In a world where the spotlight often blinds, some love stories unfold softly in its shadow, providing the foundation for brilliant talent. Such is the story of Rosario Flores and her husband, Pedro Manuel Lasaga. He is not simply the spouse of a famous artist, but her closest ally, creative partner, and the person with whom she finally found happiness after a series of high-profile but short-lived romances.
Their paths crossed in 2001 on the set of Pedro AlmodΓ³var’s iconic film βTalk to Her.β Rosario, the daughter of the legendary Lola Flores and Antonio GonzΓ‘lez βEl PescaΓlla,β was returning to cinema, while Pedro Manuel was the director’s assistant, his right hand. It was an instant sparkβone the artist later described with delight, saying the filming felt absolutely divine. Looking back, itβs clear there was a special reason for her excitement. Their romance, born under the gaze of the cameras, quickly grew into a deep connection.
Five years later, in 2006, the couple held a quiet wedding at their home in Saore, in the province of CΓ‘diz. This place became their personal paradise, a refuge from the bustle of city life. Shortly after, their son Pedro Antonio was born, who seems to have inherited the talents of both his parents. Today, he performs alongside his mother as a percussionist and is a virtuoso guitarist. Moreover, the young man continues to unite great artistic dynasties: his partner is Lucia Cepeda Molina, daughter of singer Alba Molina and granddaughter of the legendary new flamenco icons, Lole and Manuel.
However, reducing Pedro Manuel Lasaga’s role simply to ‘Rosario Flores’ husband’ would be a huge mistake. His professional achievements are no less impressive. He directed most of his wife’s music videos, creating the visual language for her music. But his talents extend far beyond family projects. Lasaga contributed to Ridley Scott’s Hollywood blockbusters filmed in Spain β ‘1492: Conquest of Paradise’ and ‘Kingdom of Heaven.’ His name can also be found in the credits of one of the most ambitious television productions of our time β HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones.’
Pedro Manuel has filmmaking in his blood. He is the son of the renowned director Pedro Lazaga, who left a monumental mark on the history of Spanish cinema. Lazaga Sr. was a master of comedy, giving audiences nearly the entire filmography of the legendary Paco MartΓnez Soria, as well as directing the highest-grossing films with Alfredo Landa, which sparked the cultural phenomenon known as ‘landismo.’ He worked with the icons of his era, from Concha Velasco to Tony Leblanc, and even took part in the bold cinema of the ‘destape’ period after the fall of the dictatorship. He passed away in 1979, when his son Pedro Manuel was only a teenager, but the legacy and passion for cinema were evidently passed on without fail.
