How ‘Big Dan’ Became Maluma & Other Latin Stars’ Go-To Bodyguard: ‘Gaining Their Trust is Key’

In “The Stars Behind the Stars” franchise, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors share stories that have yet to be told, directly from those who aren’t often in front of the spotlight. Think “todo lo que no se ve detrás de cámaras,” or “everything that happens behind the scenes.” These unsung heroes are essential to an artist’s team and its foundation. Today, we highlight Daniel “Big Dan” Vainberg, who co-founded his security company VIP Security FL over a decade ago, and is the go-to bodyguard for stars like Maluma and Sebastián Yatra,

“ My name is Daniel Vainberg, but everybody calls me ‘Big Dan,'” says the six-foot-eleven gentle giant who, over the years, has become the go-to bodyguard for Maluma and Sebastián Yatra. The nickname couldn’t be more fitting. Towering over his clie