He January 7, 2025the renowned Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny “He surprised Puerto Rican viewers by debuting as a presenter on the morning newscast.”NotiCentro Al Amanecer” of Give them a TV in Puerto Rico.
During the two hours of broadcast, Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasioassumed various journalistic functions. Dressed in a turquoise suit and tie, he presented back-to-school news after the Christmas holidays and offered the weather forecast. In addition, he shared a toast with the news team, tasting a drink of “Coconut Spout”, a traditional Puerto Rican drink.
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In a later interview, Bad Bunny talked about his recent album “I should have taken more photos”, released on January 5coinciding with Three Kings Eve. This work has been described as a love letter to Puerto Rico, integrating traditional genres such as plena and jíbaro music with contemporary influences. The album addresses themes such as gentrification, nostalgia and the passage of time, the Puerto Rican diaspora and cultural identity, reflecting the artist’s deep connection with his homeland.
Bad Bunny meets with filmmaker Jacobo Morales
During the program, Bad Bunny also met with the Puerto Rican filmmaker Jacob Moraleswith whom he collaborated on a short film that accompanies the new album. In their conversation, they highlighted the symbolism of unearthing a box with memories, representing the connection and roots of the artist with Puerto Rico. Bad Bunny expressed: “It also symbolizes a little more that connection where I feel safe, I can go around the world and I can go anywhere, but my soul, my heart is buried here in Puerto Rico…”.
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Bad Bunny’s participation in “NotiCentro Al Amanecer” not only evidenced his artistic versatility, but also his commitment to the cultural and social roots of Puerto Rico. The followers received him with enthusiasm and reinforced his image as an ambassador of Puerto Rican culture worldwide.
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