The connection between Shakira and Alejandro Sanz continues to be talked about. Ever since they shared the stage again and released the song “Bésame,” included in the new EP of the Spanish artist, fans have not stopped getting excited. However, this approach has sparked rumors of a possible crisis between Sanz and actress Candela Márquez, with whom he has a romantic relationship.
Romance or unbreakable complicity?
The spark between Shakira and Alejandro Sanz is not new. From “La Tortura” (2005) to “Te lo agradezco, pero no” (2007), their chemistry has been undeniable, both on and off stage. Now, in this new stage together, the emotion between them has become even more evident.
It all began during Sanz’s intervention at the first concert Shakira offered in the United States, when he dedicated some quite passionate words to her. “Shaki: should I tell you the truth?... Not even with all the coffee in Colombia can I get rid of your scent,” he wrote on Instagram.
After this encounter, the artists sang together again in other shows where the compliments didn’t stop.
However, it was at the recent concert in Miami that things “heated up”, with Shakira dedicating some provocative words. "The most beautiful thing Spain has given birth to after my children," said the singer amidst laughter and cheers.
Alejandro’s response did not take long to arrive, and it was equally poetic: “There are nights that the universe repeats on purpose. Because some stories deserve a second, third, fourth, and infinite takes... and they will always be equally magical. And the only one responsible for this spell, my Shaki, always unique. The best, without a doubt, that Colombia has ever produced,” he wrote on his social media.
For some, this was “the last straw” that would definitively condemn Sanz’s relationship with Candela. Even the presenter Inés Hernand, from the TVE program, pointed out that the closeness with Shakira “would not have sat well” with Candela.
Shakira clarifies the connection with Sanz and Candela responds with elegance
In the midst of the tide of rumors, Shakira decided to break the silence and make her position clear with a strong message that many interpret as her way of reaffirming the nature of her relationship with Alejandro Sanz: “So grateful to share the stage with friends who feel like family. Thank you @alejandrosanz @bizarrap @manuelturizo and @ozuna for making these dates in Miami even more unforgettable. Dallas, you’re next!” she wrote on her Instagram account.
With this, the artist emphasized that her relationship with Sanz is a deep bond of friendship and mutual support. This is not the first time she has said it: she has called him “her soul brother” on several occasions, and their relationship has been marked by gestures of respect, affection, and complicity, but never confirmed romance.
On the other hand, Candela Márquez reappeared on social media, apparently willing to calm the waters. In a gesture that many interpreted as a hint towards the rumors, she shared a video of the concert where Shakira is seen singing “Hips Don’t Lie,” accompanied by an empowering message: “Women don’t cry anymore. She, Shakira... thank you for your lyrics, your energy, and your way of uplifting other women,” she wrote in her stories. Additionally, she started following Alejandro Sanz again, which some consider a sign of reconciliation.