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It featured male "mer-men" and synchronized swimming choreography.

Longing for a "Latin boy" and the heat of a Mediterranean summer. geri_halliwell_mi_chico_latino

Directed by Doug Nichol and filmed in , the video is a major part of the song's legacy. Geri famously wore a black bikini and danced

Geri famously wore a black bikini and danced on a luxury yacht. It became her first solo number-one hit in

This was the first of four consecutive UK number-one singles for Geri.

"Mi Chico Latino" was the second solo single by , released in August 1999 from her debut album, Schizo-phonic . It became her first solo number-one hit in the UK, solidifying her career after leaving the Spice Girls. ☀️ Quick Facts Release Date: August 16, 1999 Album: Schizo-phonic Chart Success: Debuted at #1 on the UK Singles Chart Genre: Latin Pop / Dance-pop

The song is a tribute to Halliwell's Spanish heritage (her mother is Spanish). It blends English and Spanish lyrics to tell the story of a lost summer romance.