On December 5, 2025, Dua Lipa closed out her Radical Optimism Tour after more than a year of sold-out arenas and global stops. The final shows took place in Mexico City, where the pop star wrapped the tour with three back-to-back dates. For the last night, the opening slot went to an emerging artist whose name immediately caught attention: Bu Cuarón.
Bu, accompanied by her brother Olmo, performed a brief opening set that introduced her sound to thousands of fans. But the reaction was far from unanimous. In just a few hours, TikTok, X, and Facebook were full of conflicting opinions about her singing and talent. Some people applauded Dua Lipa for giving visibility to a newer artist, while others questioned the choice altogether.
Part of the criticism pointed toward Bu’s artistic identity, but a significant portion focused on her background. Many users highlighted that she is the daughter of Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuarón, known for films like Roma and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. For some, that connection raised questions about whether her appearance on such a major tour came from her work or from access.
The conversation quickly shifted toward nepotism in the entertainment industry, a topic that resurfaces often whenever the child of a well-known figure steps into the spotlight. The debate around Bu’s inclusion on the tour became part of that larger discussion.
Bu’s Response
Despite the online noise, Bu initially chose not to respond directly to the criticism. She publicly thanked Dua Lipa on Instagram for the opportunity and shared a few behind-the-scenes moments from the night. Her father, Alfonso Cuarón, expressed his support, leaving a short message for his children:
“Felicidades, Bu y Olmo.”
A few days later, she uploaded another video and captioned it, “I heard you were interested in how I sing,” featuring one of the songs she performed at Dua Lipa’s show. However, the reactions to the clip were largely negative.
Who is Bu Cuarón?
Bu Cuarón — full name Tess Bu Cuarón — was born on December 24, 2003, in England. She’s the daughter of celebrated Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón, a multiple Academy Award winner whose work has shaped modern cinema. Her mother is Italian actress Annalisa Bugliani, and her godmother is none other than Salma Hayek. In other words, Bu’s childhood was surrounded by creativity and influential voices.
Bu showed a strong interest in music early on. According to Glamour, she learned piano, violin, and guitar, and even wrote her first song at age five — a track adorably titled “Me gustan las fresas” (“I Like Strawberries”). That spark eventually evolved into a more defined artistic vision as she grew older.
In 2024, she released her debut EP, Drop by When You Drop Dead, a project that blends indie pop with soft electronic textures and acoustic layers. The EP moves between Spanish, English, and Italian, giving her music a multilingual, intimate feel. Her sound leans toward the experimental, with an emphasis on atmosphere rather than mainstream formulas.
As with many rising artists navigating both visibility and scrutiny, only time will tell how Bu’s career develops beyond this moment — but her appearance on Dua Lipa’s final tour stop certainly placed her in the public eye.
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