A young pianist joins them, as does Lucas's brother Marcos on violin. The video also offers clues about elements that may appear in Malta. RTVE has not said the final staging is complete.
A report on an earlier major Spanish television production showed a music-led visual approach. Lucas's entry takes a smaller, more personal approach. Its song and video, alongside the performer's age, support the same idea: memory is the organising principle.
RTVE has also recorded a symphonic version with the Orquesta y Coro de RTVE at the Teatro Monumental. It will be broadcast soon.
Tony Aguilar and Julia Varela will commentate on the contest in Spain, with Víctor Escudero as adviser. Lucas's role as singer and co-writer gives the entry a clear focus, built around interpretation rather than noise.
