Shawn Mendes spotted with Portuguese singer MARO — Romance or music collab?
For those unfamiliar, MARO (real name Mariana Secca) is a Portuguese singer-songwriter known for her calming voice and genre-blending style. She gained recognition representing Portugal in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest and has collaborated with acclaimed artists such as Jacob Collier and Jon Batiste.The internet has gone into full 'are-they-dating?' mode. Though there was no public display of affection or evidence beyond their casual morning meetup, fans are speculating about what this connection might mean. Nonetheless, with Mendes hinting at new music and MARO's star rising career, fans are speculating that their meeting is a harbinger of an eventual musical collaboration.advertisementWhether it's a budding friendship, a creative partnership, or simply two artists enjoying coffee, the encounter has captured public attention. For now, it remains a stylish and intriguing moment between two musical talents.Also Read: Meet the New Haymitch: Zada and Peak join Hunger Games prequel castTrending Reel
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