Model Dagna Mata has publicly stated that she was offered payment in exchange for signing a confidentiality agreement related to her appearance in Christian Nodal’s music video for “Un Vals.” The model, who appeared in the controversial video released in early 2026, said the payment for her work was conditional upon her agreement not to speak publicly about the project.
In an interview with journalist Javier Ceriani on April 16, 2026, Mata clarified that while she was hired as an extra for the video, she only realized after the premiere that she had been featured prominently throughout the clip. She stated that the production team defined her wardrobe and hairstyle, and that she had not received full compensation for her work despite the agreed-upon 30-day payment period having expired.
Mata further explained that her team had presented evidence of alleged conversations with Nodal’s representatives, in which they reportedly conditioned the final payment on her signing a non-disclosure agreement. She said she rejected the offer on principle, choosing instead to speak out about the lack of payment and the use of her image in a way that sparked public speculation linking her appearance to Nodal’s past relationships.
The model emphasized that her decision to come forward was not motivated by personal gain but by a desire to defend her professional integrity and prevent similar situations from happening to other women in the industry. She expressed hope that the conversation would not devolve into criticism or mockery directed at women involved in such projects.
According to Mata, she had maintained the same hairstyle and visible tattoos prior to the shoot, which the production team incorporated into her look without alteration. She noted that accessories such as rings were provided by the styling team, and that her tattoo was intentionally highlighted during filming.
The controversy surrounding the video intensified after its release, with social media users commenting on the resemblance between Mata’s appearance and that of Nodal’s former partner, Cazzu, combined with a hairstyle similar to that of his wife, Ángela Aguilar. Both Nodal and the Aguilar family issued public statements distancing Ángela from any involvement in the video’s concept or messaging.
Nodal responded to the speculation by stating, “I am not the owner of my name, nor my brand, nor my music, only of my voice,” while Ángela Aguilar’s representatives affirmed that she had remained focused on her own projects and had not participated in or endorsed the video.
By April 22, 2026, Mata announced via social media that she was stepping away from pursuing legal action against Nodal’s team, though she shared screenshots of alleged communications as part of her final statement. She confirmed that she had not received the outstanding payment and would no longer wait for resolution, choosing instead to focus on her professional development moving forward.
Throughout the ordeal, Mata maintained that she entered the project as a professional fulfilling a booked role and expected to be compensated accordingly, regardless of the video’s reception or the public discourse it generated.
As of the latest updates, no official statement has been issued by Christian Nodal’s team regarding the payment dispute or the allegations of conditional compensation tied to a confidentiality agreement.
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