"Last summer, she was one of the interpreters at his 30-date concert residency in Puerto Rico, No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí (I Don't Want to Leave Here), which injected hundreds of millions of dollars into Puerto Rico's economy. With lyrics that capture the grief and alienation of Puerto Ricans forced to leave home in search of opportunities, Bad Bunny's 2025 album Debí Tirar Más Fotos became a global phenomenon that continues to resonate across cultures."
"Octavio Cuenca Maldonado, president of the National Hispanic Latino Association of the Deaf, says this Super Bowl halftime show is much more than a performance. Speaking through an interpreter, he says Rivera Cosme is providing crucial representation for Deaf Latinos. 'This is about language, culture, identity, and recognition by the world,' he says. It's rare for interpreters' cultural background to reflect the music itself, says AV Vilavong, a Deaf concert interpreter who performs at major music festivals across the country."
Celimar Rivera Cosme will interpret Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance, marking a career high point tied to his global success. She previously interpreted at his 30-date Puerto Rico residency No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí, which injected hundreds of millions into Puerto Rico's economy. Bad Bunny's 2025 album Debí Tirar Más Fotos addresses Puerto Rican grief and exile and became a global phenomenon. Bad Bunny is skipping the U.S. on his world tour, which has surpassed Beyoncé's records for earnings and attendance. Rivera Cosme highlights songs rooted in Puerto Rican traditions, and Deaf leaders emphasize the role's cultural and identity significance.
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