The pastor who helped a pair get married throughout Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime present is sharing behind-the-scenes particulars of the romantic second.
“I obtained a name from one in every of my associates,” Antonio Reyes shared with The Athletic on Wednesday, February 11. “[She] mentioned that one of many promoters had spoken to her and mentioned, ‘ what? They’re in search of a younger pastor who speaks Spanish. They need you to marry this couple. We don’t know who they’re, we don’t know what it’s for, however are you ? We predict it’s a star.’”
After additional discussions, Reyes mentioned he began receiving confidentiality papers and a nondisclosure settlement.
When his spouse took a have a look at the paperwork, Reyes realized he may very well be a part of Unhealthy Bunny’s (born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) efficiency.
Unhealthy Bunny had household on his thoughts when he took the sector for the 2026 Tremendous Bowl halftime present. The rapper, whose actual title is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, wore a cream-colored customized jersey for his efficiency, with “Ocasio” on the again and No. 64. “Unhealthy Bunny paid homage to his uncle who performed soccer […]
“[My wife] opened it and began studying and screaming euphorically,” Reyes recalled. “I mentioned, ‘What occurred?’ And clearly, the contract talked about Benito’s title and the Tremendous Bowl. I used to be confused. I mentioned, ‘Nicely, am I going to marry Benito? What’s occurring?’”
Earlier than marrying Thomas Wolter and Eleisa Aparicio at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, February 8, Reyes was in a position to meet with the couple and get to know their love story.
Now that the marriage is full, Reyes — who serves at Undertaking Church in Sacramento, California — considers the bride and groom “household.”
“We ready every little thing,” Reyes shared. “I believe it was the quickest ceremony I’ve ever executed in my life, however that’s simply a part of the method.”
Unhealthy Bunny JOSH EDELSON / AFP
Throughout Unhealthy Bunny’s 13-minute set — which was watched by practically 128.2 million viewers in the US, in keeping with NBC Sports activities stories — the Grammy winner shocked audiences with particular friends together with Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, Pedro Pascal and Jessica Alba.
From Reyes’ perspective, one of many biggest features of the halftime present was the symbolism, historical past, folklore and taste Unhealthy Bunny, 31, showcased about his group.
“I believe the objective was to truthfully talk the fact and expertise of being Latino, and I believe that was achieved with all these nuances,” Reyes defined. “For me, as a Mexican, as a Latino, it was a privilege to be a part of one thing monumental. We had been conscious that one thing greater was being communicated.”
As Reyes heads again to his church, which is described as “a place for people in progress,” the pastor is grateful to have had the chance to be a part of one thing particular for therefore many viewers.
“For me, as a follower of Jesus and as a pastor, it is rather essential to have the ability to symbolize my group,” Reyes shared. “Moments like these assist us with that illustration. That we’re not simply migrants, however human beings with abilities, with expertise, with one thing helpful to deliver to the desk.”
Though Unhealthy Bunny has not publicly commented on his Tremendous Bowl efficiency, the Latin artist has a jam-packed touring schedule. This Valentine’s Day weekend, he shall be performing in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for 3 straight nights.
