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Gabriela Villanueva’s Free Alameda Fest Show Draws Overwhelming Crowds in Lima

The free-entry turnout overwhelmed access controls at Lawn Tenis Sport de Jesús María, underscoring pressure on venue logistics.

Overview

  • Gabriela Villanueva, the recent Yo soy 2025 winner, performed on December 28 at Alameda Fest in Jesús María’s Lawn Tenis venue.
  • Long queues and crowding at the entrances were documented on social media, with the volume of attendees exceeding the site’s capacity.
  • Local reports say authorities arrived to manage pedestrian flow after disorganized access created confusion and delays for would‑be attendees.
  • Despite the exterior bottlenecks, Villanueva completed her set to enthusiastic applause, with videos showing fans in tears and a child embracing her on stage.
  • The set featured an appearance by Whitney Houston imitator Jolie, and Villanueva’s tour continues with dates on January 9 in Los Olivos and January 10 at Mallplaza Bellavista in Callao.