Known for keeping his private life out of the spotlight, José Coronado has spoken candidly about love later in life and his early days as a fashion choreographer. His appearance on 'El Hormiguero' offered a rare look at the man behind the roles.
For years, José Coronado has kept his personal life away from the press, even as his acting career put him in the public eye. But on a recent visit to 'El Hormiguero' with Martiño Rivas to promote their new mystery series 'El problema final', Coronado set aside his usual reserve. Instead of sticking to work, he spoke openly about his views on love and the unexpected path that led him into acting.
Coronado has always drawn a clear line between his public and private worlds. He splits his time between Madrid and Casarrubios del Monte, a quiet village in Toledo where he escapes the city. Until not long ago, he rarely shared anything about his relationships, and only a few private photos ever surfaced. That changed when he posted a picture with his partner, actress Irene López, breaking his own rule of privacy and hinting at a new willingness to share.
On September 15, 2026, Coronado and Martiño Rivas appeared on 'El Hormiguero' to present the Netflix mini-series 'El problema final', which is set to premiere on September 25.
During the interview, host Pablo Motos asked about rumors that Coronado once worked as a choreographer. Coronado confirmed it, laughing at the memory. "Yes, yes, choreographer. Of fashion, no less. I had no idea about fashion and, frankly, I didn't care, but you had to make a living and those were my beginnings," he said. He described modeling abroad, then returning to Spain to start a modeling agency with a partner who actually knew the business. Together, they improvised their way through early fashion shows in Madrid, picking music and outfits as they went. "I just went for it. I would say, 'this goes perfectly with this,' 'this is the music'... and I had no idea," Coronado recalled, making it clear that his start in fashion was more about survival than style.
The conversation turned to love after sixty, and Coronado was direct: "I like women with life, with whom you can share." He didn't dress it up or fall back on clichés about aging and romance. For him, connection and shared experience matter more than appearances or convention. Coming from someone who has spent decades in the spotlight, his words felt grounded and honest.
Coronado's decision to speak about his journey—from reluctant model to actor, from private figure to someone willing to show a bit more of his life—marks a quiet shift. In a world where celebrities often put their personal lives on display, his approach is measured and genuine. He chose to share these details on his own terms, without spectacle. For many, his story is a reminder that it's possible to change and be open at any age, if you're willing to let people see a little more of who you are.
According to several leading Spanish media outlets, the 'El Hormiguero' episode featuring Coronado and Rivas achieved 1.456 million viewers and a 12.9% audience share, making it one of the most-watched broadcasts of the week. The program's strong ratings underscore the public's interest in both the new Netflix series and Coronado's rare personal revelations.
