Tina Arena breaks down in tears as she makes shock confession

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Tina Arena has revealed she has ‘issues’ with her appearance.

During a television interview with Jennifer Keyte from 10 New+ on Friday, the well-known 57-year-old pop artist found herself getting emotional while making an unexpected confession.

During an interview concerning her latest photographic artwork by artist Georges Antoni, Tina admitted that she had always been hesitant about her physical appearance.

The part also featured poignant moments showing Tina watching as her artwork was revealed, which is now displayed at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra.

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This section included touching scenes depicting Tina viewing the public display of her artwork, currently on show at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra.

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The piece also had heartfelt scenes showing Tina seeing her artwork being unveiled, which is now displayed in the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra.

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The veteran entertainer expressed surprise when she saw how accurately her new portrait depicted herself.

‘Particularly for me, somebody that has had real issues with the way that I look…

‘I’ve never been terribly confident, although people might think the contrary,’ she continued. 

1) “Images pose a challenge for me, as they hold significant weight in our work. Regrettably, I think their influence is more substantial than it ought to be.” (In this version, I aimed to keep the original meaning and intent while making the sentence smoother and easier to read.)

Tina’s latest portrait, created to honor her 50-year career in the entertainment industry, comprises two black-and-white panels crafted by renowned fashion photographer Antoni.

One image features a detailed shot of Tina, while another showcases the music producer, posing passionately and clad in attire resembling leather.

The Channel 10 broadcast displayed the instant when Tina initially saw her portrait, causing her to weep.

Tina remarked, “I find it amazing that it’s now been half a century since I made my debut on stage as a young contestant on ‘Young Talent Time’ at the age of eight.

Expressing this in a more conversational and engaging manner, it could be:

“It’s an extraordinary honor to see my journey featured at the National Portrait Gallery. Yet, what truly gets me excited is the prospect of even more exciting chapters yet to unfold.

Following the conclusion of her Australian leg for her 30-year anniversary tour, which honored the success of her 1994 chart-topping album “Don’t Ask,” Tina just wrapped up her performances.

She is set to continue her tour with shows in Europe next month.

Last year, when Tina made an appearance on Channel Ten’s The Project, she was inquired about the reason for her upcoming tour by one of the hosts, Rove McManus.

In simpler terms, Rove asked the pop star, “Which event signifies the milestone in your life? Is it at age 21, 25, or 30, or is there another specific age you’re referring to?

Tina admitted that she finally recognized she was growing older, meaning she needed to take the tour right away, or risk missing out on it completely.

Tina started by saying, “Given that it’s been in existence for such a lengthy period, people would often ask me around the 25-year milestone, ‘What are your plans for it?’

As a steadfast adherent, I found myself exclaiming, “I shall bide my time.” That album may reach its 30th, 40th, even 50th year, but by then, I fear I’ll have passed on. At the age of 50, I don’t believe there’s much left for me to accomplish.

It appeared appropriate, given that this recording has had an extraordinary impact on countless individuals’ lives.

In November 1994, her “Don’t Ask” album made its first appearance at the top of the Australian album charts, eventually earning a 10-time platinum certification.

The album found significant success not only in the UK and the US, but also in New Zealand, largely thanks to the popularity of its chart-topping songs such as Chains, Wasn’t it Good, and Sorrento Moon.

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2025-09-08 12:33