Who is India Martínez, who nearly kissed Will Smith onstage? From the Spanish singer’s flamenco roots to platinum albums and Latin Grammy nominations … but does she have a boyfriend?
The pair’s onstage chemistry during a Miami concert, including a teased kiss, has fans wondering if there’s more to their connection … but she’s been in a relationship since 2019
In duet “First Love”, the Spanish songstress, 39, moved in close to Smith, pulling him near, as if for a kiss. Smith followed her lead and appeared almost to lock lips with his partner before she casually dodged him and moved away. Seconds later, they leaned in close again, teasing the audience. Martínez also shared a clip of the moment on her Instagram account, along with behind-the-scenes photos in which she is seen in Smith’s arms, drawing even more buzz.
So just who is India Martínez?
India Martínez grew up surrounded by music
Born Jenifer Yésica Martínez Fernández, the “Vencer al amor” singer was raised in a family that was passionate about music, she revealed in an interview with estudiantes.elpais.com. Her grandfather was a musician and she grew up listening to flamenco. After moving from Córdoba to Almería at 11, her musical taste expanded to include Arabic, Romanian and Indian artists. She started dancing as a teenager, per Hello! magazine.
She’s a Latin Grammy-nominated singer
