More than a year after Leire Martínez left the iconic group La Oreja de Van Gogh, music circles are abuzz with what had long been whispered: Amaia Montero is returning to the band that made her a star. Amaia was the face of the group for eleven years, while her successor held the post for seventeen. However, this comeback has led to the temporary departure of guitarist Pablo Benegas, who announced he will not participate in this new chapter. Fans are promised a new song for now, but the question of a full-fledged tour remains open.
Amid these changes, Leire Martínez prefers to stay out of the spotlight, emphasizing that this is not her story and that others should comment on it. Amaia, who initially denied her return, is now back at center stage, and the debate over this event has gone far beyond the music scene, impacting the personal finances and careers of both artists.
The economic side of this rivalry is particularly noteworthy. The five original members of La Oreja de Van Gogh founded a joint company to manage their income. According to data from 2022, its financial assets amounted to 1.4 million euros, with a total value reaching 2.9 million. Amaia owns a 20% stake in the business. Additionally, she has her own company for solo performances, which posted an impressive turnover of 2.3 million euros in 2023.
Montero’s real estate portfolio is also impressive. She owns an apartment in San Sebastián worth around 400,000 euros, a plot of land with a tennis court and swimming pool, as well as a property in the prestigious Salamanca district of Madrid. She acquired this apartment over 15 years ago for one million euros, and today its price could be three times higher. Her upcoming single and album are expected to bring her even greater returns.
The financial situation of 46-year-old Leire Martínez appears more modest. She is currently serving on the jury of the popular show Operación Triunfo. Two companies were registered in her name, with the assets of one not exceeding 35,000 euros. In one interview, the singer admitted that she does not possess a large fortune. She owns shares in two apartments: one in Donosti, and another jointly with her partner. She estimates her capital at about 300,000 euros.
An interesting detail to her financial profile was added by an advertising campaign for the Wallapop platform. As part of the collaboration, Leire put up for sale symbolic items related to her time in La Oreja de Van Gogh. This move sparked mixed reactions and fueled debates about the artist’s financial situation.
Thus, the economic rivalry between the former vocalists has become a topic of national debate. Fans are split into two camps, and financial statements and property lists are discussed just as heatedly as the upcoming music releases.
