Maluma and Cuban-Croatian model Natalia Barulich met while filming the music video for Maluma's 2017 hit "Felices los 4." In the visual, Barulich plays Maluma's love interest, and their onscreen chemistry is undeniable.
Following the release of the video, rumors that the pair were dating immediately sparked, but they mainly kept their relationship under the radar until the following year. In January 2018, Maluma confirmed their relationship in an interview with Al Rojo Vivo (via El Tiempo). The singer spoke of their connection, saying, "At this moment we are dating. I like what we are experiencing, I like her company, she supports me and loves me." He went on to say, "I believe that a good trip is accompanied by two things, a good destination and good company. We have a great time together, we have fun, we love each other and we support. That is something very fundamental."
The pair continued dating for a year and were frequently seen traveling, going out together, and even posting on social media occasionally. The pair split in October 2019, according to People en Español.
