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Calling all Barbie fans! Mattel is celebrating the legendary Mexican singer-songwriter and actor Juan Gabriel with a signature Barbie doll ahead of Hispanic Heritage Month.
The doll commemorates the six-time Grammy nominee’s nearly four-decade career, which includes the release of more than 30 studio albums and 1,500 composed songs, highlighting his influence as one of Latin America’s most significant musical figures. Gabriel’s greatest hits, known for their heartfelt ballad style, include “No Tengo Dinero,” “Abrázame Muy Fuerte,” “Amor Eterno” and “Siempre En Mi Mente.”
To honor Gabriel’s music and career, the Barbie Signature Juan Gabriel Doll ($55) dazzles with a mic in her hand and a glittering bolero jacket, drawing inspiration from the outfit Gabriel wore during his iconic 1990 performance at Mexico City’s El Palacio de Bellas Artes. Gabriel expressed his love and appreciation for his Mexican culture not just through his music, but also through his attire, often wearing mariachi suits with gold accents onstage — just like the Barbie’s outfit.
For those inspired by his legacy, the doll serves as a collaboration that pays tribute to the extraordinary artistry of this beloved music icon.
Fans have been anxiously waiting for the doll’s release, with one Reddit user writing, “Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor. I am absolutely blown away by this Barbie. I love the darker hues… which we haven’t seen before.” Another Reddit user described the doll as “beautiful.”
Mattel’s Signature Doll inspired by Juan Gabriel will be available at Amazon, Walmart, Target and Mattel Shop starting Wednesday (Aug. 28).
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