Fedra Lorente, an actress and singer, was a true television icon in Spain during the 1980s and 1990s. She rose to fame thanks to her role as ‘La Bombi’ on the legendary show ‘Un, dos, tres… responda otra vez,’ where she was personally invited by Ibáñez Serrador. The character became so closely associated with Lorente that it turned into her second name. However, three decades after her peak fame—and only three months after the death of her husband, Miguel Morales—the star found herself back in the headlines for a very different reason. She openly spoke about her financial ruin and revealed that she had been forced to seek help from the charity organization ‘Cáritas.’
Her admissions sparked widespread reaction. Journalists quickly reached out to Fedra herself for more details. In a lengthy phone conversation, the actress confirmed she is going through an extremely difficult time. She did not hide the fact that she has ‘outstanding debts’ and explained that her financial troubles began because she was out of work. Earlier, there were reports that her husband had fallen victim to a scam, but Lorente made it clear that the main reason for her predicament is the end of her professional career.
Despite all the difficulties, “La Bombi” keeps her spirits up. “I am very grateful and feel loved. I have a wonderful daughter, I am not alone,” she said. The actress is not ashamed of her “vulnerable” situation and values the support of her loved ones, especially her nieces, Carmen Morales and Shaila Dúrcal, daughters of the late Rocío Dúrcal and Antonio ‘Junior’ Morales. Fedra shared that her nieces have helped cover some expenses, including arranging her husband’s funeral.
Family ties remain very warm. “They are like daughters to me, I love them madly, I saw them when they were born,” Lorente says about Carmen and Shaila. She already knows how Carmen reacted to her candid interview: “She said she liked everything, that there isn’t a single lie, everything is perfect and true.” She doesn’t know Shaila’s opinion yet, as she is in America and hasn’t had time to read the publication. The nieces’ support is invaluable to her. “All I need is their warmth,” the actress admits. “Their calls or mine. We get together for lunch, visit them in Torrelodones.” She describes her family as “normal and very close-knit.”
Due to challenging circumstances, Fedra Lorente is considering moving from her current home to a smaller place, putting her property up for sale or renting it out. Still, she refuses to dramatize the situation. “Tell me, is there any household without debts? Please, tell me, is there a single house without at least some debt?” she comments on the matter. After losing her husband of nearly fifty years, she finds comfort in memories. “I met Miguel when I was 16. We spent our whole lives together, so I miss him a lot. I pray for him, and our photos are everywhere at home,” the actress shares. She recalled that her husband died literally in her arms, giving her a final kiss.
For reference, Fedra Lorente (born Federica Lorente) was born in Madrid in 1951. Her career began in the 1970s, and she quickly became one of the most recognizable faces in Spanish film and television, especially in comedy. Her role as ‘La Bombi,’ a not-so-bright but charming girl in glasses, won her nationwide affection and cemented that image for many years. In addition to ‘Un, dos, tres…’, she appeared in dozens of films and TV series. Her husband, Miguel Morales, was a guitarist and a member of the popular group Los Brincos, as well as the brother of singer Junior, who was married to the iconic Rocío Dúrcal, making their family one of the most prominent in Spain’s entertainment industry.
