This weekend, Shawn Mendes delivered one of the most heartfelt and intimate performances at the Corona Capital Festival, held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City.
Closing out the second day of the festival, the Canadian artist captivated the crowd with his charisma and efforts to communicate in their language.
Shawn's transparency and authenticity on stage resonated with the audience, who cheered him on with chants of "Shawn, hermano, ya eres mexicano" ("Shawn, brother, you're already Mexican"). The singer, visibly happy but slightly confused by the unfamiliar language, embraced the moment gracefully.
Despite the language barrier and admitting he didn't understand everything being said, Shawn didn't give up. He pledged to communicate with the crowd in Spanish and delivered a sweet and emotional message that thrilled his fans.
In Spanish, Mendes said "I'm so happy to be here with you. I love your country, your culture, and the everyday life here. Every time I'm in Mexico City, I feel different—I feel more light and energy. It's like magic. Thank you so much," Shawn expressed, earning thunderous applause from the festival attendees.
shawn: "mi español no es fluido, perdón"
— rai🇲🇽☁️ (@stateofrai) November 17, 2024
also, shawn mendes: *procede a hablar español fluido. mejor que cualquier gringo en la roma* pic.twitter.com/XT87jCYYV8
Throughout the concert, Shawn maintained a strong connection with the audience. Several times, he stepped off the stage to shake hands, take photos, and embrace his luckiest fans, who were thrilled to get up close and personal with the global superstar who got his star on the defunct social media platform Vine.
One standout moment of the night was Shawn kissing a fan on the cheek during an interaction in the crowd. As he walked through the aisle separating the audience from the stage, he stopped to greet fans, surprising everyone with a warm gesture.
The crowd was left in awe while Shawn expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support he has received from his Mexican fans throughout his career.
@hugocab__ Se logró ver de cerca una vez más a Papi Shawn Mendes, toy llorando PTM 😭🥹🥹 #CoronaCapital #ShawnMendes #mendesarmy
♬ Heart of Gold - Shawn Mendes
Musically, Shawn didn't disappoint, performing a carefully curated set of 17 songs, including hits like 'There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back,' 'Treat You Better,' 'Monster,' 'Lost in Japan,' and 'Wonder.' He also delighted fans by performing 'Señorita,' his collaboration with ex-girlfriend Camila Cabello.
Shawn left the Mexican audience speechless, showing his talent and genuine effort to connect with his fans. His heartfelt performance and appreciation for his Mexican followers solidified his place as an honorary "Mexican" in the hearts of his fans, who left the event happy and deeply moved by his show.
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