J Kbello Wins Tu Cara Me Suena 13 with Landslide Vote

J Kbello, the 27-year-old artist from Cádiz, has won the thirteenth season of Antena 3's Tu Cara Me Suena with a decisive 51% of the public vote, more than doubling the score of runner-up María Parrado (26%) Source: El Confidencial. His finale performance as Hugh Jackman in The Greatest Showman earned a standing ovation and was hailed as the perfect climax to a season where he accumulated five weekly victories Source: ABC.es.

Victory and Prize

Along with the trophy, J Kbello received a €30,000 charitable prize, which he immediately announced he would split with Parrado, donating the funds to two associations in their shared home province of Cádiz Source: El Mundo. This gesture was widely praised as a reflection of the camaraderie that defined the season.

Controversy and Emotion

The elimination of Cristina Castaño, who had been a fan favorite throughout the season, in fourth place (19%) caused surprise and some debate among viewers Source: El Mundo. J Kbello's victory speech was notably emotional; he thanked "the people who never believed in me, who gave me a lot of stick," a moment many interpreted as a vindication of his career Source: El Mundo.

Background and Context

Before Tu Cara Me Suena, J Kbello (real name Jesús Cabello) gained national attention at the Benidorm Fest 2025 with the song 'V.I.P.' and previously competed in Cover Night on La 1, where he met Chanel, who encouraged his Eurovision bid Source: ABC.es. He is also a father, having had his first child at age 19 . The series finale consolidated the show's leadership in Friday prime time with a 19.3% audience share and over 4 million unique viewers .