Gala of yellow pieces 2025: J Balvin surprises his wife with his new title “Río”

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During the yellow pieces gala, broadcast this Tuesday, January 28 on France 2, J Balvin moved his partner and the public by interpreting his song “Río”. A title that resonates as a tribute to his family. Discover this moment on stage.

This year again, the yellow parts gala has marked the spirits. This charity event, which aims to collect funds to improve the lives of hospitalized children, brought together an impressive list of international artists in Paris, on the Arena defense stage, last Thursday, January 23. Among them: Katy Perry, Gims, Burna Boy, Rosé, John Legend, J-Hope, G-Dragon, Pretty Yende, Gautier Capuçon, and of course J Balvin, King of Reggaeton, already present during the previous edition.

During this exceptional evening, J Balvin created the emotion by interpreting his new song “Río”, an overwhelming tribute to his son of the same name but also to his partner, Valentina Ferrer. Argentinian model and actress, crowned Miss Argentine in 2014, Valentina has shared the singer's life since 2018. In her clip, unveiled the next day, the artist reveals intimate moments with his partner, including her pregnancy.

A “special” moment

While the dancers went up on stage, the performance of the king of reggaeton reached his peak when he left the scene to join Valentina, in tears in the audience, and tenderly kissed it under the moved looks of the 36,000 spectators. On Instagram, Valentina shared her emotion: “I love you so much! The best surprise in the world. Thank you for making us so happy !!! #Rio”before entrusting: “I always continue to cry, too special.”

The performance of J Balvin and those of all the artists present is to be discovered, this Tuesday, January 28 from 8:50 pm, on France 2. The Gala des Pieces 2025 is also available on the France.TV platform.
To support the Gala of yellow pieces by making a donation, go to Piecesjaunes.fr or by SMS by sending Don to 92 111 (donation of 5 euros).

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