Mujer Latina
"Mujer Latina" is a song by Thalía, released as the fifth single from her fifth album Amor a la Mexicana. In Europe it was released as Vengo! Vengo! .
In popular culture
Former Rugby player Kenny Logan danced samba to Mujer Latina on the popular British TV series Strictly Come Dancing (series 5) in 2007. In 2011, Peruvian actress and dancer Leysi Suárez danced to the song on week six of the first season of the popular Peruvian dancing competition El Gran Show. The South Korean figure skating team performed to a medley of songs, which included "Mujer Latina", at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. In March 2019, Country music singer Cliona Hagan danced salsa to the song on week 9 of Dancing with the Stars (Irish series 3).Music video
Mujer Latina has two official music videos. The first one is the original version, released worldwide in 1997 and directed by Gustavo Garzon. The second one was only released in Europe and features a totally different footage and was directed by Emmanuel Saada. The European version is considered rare, since it is not available online in good image quality.Commercial performance
The song had airplay success in Latin American radio stations and reached the top spot in Chile. It reached number two in Guatemala, thirteen in Spain, and also had success in some European countries such as Turkey and Greece. The first music video for "Mujer Latina" was nominated for Video of the Year at the Premio Lo Nuestro 1998The song was also well received by critics. Joey Guerra from Vibe called the "A fiery hip-swiveling rhythm which effortlessly blended independent-woman themes with Thalía's own sexy persona."
Single
- Mujer Latina - 3:53
Official versions and remixes
- Mujer Latina - 3:36
- Mujer Latina - 3:53
- Mujer Latina - 3:11
- Mujer Latina - 3:38
- Mujer Latina - 6:23