Bad Bunny has done it again. Last night the Puerto Rican urban music star hosted the American show “Saturday Night Live”. For this facet, which the Vegabajeño played slowly, naturally and with great ease, He was accompanied by celebrated Chilean actor Pedro Pascal.
TO Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, the exponent’s real name, it was clear that he had prepared extensively for this transcendent moment in his career. In fact, before taking part in the evening “show” on the NBC network, the singer had expressed the exhaustion that the process caused him.
“I have to sleep”, he confessed last Thursday night on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” two days before his hosting debut. What happened last night was no joke. The multiple award winner had to put the program together as if it were just another project in his budding career.
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To break the ice, he recently jokingly released the album “Nobody Knows What’s Going to Happen Tomorrow,” welcomed “Sábado Gigante.” However, what happened next could be seen as an attempt by the 29-year-old to defend his country, his people and his language.
Martinez Ocasio continued to complain about the heat in New York and expressed that he preferred to be in Puerto Rico even if it would require a return to Telemundo’s Raymond and Friends, also mentioning the actor and producer Sunshine Logroño. The “Bad Rabbit” also joked about whether he prefers to speak English or Spanish, for example, to order at McDonald’s or have sex. However, he made it clear that he prefers to speak Spanish.
How small, who defines himself by breaking molds, began speaking in Spanish in a program aimed 100% at a North American and largely English-speaking audience. So, in reference to a moment that drew comment during the last Grammy Awards, the words “Speaking in Non-English” appeared as a subtitle, to which he responded and asked for a change. Then “Speaking in a sexier language” appeared on the screen. Although he was okay with it, he preferred to seek help.
This is how the actor Pedro Pascal came into the “game” as Bad Bunny’s translator. For his part, the Chilean began with an allegedly poor translation of Bad Bunny’s message, saying only: “I am lucky to be here with my favorite actor Pedro Pascal.”he expressed, drawing laughter from those present.
The ragman’s first monologue also ended in Spanish. Bad Bunny sent greetings to his fans and family who tuned in from Puerto Rico. “We have an incredible show for you tonight,” Benito said. “I’m here, so stay and we’ll be right back!” he added with a big smile.
Another moment that will undoubtedly be remembered and passed on was the moment when Lady Gaga He took over the screen to present the Puerto Rican’s musical number. The interpreter of “Tití asked me” also made the singer speak in Spanish.
“New York, Puerto Rico and the whole group…Bad Bunny!”said the producer, dancer, actress and activist. Bad Bunny, considered one of the most influential characters of all time, gave the audience two performances: “Un Preview” and “Mónaco”.
The Puerto Rican also had the courage to appear as a comedian, a role that is not just anything, and he did so in English. Right or wrong, the urban star achieved his goal: the audience laughed non-stop as they saw him play various characters: from dressing up as the popular ogre Shrek to playing a nice Latin aunt.
Another memorable surprise came from legendary rocker and lead singer of the British band Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger, who appeared in a comedy show about nuns in a convent and joined Bad Bunny, also dressed as a nun. The musician played the role of “Sister Kevin”.
After what was undoubtedly a memorable “bad rabbit” show in the show’s history, one of the longest-running shows on American television said goodbye to the audience, visibly moved and grateful… and in Spanish, too.
“Thank you very much. “I love you I love you”he expressed.