Pablo Chiapella shares how he met his wife on the set of 'La que se avecina'. Pablo Chiapella has, for the first time, spoken in detail about how he met his wife Natalia Puente during the filming of 'La que se avecina.' The actor also shared how his life changed after the birth of his daughter.
Pablo Chiapella, one of the most recognizable actors on Spanish television, unexpectedly shared details about his personal life. During an episode of El Hormiguero, the actor revealed that he met his current wife, Natalia Puente, on the set of “La que se avecina.” According to Chiapella, Natalia worked in the costume department, and their first encounters took place in the dressing room, where she would pick out clothes for his role as Amador Rivas. It was these moments, full of humor and awkwardness, that marked the beginning of their relationship.
The actor admitted that he tried to overcome his embarrassment with jokes, which in his opinion is what attracted Natalia. Later, Chiapella remarked that their story could have been the basis for a comedy script. In an interview for Déjate Querer, he added that more than 15 years later, their relationship remains strong and the arrival of their daughter Valentina has only brought the family closer together.
Valentina first drew public attention during the pandemic, when she unexpectedly appeared during a virtual press conference for “La que se avecina.” This episode quickly went viral on Spanish social media. Despite his public profile, Chiapella tries to shield his daughter and wife from excessive attention. He does not even allow Valentina to watch the series, so she won’t see him in intimate scenes.
Pablo Chiapella rarely shares details about his family, emphasizing that he prefers to keep his personal life out of the spotlight. It is known that before his acting career, he earned a degree in Physical Education, and during his school years he met Ernesto Sevilla, who became his close friend. Their friendship began due to Sevilla's disciplinary issues, which led to their acquaintance outside of class.
Interestingly, such stories are uncommon in the Spanish show business. For comparison, in the sports world, coach Carlo Ancelotti recently found himself in the spotlight over his choice of Brazil's national team lineup, which also sparked media discussion. You can read more about this in the article on the team's preparation for the match against Morocco: Ancelotti's decision regarding Brazil's starting lineup.
According to available data, Pablo Chiapella remains one of the few Spanish actors who deliberately limits the public exposure of his family. This is rare in a country where stars often share personal moments with their audience. "La que se avecina" continues to be one of the most popular TV series, and Chiapella is an integral part of it. In Spain, such stories highlight how closely work and personal life are intertwined in the entertainment industry.
