Dagna Mata Claims Christian Nodal Mocked Her in Un Vals Video

The release of Christian Nodal’s music video for the song Un Vals has sparked significant controversy regarding its casting choices, leading the project’s director and lead model to address public backlash. The video, which premiered on April 9, 2026, has drawn scrutiny due to the lead model’s physical resemblance to Nodal’s former partner, Cazzu, and his current wife, Ángela Aguilar.

Director’s Response to Casting Controversy

Juan Antonio Barbazán, the director of the music video, acknowledged the oversight during a virtual press conference held on April 11, 2026, with select media outlets, including Billboard Español. Barbazán admitted that the production team failed to anticipate the potential reactions to the model’s appearance.

It was our mistake not to realize this could happen

Juan Antonio Barbazán

Barbazán further clarified the approval process for the project, stating that the final version of the video was approved by JG Music, the record label owned by Nodal’s father, Jaime González, rather than by Christian Nodal himself.

Impact on Lead Model Dagna Mata

The lead model in the video is Dagna Mata, a Mexican content creator based in Madrid. Following the release, Mata became a target of criticism on social media. On April 10, 2026, she shared a video on her Instagram account to address the situation, emphasizing that her participation in the music video was a professional engagement.

Mata expressed a desire for the focus to remain on the nature of the project as a job and stated that she did not wish to hurt anyone. She also voiced her concern for the artist, asserting that Nodal should not be compared to others or bear the brunt of the social media backlash.

Beyond the professional fallout, Mata highlighted her personal journey, noting that she had emigrated from her home country to pursue her dreams of growing within the fashion industry and modeling.

Production Details of ‘Un Vals’

The music video employs a specific visual narrative and filming structure:

• The video utilizes a split-screen format.
• Christian Nodal appears on the left side of the screen performing the song.
• A couple, featuring Mata and a co-star, portrays a love story on the right side of the screen.
• Nodal’s segments were filmed in Guadalajara, Mexico.
• The scenes featuring the models were filmed in Spain.

The controversy underscores the intersection of Nodal’s public personal life and his professional productions, particularly as the model’s appearance was viewed by audiences as a reference to the singer’s high-profile relationships with Cazzu and Ángela Aguilar.