Elena Rose brought her music and her roots to Le Défilé in Paris

Elena Rose performed "Cosita Linda" at the start of the Le Défilé de L'Oréal Paris 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week. (L'Oréal Paris)Elena Rose arrived at the most important runway in European fashion without giving up what defines her: her accent, her roots, and a musical story built over years away from the spotlight. The Venezuelan artist took part in Le Défilé de L'Oréal Paris 2026, where she brought her music to the stage with a performance of "Cosita Linda." The singer performed the song at the start of the show, in a moment dedicated to celebrating the presence and diversity of Latin women. In this staging she was accompanied by Renata Notni, Eva Longoria, Anitta, Liniker, and Taís Araújo, six women with different paths in entertainment and culture. While Céline Dion was in charge of closing the show with her own performance, the gathering was part of the new edition of Le Défilé de L'Oréal Paris, an annual show open to the public that the brand holds as an official partner of Paris Fashion Week. The 2026 edition of Le Défilé de L'Oréal Paris had "Express Your Worth" as its central concept. (L'Oréal Paris)This year, the event carried the concept "Express Your Worth," with a focus on confidence, freedom, inclusion, sisterhood, and female empowerment. Elena Rose's arrival on this stage also represents an important moment in her career. Before establishing herself as a performer, the Venezuelan artist worked for years as a songwriter for some of the most recognized names in Latin music. That journey allowed her to build a career through songwriting and, later, bring her own stories to the stage as a singer. Singer Elena Rose backstage during Le Défilé (L'Oréal Paris)"This moment meant so much to me because I was able to arrive in Paris being completely myself: with my roots, my music, and everything I have built up to today," said Elena Rose. The artist also highlighted the significance of sharing this space with other Latin women and the possibility of representing, through her participation, the stories of those who seek to go far and make their way in the industry. Her appearance at Le Défilé also connects with one of the messages that has accompanied L'Oréal Paris for decades: "Because You're Worth It." For Elena Rose, this idea relates to the process of recognizing her talent, making decisions about her career, and daring to occupy new spaces. The Venezuelan artist received the Latin GRAMMY for Song of the Year in 2025 for her songwriting work. (L'Oréal Paris)The Parisian stage is another chapter in a career that began far from the big spotlights. Elena Rose has 15 nominations between the GRAMMYs and Latin GRAMMYs, and in 2025 she received the Latin GRAMMY for Song of the Year for her work as a songwriter. In 2026, moreover, she became the first Latina to receive the BMI Impact Award, in recognition of her career and contribution to the music industry. These accolades accompany a career in which songwriting remains one of her main pillars, even as she consolidates her facet as a performer. Elena Rose worked for years as a songwriter for renowned Latin artists before launching her career as a performer. (L'Oréal Paris)As an official partner of Paris Fashion Week, L'Oréal Paris used Le Défilé to bring together a broad group of women from different disciplines: fashion, film, music, sports, and activism. Elena Rose shared the runway with the brand's global ambassadors Simone Ashley, Marie Bochet, Viola Davis, Cara Delevingne, Jane Fonda, Bebe Vio Grandis, Luma Grothe, Kendall Jenner, Aja Naomi King, Andie MacDowell, and Aishwarya Rai, as well as Kristen Bell, who joined this year as a new ambassador for the brand.