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Pop Star Chappell Roan Surprises Fans with Spanish Debut in Mexico
16 Nov
Summary
- Chappell Roan used Duolingo to learn Spanish for her Mexico debut
- Performed hits like "Naked in Manhattan" and "Coffee" at Corona Capital
- Paid tribute to Día de Muertos with a theatrical, gothic-inspired outfit
On November 15, 2025, rising pop star Chappell Roan made her debut in Mexico, delivering a captivating performance at the Corona Capital festival in Mexico City. The 27-year-old singer-songwriter, who recently won the 2025 Grammy for Best New Artist, surprised the 75,000-strong crowd by opening her set with a greeting in Spanish.
"¡Hola, buenas noches! Me llamo Chappell Roan," Roan said, revealing that she had been using the language-learning app Duolingo to prepare for her first show in the country. The artist then transitioned to English, asking the audience, "Are you ready to get 'Naked in Manhattan?'" - a reference to one of her hit songs.
Throughout the performance, Roan continued to interact with the enthusiastic crowd, at one point confessing her nerves about playing in Mexico for the first time. "I was really nervous to play this show because I've never played in Mexico before," she admitted. "I'm glad, thank you for showing up, and this is so awesome!"
