The Cuban influencer Samantha Hernández lit up social media this Tuesday by posting an Instagram reel dancing to "GATAZA", the latest single from Cuban singer Melanie Santiler, triggering a flood of reactions and an exchange of compliments between the two women.
In the video description, Samantha wrote, "I missed doing the trankesitos," referring to her signature dance style, which her fans recognize as one of her most celebrated trademarks.
The reel garnered thousands of likes in just a few hours, with comments that left no doubt about the video's impact: "no one does it as well as you," "so tough," and "bottling up, I'm getting sick" were some of the reactions that flooded the post.
But the moment that truly ignited the spark was the appearance of Melanie Santiler herself in the comments. The singer, known as "La Mami Fina," wrote directly to Samantha: "Let me see, friend, in Gatería no one can beat you, okay?"
Samantha quickly replied with the same enthusiasm: "Shuuuu, the classy cat here is youuu."
«GATAZA» was released on July 10, 2026, and is part of the previews of Melanie Santiler's debut album, scheduled for release in September of this year. The song originated from a viral phrase on TikTok and is described as a manifesto of self-love and female autonomy, with the metaphor of the «gataza» — a streetwise, clever, and confident woman — serving as the central theme.
Melanie is experiencing one of her best moments: she kicked off her world tour from Madrid on July 3 with scheduled stops in Spain, Italy, Germany, Cuba, Mexico, and the United States, and she has been recognized by Rolling Stone and Billboard as a new talent from the Caribbean.
Samantha, for her part, is not the first time she has sparked a viral moment with her dancing: throughout 2025 and 2026, she has collaborated with international artists and created videos that establish her as one of the most followed Cuban influencers on digital platforms.
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