Benidorm Fest 2023 is underway, and the participating artists are gradually shaping what their performances will look like on stage. Among the contenders, Alfred shared a social media photo featuring what fans described as a cameo with a figure referred to as the “Spanish King.” This description points to a well-known 90-year-old model celebrated for her appearance on MasterChef Senior. The singer has publicly confirmed that Andrés García-Carro will appear in her act. In his posts across Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, the artist writes that in a world where youth is often celebrated, García-Carro brings a different kind of expertise and elegance to the stage, highlighting the value of experience and maturity.
Who is the King of Spain?
The individual widely nicknamed the King of Spain is described as being from A Coruña and reportedly reaching a substantial following of more than 40,000 on Instagram. The public narrative suggests her rise began when her granddaughter posted photos online, leading to a lasting presence in the fashion world. Her career includes collaborations with luxury and fashion brands such as Cartier, Zara, Yves Saint Laurent, and Carolina Herrera, signaling a notable cross-over from modeling to high-end fashion influence.
Her ventures extend to audiovisual work, with an appearance in a C. Tangana video and participation in the RTVE program MasterChef Senior. More recently, she is linked to a project titled Rainbow, directed by Paco León, illustrating a continued diversification of her creative repertoire.
In her private life, Andrés García-Carro is described as a married individual with four children. His residence and career have brought him experiences living in diverse locales, including Paris and Argentina, and he has reportedly operated a restaurant in Punta del Este, underscoring a breadth of international exposure and entrepreneurial activity.
Alfred has already gone to Eurovision
The Catalan singer known as Alfred has prior Eurovision experience, having participated previously with Amaia during the Operación Triunfo 2017 journey. This background frames his current effort as part of a continuing pursuit of national representation on the European stage.
For the Benidorm Fest entry he is performing with a standalone theme. The exact role of the city of A Coruña in the semi-final performance remains to be clarified as the event progresses, leaving fans and followers waiting for further confirmations about the act’s placement and presentation in the showcase rounds.