The Onieva family appears determined to secure their place at the top of Spain’s social scene. No sooner had the buzz about Iñigo Onieva’s marriage to Tamara Falcó subsided than his sister, actress Alejandra Onieva, found herself in the spotlight. The reason was her new romance—no less than with a major Hollywood star. The couple were recently spotted on the streets of Madrid, and their tender embraces and kisses left no doubt about the nature of their relationship.
The Spanish actress’s chosen one is Jesse Williams, known to millions of viewers around the world as Dr. Jackson Avery from the iconic series Grey’s Anatomy. The 44-year-old American, whose career is at its peak, had previously not been linked to high-profile public romances. He was married to Erin Drake-Lee, with whom he has two children, and had a brief relationship with actress Minka Kelly. In 2016, a leading magazine included him in the list of the world’s sexiest men, only fueling public interest in his persona.
Alejandra Onieva, in turn, has long been more than just “Iñigo’s sister.” She has been steadily building her career in film and television. Her major breakthrough in Spain came with her role in the long-running telenovela El Secreto de Puente Viejo, where she appeared in more than 145 episodes. Later, her filmography expanded with projects such as “Presunto Culpable” and “Alta Mar.” It is known that Alejandra maintains a very warm relationship with her famous sister-in-law Tamara Falcó.
The spark between the actors was struck not at a social event, but on set. Their paths crossed in the second half of 2024 in Positano, Italy, while working on the international series “Hotel Costiera.” The project is set to premiere on September 24 this year on the Amazon Prime streaming platform, and now it is drawing even more attention. In the series, Williams plays a former Marine, while Onieva portrays a mysterious woman who adds intrigue to the storyline. Clearly, their professional relationship quickly turned into something more.
Although their romance is no longer a secret to the press, the couple is in no hurry to make an official public appearance. Both attended the recent Venice Film Festival, but walked the red carpet separately, avoiding joint photographs. It seems the actors are not yet ready to share their happiness with the world, preferring to enjoy it away from the flash of cameras.
