In the shadow of the dazzling fame of one of today’s top music stars, Rosalía, lives a man whose name rarely appears in the press—her father, José Manuel Vila. Unlike his former wife and daughter, he deliberately shuns the public eye, preferring a quiet and measured life far from the spotlight. His world is not glossy magazine covers and red carpets, but industrial sites and the picturesque landscapes of his native Asturias.
José Manuel, a native of the small town of Cudillero, has dedicated his professional life to a field far removed from the music industry. His specialty is the construction of industrial buildings and facilities. Yet behind the image of a serious businessman lies a refined creative spirit. In his free time, he finds solace in painting and is passionately interested in motorcycles and bicycles, often taking solitary trips into nature to recharge and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Vila’s family life has also seen changes. In 2019, he and Rosalía’s mother, Pilar Tobella, decided to go their separate ways. Despite the divorce, they managed to maintain a civil relationship for the sake of their children. Rosalía is known to be very close with her mother, who also acts as her manager and main advisor. However, the singer maintains a warm relationship with her father too, though their interactions are kept out of the public eye. The whole family, including her sister Pilar, continues to be Rosalía’s support and steady foundation as her career rapidly advances.
José Manuel is a man of remarkable intellect and broad horizons. He can effortlessly quote Marcel Proust and with equal enthusiasm admire the work of street artists. This contrast between his refined interests, modest lifestyle, and his daughter’s meteoric success creates the image of a mysterious, multifaceted personality who has deliberately chosen to stay out of the spotlight, allowing Rosalía’s star to shine even brighter.
