Anitta‘s 2022 Performance for Isabel Díaz Ayuso Resurfaces at LOS40 Music Awards
VALENCIA, SPAIN – A viral moment from the 2022 LOS40 Music awards resurfaced this Friday as the gala unfolded in Valencia, sparking renewed discussion online.Brazilian singer Anitta’s impromptu twerking performance directed at Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid, continues to be a talking point three years later, with social media users dubbing it “the most iconic thing that has happened” at the awards show.
The incident occurred during Anitta’s stage approach at the 2022 ceremony,where she dedicated a dance to Ayuso,who responded with laughter and attempted to mirror the performance.The moment quickly exploded on social networks, and Anitta later recounted the story, revealing she initially mistook Ayuso’s position, believing her to be the president of a local Facebook group rather than the regional government.
Following the 2022 gala, Anitta explained on the program The resistance that she hadn’t had time to rehearse, and relied on inspiration. “I wanted to dance to people who were sitting,” she said,adding that her publicist told her “a very good woman who all the people love her very much” would be in the front rows – referring to ayuso. Her publicist further introduced Ayuso as “a very good girl, with very good vibes, that people love her a lot and that she is president of the Community of Madrid.” Anitta admitted she thought Ayuso had “good vibes” after the president smiled during the dance.
The moment remains a frequently referenced highlight from the LOS40 Music Awards,with one social media user joking they ”would like to get this video tattooed.”