Cuban actress Yany Prado once again captured attention on social media, this time for her stirring rendition of "Después de todo," a classic by Los Van Van originally popularized by Yeny Valdés. Her performance was part of the Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
A video shared on Instagram by the account @deliciasdeyuya_roma last Wednesday features Prado singing with both ease and emotion, delivering lines such as "Tell her your love doesn't interest me, you can have him, wrapped up and all" and "The love I had for you was beautiful and true, but it's over, my dear."
The audience's reaction was swift and enthusiastic: the video quickly garnered over 34,700 likes and 1,919 comments, with many followers praising her interpretation as favorably comparable to Valdés's original version.
The post accompanying the video made it clear just how impactful her performance was: "Was that Yeni? No, it was @yanypradoofficial once again joining us on this special day, proving that besides being an outstanding actress, she could also be a top-tier singer."
"Después de todo" is part of the 2005 album Chapeando and stands out as one of the most iconic pieces from Yeny Valdés's 16-year tenure with the legendary Cuban orchestra, which she left in 2017.
This isn't the first time Yany Prado has gone viral with her musical talent. Back in September 2025, she impressed many with a street performance of the same song, and in July of that year, she was featured in another viral video in Mexico City alongside street musicians.
Born in Cuba on January 2, 1991, Prado moved to Mexico as a child and honed her craft at Televisa's CEA school. She built a career in telenovelas such as "La doble vida de Estela Carrillo" and "La reina soy yo."
Her international breakthrough came with her role as Gina in the Netflix series Sky Rojo, which aired from 2021 to 2023, establishing her as one of the most recognized Cuban actresses beyond the island.
In recent years, Yany Prado has also developed a robust presence on social media, where she blends her acting prowess with musical and dance performances, particularly resonating with the Cuban community in Mexico.
The video was initially recorded by the account @tu.no.me.calculas during the September 15 festivities and later posted by @deliciasdeyuya_roma. This celebration annually gathers numerous Cubans living in Mexico, often resulting in social media content centered around Latin American cultural expressions.
Yany Prado's Impact on Social Media and Beyond
Who is Yany Prado?
Yany Prado is a Cuban actress known for her roles in telenovelas and the Netflix series Sky Rojo. She has also gained attention for her singing performances on social media.
What song did Yany Prado perform during the Mexican Independence Day celebrations?
Yany Prado performed "Después de todo," a classic song by Los Van Van that was originally popularized by Yeny Valdés.
How did the audience react to Yany Prado's performance?
The audience responded enthusiastically, with the video accumulating over 34,700 likes and numerous comments praising her interpretation.