Canadian singer Shawn Mendes has made his relationship with Brazilian actress Bruna Marquezine official on social media while celebrating his 28th birthday.
The musician, who was born in Canada on August 8, 1998, rose to fame as one of the most prominent vocalists of the 2010s through hit singles including Stitches, Something Big, Treat You Better, and There is Nothing Holding Me Back. Turning 28 has brought renewed interest to his personal life following months of speculation regarding his romantic link with Marquezine.
Rumors surrounding the couple had been circulating since late 2025, remaining an open secret among fans and media outlets. The singer chose Marquezine's birthday on August 4 to publicly confirm their romance across his online channels, executing what younger generations refer to as a hard launch to formally state a relationship.
Social media confirmation
To mark Marquezine's birthday, Mendes published a media carousel featuring a message written in a combination of Portuguese and English. He congratulated his partner and described her as a light and a comforting presence in every room she enters. He noted that while he did not wish to sound overly sentimental, she had genuinely changed his life and he was immensely grateful for her, concluding with a declaration of affection in Portuguese and stating that everyone loved her.
Visit to Casa Amarela Providencia
The social media post included video footage recorded at Casa Amarela Providencia, a community venue located in Brazil. According to its website, the space was founded in 2009 by French visual artist JR and Brazilian photographer Mauricio Hora as a cultural center and safe haven dedicated to supporting the local neighborhood.
The video clip captured local children smiling as Marquezine descended a set of outdoor stairs. Organizers at the venue arranged several birthday cakes so the Brazilian actress, known for her television and film roles, could blow out her candles surrounded by the young residents. The carousel concluded with a photograph of Marquezine smiling for the camera beside a small dog.
Inspiration behind Summer of Love
The romantic confirmation aligns with the themes of his single Summer Of Love, a song depicting an intense seasonal romance. The track describes unhurried summer days focused on enjoying time with a partner, featuring imagery of kisses on skin and rumpled bedsheets. The song also draws upon the 1960s countercultural movement in San Francisco, California, retrieving that cultural spirit to express themes of love, freedom, and optimism.
In an interview with music publication Rolling Stone at the time of the release, Mendes explained that the song was inspired by taking several months off from work to spend a real summer with loved ones. He stated that he hoped the track would allow listeners to feel free from the burdens of life, even for a brief moment.
Past relationship with Camila Cabello
The track also referenced Mendes's previous relationship with Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello, reflecting on their time spent living together in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. Mendes admitted to Rolling Stone that he felt deep nostalgia for that period, acknowledging that without the mandatory lockdown it would have been difficult for them to connect, but that spending isolation together brought them much closer.
In the lyrics of Summer Of Love, Mendes sings about meditation, tequila, and calling his partner his senorita. The line directly nods to Senorita, the hit duet that marked his second collaboration with Cabello following their earlier song, I Know What You Did Last Summer. With his birthday celebration and public declaration, Mendes now continues his romantic journey alongside Marquezine during a new summer of love.
