Karol G Surprises Mexico City Fans With Thalía as Special Guest: ‘The First Person I Wanted to Be’
Categoria: Musica
The Nov. 13 show at the GNP Seguros Stadiums marked the first performance of the Mexican pop icon in Mexico City.
Por Billboard | 14/11/2026
Karol G gave her fans a huge surprise on Friday (Nov. 13) during the first of her three nights at the Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City, inviting Thalia to join her on stage for a special performance. The appearance of the iconic Mexican pop star, who had not performed in the capital for a decade, sent the audience into a frenzy. “She was my first idol in life,” an emotional Karol G told the 65,000 concertgoers during her Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour, according to promoter Ocesa. “The first person I wanted to be, when I dreamed of becoming a singer, was named Thalia, and she’s here with me tonight.” Before Thalia appeared, a video was shown of a young Karol G saying that she wanted to be like her. The Mexican superstar then took to the stage wearing a replica of her iconic guitar-shaped bustier from her “Amor a la Mexicana” era — one of the most famous outfits in Latin pop culture. The new version of the outfit was decorated by Thalia herself, as she had teased a few days earlier in an Instagram post without revealing its purpose. Together, they performed Thalia’s classics “Piel Morena” and “Amor a la Mexicana,” followed by “¿A Quién le Importa?” — a cover of the Spanish group Alaska y Dinarama’s hit, which Thalia reimagined in 2002. The singer and actress known for telenovelas like María la del Barrio and Marimar praised Karol G’s strength and resilience. “She doesn’t care what the world has to say about her,” Thalia said while singing the Alaska y Dinarama anthem, getting a roaring cheer from the audience as they celebrated the union of two stars from different generations. During her first of three nights in Mexico City, Karol G emphasized how meaningful Thalia’s presence was, especially since it marked the first time in 10 years that the Mexican icon had stepped onto a stage in the capital city. “Only you, as a Latina, carry this light everywhere,” Thalia said in response to the Colombian superstar’s praises. Karol, visibly moved, even shed a few tears. “This Mexico adores you! We love and cherish you,” Thalia added. Karol — who just won the day before two Latin Grammys (best urban music album for Tropicoqueta and best reggaeton performance for “Verano Rosa” with Feid) — has brought several artists out of retirement or long hiatuses to perform alongside her. In 2022, she invited Mexican singer Anahí to sing RBD’s hit “Sálvame” as a duet at the Arena Ciudad de México. In 2024, she brought Spanish singer Amaia Montero to the stage at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to perform “Rosas” from La Oreja de Van Gogh. By the time Thalia made her appearance on Friday, the crowd was already electrified, especially after Karol G performed her hit “Ese Hombre Es Malo” with her all-female mariachi band. Earlier, she had also donned a white top and a skirt in the color