Bad Bunny is heading into one of the biggest moments of his career, with a Super Bowl halftime show on the horizon and a historic Grammy win already behind him. As he reaches new heights, attention has quietly shifted to someone who once stood beside him during his rise. That person is Gabriela Berlingeri, the artist’s longtime former partner.
Though she has kept a low profile in recent years, her subtle acknowledgment of his latest success has reignited curiosity about who she is and the role she played during his early years.
Here are five fast facts to know about Gabriela Berlingeri.
1. How Gabriela Berlingeri & Bad Bunny First Met
Gabriela and Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, first met in Puerto Rico in 2017, before his career reached its global peak.
“I met her at some restaurant, while I was eating with my parents and my brothers,” he recalled in a 2020 interview with Rolling Stone. “We started talking, and from there, we continued to see each other.”
The relationship began quietly and remained largely private for several years. As Bad Bunny’s career surged worldwide, Gabriela stayed by his side, away from the spotlight, offering support behind the scenes rather than in front of cameras.
2. Their Relationship Stayed Private Until Fame Caught Up
Although they began dating in 2017, Gabriela and Bad Bunny did not publicly acknowledge their relationship until 2020, when they were spotted together at a Miami basketball game. The outing marked their first widely recognized appearance as a couple.
Between 2017 and 2022, their relationship was on and off, but they kept it low-key. Even as Bad Bunny rose to global stardom, Gabriela largely stayed out of the public eye, avoiding the influencer spotlight that often surrounds celebrity partners.
The pair quietly went their separate ways in 2022. Bad Bunny later dated Kendall Jenner on and off from 2023 to 2024.
3. Creative Collaborations That Defined an Era
Gabriela was not only a partner but also a creative collaborator. She lent her voice to “En Casita,” a song released during the COVID-19 lockdowns that appeared on Bad Bunny’s 2020 album “Las Que No Iban a Salir.”
She also worked on “El Apagón” and appeared as the bride in the “Tití Me Preguntó” music video, one of his most recognizable visual projects. These collaborations placed her quietly within the creative world that helped shape his sound and image during a pivotal period.
Despite these appearances, Gabriela consistently kept a low profile, rarely giving interviews or promoting herself through his fame.
4. Bad Bunny and Gabriela Berlingeri Welcomed a Puppy Together in 2022
In February 2022, Bad Bunny and Gabriela Berlingeri added a new furry member to their family. The pair shared the news in a lighthearted TikTok video featuring their puppy sleeping peacefully during a car ride.
The moment offered a rare, tender glimpse into their life together, shortly before their relationship ended later that year.
5. Gabriela Berlingeri’s Life Beyond Bad Bunny
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Gabriela built her own creative path. In 2020, she launched her jewelry brand, Diciembre Veintinueve, focusing on small-batch, design-driven pieces rather than celebrity branding.
In a past interview with Into The Gloss, she explained her original ambitions. “I’ve always wanted to have my own brand, but I thought I would start with swimsuits, since I grew up in Puerto Rico and so much of my life is spent on the beach,” she said.
“But then I started working with a local jewellery company and learned how to create my own designs.”
She has also modeled, styled photo shoots, and occasionally contributed vocals to music projects. Gabriela has openly shared that she prefers privacy and has avoided putting her name front and center on her brand, choosing instead to let the work speak for itself.
As Bad Bunny steps onto one of the world’s biggest stages at the Super Bowl, Gabriela remains largely out of view.
Still, her subtle show of support after his Grammy milestone has reminded fans of the quiet figure who once stood beside him before the global spotlight ever arrived.
