Belinda reflects on her heartfelt and empowering new chapter in life [Exclusive]

The truth is, it was an amazing experience. It was my first Fashion Week in Paris. Well, I had been to Dior a while back and other runways, but I had never walked in a show before, so being my first time with L’Oréal was very exciting—it was a really cool moment. The best part was walking through the streets of Paris, that’s what I remember the most. And the croissants, which are truly spectacular. After the show, I was like, “Okay, now I can eat whatever I want,” because obviously, I love enjoying food and I really like going out to dinner and walking around.

After the show, I had more time to enjoy because, before the L’Oréal show, we were running around doing interviews, creating content, doing ‘get ready with me’ videos, and all that kind of content. But afterwards, I had a little more time to relax. And it was amazing. I went to Gigi, a spectacular restaurant in front of the Eiffel Tower. I went to several Asian restaurants, one of my favorite cuisines. And we also went to a restaurant that’s featured in Emily in Paris called Kong, which is on the top floor and has an incredible view.

It’s been mentioned everywhere (laughs), but honestly, I just fell and that’s it. It was a shock, but afterward, that fall went viral around the world in a positive way, showing that you have to get back up stronger every time. I think that’s the message that came across, and it was the right one. Also, L’Oréal is a brand that really supports sisterhood, friendship between women, and empathy.

So, that moment also represented a lot of what the brand stands for, and I think that was really important. And now, I’ll remember it forever, we’ll all remember it. Every time someone falls, we’ll say, “You’ve pulled a ‘Belindazo’” (laughs).

I’m so glad it was Anitta because she’s Latina, and you know, that brings a different feeling, a different energy. And she’s a very loving woman. We talked before and after the show, and we got along really well. So we made a connection and bonded. The whole experience was amazing—everyone running around, the people, a thousand makeup and hair stylists, checking outfits. L’Oréal is like a family at the end of the day, and I love working with brands that focus on family, women, empowerment, and women’s confidence.

All of this is important to me and is the message I want to convey with my career, my music, and every project I do. It’s about elevating women, respecting, loving, valuing, and believing in them. I think that’s important in the world we live in.

Without a doubt, my most epic comeback was the L’Oréal runway. I don’t think anything will top that. I did a Chanel runway a long time ago in Mexico, but that was a different kind of show. The thing is, I’m not a model, and I think it’s important to point that out. I’m an artist—I write my songs, I sing, I act, I compose, I direct. So, it’s a completely different world. What I loved about this runway is that you’re not a model; you can just be yourself, wave, and do whatever you want.

It’s important to remind people that you don’t have to be perfect, that life is full of ups and downs, and that you have to enjoy the journey. You have to learn from every moment and be more empathetic toward others because you never know what tomorrow will bring. Maybe someone else will need my help one day, and I’ll always remember those moments when people were kind to me.

These are the things you never forget, especially during your lowest moments. I’ve had many falls, but I think my comebacks have generally been stronger. For example, when my grandmother passed away, that was a very tough emotional fall for me. And afterward, I tried to stay strong, to be kind to myself, and to remind myself how important it is to live, enjoy, and appreciate what we have. Each fall has taught me a lot in life.

Absolutely, and especially that I’m loving toward others. I don’t like to talk about anyone, I don’t get involved in anyone’s life. I think discretion is as important as respecting other people’s lives. If someone asks me about someone else, I never say anything, whether it’s about colleagues or other artists. I’m very respectful, and I think respecting others is something I’ve always grown up with. It’s a super important value.

Well, my mom speaks perfect French thanks to my grandfather, who was French. He was born in Arles, a beautiful little town in the south of France, where there’s even a museum dedicated to him because he was a bullfighter, and they made a tribute to him that’s still there. I have family there; many of them live in the south of France. So, my mom was happy because it reminded her of her childhood with her grandmother and my grandfather, and I loved seeing her so happy.

In the U.S., she’s quite shy speaking English because she has a strong French accent, but in France, I saw her so happy because she could communicate perfectly with everyone. I even said, “Mom, help me out!” And suddenly, she was chatting with everyone—it was really nice. She’s more French than I am, even though I have my French passport, I’m not as French as she is.

She’s given me so many, but she’s always taught me to be polite, to be kind to everyone, to say hello, and to always be grateful. Being empathetic toward others was something my family always instilled in me. And then there’s the love of food—my family has always enjoyed dining out and savoring meals. We never shy away from dessert or anything like that!

I think this has been the year I’ve worked the hardest; I literally haven’t stopped. My new single is coming out this month, then another one in December, and I still need to finish the album. Honestly, I’ve been so busy I haven’t even thought about how I’m going to celebrate Christmas, but I’ll probably spend it with my family somewhere peaceful because the past few months have been so packed with travel. What I really want is to be in a calm, serene place.

I love Mexican music. I think Mexico is stronger than ever musically, and that fills me with pride and joy. It’s so important because there are many genres representing other countries that have been really dominant, and even we Mexicans have sung those styles. But suddenly hearing Mexico resonate around the world with Mexican artists and local instruments, like corridos tumbados, is incredibly exciting.

That’s exactly why I wanted to join in—plus, it’s a genre that’s largely dominated by men, and I wanted to be one of the few women entering this space, to open doors for other women who want to get into regional music and corridos tumbados. That fills me with pride.

I don’t know… I used to dream of collaborating with Natanael Cano, and I did it! That was a dream come true. Now, I’m not sure who I’d like to collaborate with next, but there are a lot of surprises coming with my album. For example, I have a collaboration with Kenia Os, who I love—she’s the first Mexican artist I’ll be singing with. 

Supporting women is incredibly important to me. I also have a song with Tito Doble P, who has an amazing voice that I adore. And I’m collaborating with Los Ángeles Azules again, but this time on my album, and that’s something I’m really proud of.

I’m happy, and I want to keep my private life super private. Right now, I’m more focused on my career. I believe that what’s private should stay private, and I’ll share my work with the public, of course. I’m in a place where I really value my privacy, but I’m incredibly happy. I’m enjoying this moment in my career, where every day brings a new surprise, an adventure, a dream come true. Being able to inspire other women is my purpose right now—lifting up and promoting the name of my country, Mexico, being empathetic, and setting the best example I can. That’s my focus, especially for women.

There’s so much hate in the world, so I don’t read negative things. I try to stay as positive as possible. I want to contribute to harmony, positive messages, support, and love. If we all did that, the world would be a completely different place. 

I hope I can be a small example of that, to spread more positivity, especially on social media, since technology is what drives the world right now. I hope we can all be kinder and think before we speak, especially toward others.

I’d tell her to enjoy the journey more, to enjoy the process. Be a perfectionist, but don’t take everything so personally. I’m still very sensitive when it comes to writing music and conveying emotions—because that’s my job—to transmit feelings through my music, acting, and projects. But if you take everything personally, you end up suffering a lot.

I used to suffer a lot, but I’m becoming more and more loving toward myself. I used to be really hard on myself: “Oh no, Beli, why did you do that? Oh no, why did you do this?” I would constantly punish myself. I’d think, “Of course, they said that because it’s true.” But now I care less and less. I try to take things more calmly and consider the source because, in the end, what people say about others reflects how they feel about themselves. It’s who they are and what they project as human beings.

My latest single, La Mala, is out now, and it’s a video with a lot of production behind it. I was heavily involved in the entire process, from writing the script to overseeing the production. I’d love for people to check it out.

I’m inspired by stories. I love cinema, especially when there’s a story to tell, not just typical videos. With “La Mala,” the idea was to create this character because I really enjoy horror movies. It was like a tribute to all horror films. I had never done a music video like this before, and I loved it. The character is this evil woman, like a wicked witch—it was such a fun character to play, and it’s been one of the most satisfying music videos I’ve ever done.

Now I’m about to film a new video, which is going to be amazing, and it’s with Kenia Os. It’s a pop song for all the fans who’ve been wanting to hear me in that genre again. It’s going to be a very “girly” pop.