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KATSEYE’s Daniela praises Bad Bunny after historic Grammy win: 'As daughter of Latinos, it fills me with pride'

Daniela’s presence at the GRAMMYs is a reflection of her own remarkable journey.

UPDATED FEBRUARY 5, 2026 1:15 PM ESTFEB 5, 2026, 1:15 PM EST

It was a night made for Bad Bunny, and rising global star Daniela Avanzini of KATSEYE was right there to witness it. The Puerto Rican superstar, who has already changed the music landscape with his trailblazing work in Latin music, took home Album of the Year for 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards, making history as one of the first all-Spanish-language albums to earn the honor.

Daniela Avanzini's pride and heritage:

Daniela’s presence at the GRAMMYs is a reflection of her own remarkable journey. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, to a Cuban mother and Venezuelan father, she represents a rich cultural tapestry and carries that identity proudly onto the global stage.

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, to a Cuban mother and Venezuelan father, Daniela Avanzini of KATSEYE represents a rich cultural tapestry and carries that identity proudly onto the global stage. — Daniela Avanzini of KATSEYE represents a rich cultural tapestry and carries that identity proudly onto the global stage.

She became the first Latin American artist signed to South Korea’s HYBE, and she rose to fame as a finalist on 'The Debut: Dream Academy.' Before joining KATSEYE, she dazzled audiences on 'So You Think You Can Dance' and 'America’s Got Talent,' proving early on that her talent was destined for the world stage.

Daniela, affectionately known to fans as “Latina Mami,” shared a radiant moment with Bad Bunny on the red carpet, posting a photo alongside the icon.

Her shared moment with Bad Bunny captures not only a milestone in Latin representation in global music, but also a personal celebration of heritage, identity, and community.

Bad Bunny's Grammy success:

Before the televised portion of the show even began, Bad Bunny had already snagged Best Global Music Performance for “EoO.” But it was his Best Música Urbana Album win that truly set the night on fire. When he took the stage, he didn’t just thank collaborators. He used his moment to speak truth to power.

Trevor Noah then began singing the translated lyrics himself. — It was a night made for Bad Bunny, and rising global star Daniela Avanzini of KATSEYE was right there to witness it.

“Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say ICE out,” he declared, earning a standing ovation from the audience. “We’re not savage, we aren’t animals, we aren’t aliens ,we are humans, and we are Americans.”

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He continued with a message that blended activism and heart. “The hate gets more powerful with more hate, the only thing more powerful than hate is love. So, please, we need to be different; we fight, but we have to do it with love. We don’t hate them, we love our people, we love our family, and that’s the way to do it, with love.”