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Mujer Latina
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Mujer Latina
| cover = Thala_-_Mujer_Latina.jpeg
| type = single
| artist = Thala
| album = Amor a la Mexicana
| language = Spanish
| English_title = "Latin Woman"
| released = 10 December 1997
| recorded = 1997
| genre = Latin pop, mambo
| length = 3:38
| label = EMI Latin
| writer = Kike Santander
| producer = Emilio Estefan Jr, Kike Santander, Bernando Ossa
| Certification =
| prev_title = Por Amor
| prev_year = 1997
| next_title = Noches Sin Luna
| next_year = 1998
| misc =
}}
"'Mujer Latina'" is a song by Thala, released as the fifth single from her fifth album 'Amor a la Mexicana'. In Europe it was released as 'Vengo! Vengo! (Mujer Latina)'.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150417232120/http://musica.univision.com/fotos/curiosas/slideshow/2011-08-25/thalia-40-anos-canciones-trayectoria-fotos-cumpleanos Thala. 40 aos, 40 canciones]
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 Surez 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. The second one was only released in Europe and features a totally different footage. The European version is considered rare, since its not available online in great image quality. Both videos were directed by Gustavo Garzon.
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 1998
The 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 Thala's own sexy persona."
Single
# Mujer Latina (album version) - 3:53
Official versions and remixes
# Mujer Latina (Album Version) - 3:36
# Mujer Latina (Zero Radio Mix) - 3:53
# Mujer Latina (Euro Mix) - 3:11
# Mujer Latina (Spirit Mix) - 3:38
# Mujer Latina (Zero Club Mix) - 6:23
Charts
Awards and nominations
Premio Lo Nuestro
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References
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