Spanish Heartthrob Manu Ríos Stuns Fans With Piano Cover Of Chappell Roan’s Hit Single
Manu Ríos, the 25-year-old Spanish actor from Elite, has shown there’s more to him than his striking looks. He sat down at the piano and performed a stripped-down version of Chappell Roan’s Good Luck, Babe! that’s getting everyone talking.
Ríos brings raw emotion to the song, singing, “You can kiss a hundred boys in bars…” with intense feeling as he accompanies himself on piano.
His famous friends couldn’t help but react. Omar Ayuso from Elite dropped a heart emoji, and Sasha Colby showed her support. Matt Bernstein got emotional, while others expressed their surprise at his hidden talent.
From YouTube star to Netflix sensation
Ríos has been singing since he was 13. Back in 2012, he gained attention on YouTube with his covers. People called him the Spanish Justin Bieber. He even joined Parchís, a Spanish children’s music group.
The story gets better. His family moved to Los Angeles so he could work with Grammy-winning producer Richy Pena. But then Elite came calling, and music took a back seat.
The future looks bright
Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar Spain in August, Ríos hinted at returning to music: “Music is essential for me and I will definitely try again.”
With Chappell Roan headlining Primavera Sound Festival Barcelona in June 2025, fans are hoping for a surprise duet. After all, Barcelona is just a stone’s throw from Ríos’s home.
