The second semifinal of Tu cara me suena 13 produced a five-contestant final. After a night of standout performances and shifting rankings, María Parrado, Cristina Castaño, Martín Savi and Paula Koops secured places alongside J Kbello, who had already qualified. Jury scores and public votes both shaped the outcome.
María Parrado led the semifinal with Pastora Soler’s “La tormenta.” She received two perfect scores from the judges and the highest public vote, making her the gala’s clear winner. The jury, Àngel Llàcer, Chenoa, Lolita and Florentino Fernández, praised the standard of performances throughout the show.
Martín Savi earned his place in the final with an emotional tribute to Camilo Sesto, performing “Vivir así es morir de amor.” Cristina Castaño extended her strong run with Paloma San Basilio’s “La fiesta terminó,” earning another perfect jury score and high marks from viewers. Paula Koops claimed the last qualifying place after a close vote against Sole Giménez. Her performance of “Una rosa es una rosa,” prepared with guest mentor Ana Torroja, proved decisive in the tally.
The gala also showcased the impersonation format’s range. Leonor Lavado energized the audience with Melody’s “Ilarie,” while Aníbal Gómez performed Radiohead’s “Creep” and received Florentino Fernández’s highest score. Jesulín de Ubrique took on Manolo Tena’s “Sangre española.” J Kbello, already assured of a place in the final, performed Slimane’s “Mon amour” as a special appearance. Guest performer Sergio Rivero also drew attention with Harry Styles’ “Adore You.”
Once the votes were counted, jury scores and public input confirmed the five finalists competing for the title. The audience vote gives viewers a direct role in the contest and adds another variable to the final result.
Tu cara me suena is a Spanish television competition built around celebrities transforming into well-known singers, with performances judged by a panel and the public. Its thirteenth season has brought María Parrado, Cristina Castaño, Martín Savi, Paula Koops and J Kbello to the final. In a year already marked by major entertainment events, including the record-breaking Christmas Lottery prize pool detailed in this recent report, the finale is set to be another highlight on Spain’s cultural calendar.
The show debuted in 2011 and has since become a fixture of Spanish entertainment television. Its format brings together celebrity impersonations, jury feedback and audience participation. The upcoming final will determine which of the five contestants takes the season’s title.
