Madame Tussauds New York and Las Vegas unveiled two new wax figures of J Balvin on Friday (March 22).
The Colombian hitmaker's New York figure is dressed in his 2021 Moschino Met Gala ensemble, which consists of an embellished floral three-piece suit reproduced by Madame Tussauds to match the original ensemble. Rocking Balvin's signature blonde piece, the figure pays homage to the singer's Met Gala debut.
Meanwhile, the Las Vegas wax figure wears an authentic GUESS outfit provided by Balvin himself, originally worn during his performance at the 2019 Coca Cola Fest in Mexico City. The number is paired with the J Balvin x Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Colores Y Vibras” sneakers from his collaboration with Nike.
The “Mi Gente” artist shared his reaction to his new likenesses in a video he posted on Instagram. “Amazing how dreams come true you're rarely face to face with yourself and it's not a reflection in the mirror hehehehe Triple JoSSSe,” he captioned the clip. “Keep dreaming and believe it yourself ⚡️ Go check it out and take a picture with me Thanks @madametussaudsusa PA LA CULTURA”
In the video, he approaches his wax figures with a few demands and questions about them. “I was looking for my chains, give them back,” he begins. “You owe money, will you pay me or not?”
Finally, he asks on behalf of his fans: “When is the album coming? Tell me. We waited two years.”
According to a press release, guests will enter a “mini ultra-lounge with electric colors and large pop images, transforming the space into an unforgettable club experience” when they visit the Balvin figure in Las Vegas.
“The J Balvin wax figures at Madame Tussauds New York and Madame Tussauds Las Vegas epitomize his indelible influence on music and culture,” said Matthew Clarkson, chief marketing officer at Madame Tussauds USA. “With our newly renovated Music Experience in New York and the brand new Club T in Las Vegas, his presence adds another dimension to the immersive experiences we offer. It's a testament to his lasting influence and our dedication to creating dynamic experiences that resonate with guests around the world.”
J Balvin is set to make his big return to Coachella since he first appeared at the festival in 2019 (although he did appear as a special guest for Karol G's set in 2022). It will appear on April 14th and April 21st.
Check out Balvin's reaction to his two new wax figures below:
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