Spontaneity and impulsiveness have always been the characteristic hallmark of Lorena Castell (Barcelona, 1981). The presenter has made a name for herself in television Thanks to this character, which has allowed her to join all kinds of projects: cooking shows, musical competitions or spaces dedicated to humor are just some of the many jobs that the 42-year-old Catalan has behind her.
His versatility has allowed him to succeed in all types of shows throughout Spain. After winning the title of winner of ‘MasterChef Celebrity’the former collaborator of ‘Zapeando’ returns to the stage with ‘Bingo for ladies’a show that she hosts herself and in which the Catalan combines dancing with bingo cards.
Lorena Castell will speak about this new artistic project this Tuesday on ‘El Hormiguero’, Pablo Motos’ program, where she appears as a guest. This interview will not lack the usual style of the Barcelonan, who is used to feathers and spectacle, although her name may sound strange to many.
We compile everything you need to know about Lorena Castell: her love life, her rise to fame thanks to Eurovision and her son Río.
His attempt to go to Eurovision with JA Bayona’s brother
The artistic world – she has been a singer, DJ, owner of a bar in Malasaña and has her own tattoo studio – is in Lorena Castell’s blood: «In my house I have had music all day. My father was a rock music DJ when he was not yet called a DJ and, later, he was a techno DJ. I have been able to party a lot with my parents because we liked the same type of music. Not everyone can say they have been to Space after with his parents», explained the presenter years ago.
It is not surprising then that his first remembered public appearance came at the hands of Eurovision. In 2006, the singer He formed the group Lorena C with Carlos García Bayonathe twin brother of film director Juan Antonio Bayona, and both appeared in the pre-selection of the 2008 Song Festival with ‘Think gay’. The song did not manage to surpass the legendary Rodolfo Chiquilicuatre, but it did allow him to relaunch his artistic career.
A marriage with a famous singer and her son with Eduardo Dabán
Lorena Castell’s love life has always been very intense, although only two of her relationships have come to light. The television presenter maintained a very consolidated relationship with the Cádiz singer Johnny Deppknown for fusing traditional flamenco with funk or jazz, and also with Eduardo Dabanfather of her son.
She even went to the altar with the interpreter of ‘Flying Girl’ after several years of courtship. It was in April 2013 when the singer went live to the program ‘Splash! Famous to the water’, where his girlfriend participated, to propose marriage in full gala. «There is nothing more valuable to a person than his life itself. I want to give mine to you because I love you madly. And I don’t want to be without you because if not I’ll die. So…that’s why I want to marry you in September», he said when declaring his love.
Lorena Castell and Juanito Makandé got married in 2013
The couple married in a boda ‘hippie’ on the beach of El Palmar in Cádiz, where Dani Rovira served as master of ceremonies and where there was no banquet beyond some pizzas bought by Arturo Valls. The marriage of Lorena Castell and Juanito Makandé did not come to fruition and, after two and a half years, They separatedalthough both maintain a good relationship: «There is a lot of love and a lot of affection. We have always been friends and friendship does not have to be broken.», he explained in Divinity.
His other more media relationship has been with Eduardo Dabanwith whom he had his son Rio in 2019. With him, the singer went through one of her worst moments: after the birth of the little one, he had to be admitted to the ICU after doctors diagnosed him with high levels of C-reactive protein. For this reason, Lorena and her then partner decided to settle with their caravan near the hospital to be able to take care of him during his admission.
However, although from the outside their relationship seemed idyllic, the couple put an end to their love story as soon as one year after becoming parents. Even so, this separation has not posed any problem when it comes to reconciling their lives with the little one, who has become the true love of his life.
Rubén Bernal, the actor with whom he has recovered his enthusiasm
After several serious relationships that ended in failed attempts, Lorena Castell decided to say goodbye to love… until she came face to face with it. He was the Alicante actor Ruben Bernal34 years old and known for series such as ‘The secret of Puente Viejo’ or ‘Medical Center’, who made her regain her hope in 2022 after several years single.
«I had been separated for two years. I have made my life with my son, a little more at home, with my friends… And in the end it is not looking for anything, it is simply that the person arrives when he has to arrive. The important thing is that you have someone who understands you, who has the same hobbies as you, and who makes you laugh, that is basic for me, and it makes me laugh a lot. May we walk together and that you admire the person next to you and he is wonderful,” he explained a few years ago in Europa Press.
