Lucero and Michel Kuri in better times
Lucero and Michel Kuri had a relationship for more than a decade that seemed to be going smoothly until they announced their separation in July 2023. The news surprised even the most die-hard fans of the so-called “Sweetheart of America,” who were convinced that the artist and the businessman had one of the strongest relationships in the world of entertainment and Mexican high society.
But even more raised eyebrows and open mouths have been raised by Lucero’s recent statements:
“What happens is that there are moments that sometimes work doesn’t allow,” he said during a visit to the El Gordo y La Flaca studios in Miami to promote his series “El Gallo de Oro.” With a broad smile, he assured us that after three months of distance, we “already miss each other.”
A chance encounter that changed her life
The love story between Lucero and Michel Kuri began in 2012 when a mutual friend introduced them. However, this meeting was not intended as a romantic date. According to the singer during a live broadcast on her Instagram account, they met at a casual lunch and just clicked. At the time, they had no idea that this meeting would change the course of their lives.
According to Lucero, their relationship “was characterized by love, respect and mutual admiration from the beginning.” She even said that they spent a lot of time in an informal relationship until she felt “moved” by Kuri talking about their three children Ana Paula Kuri, Michel Kuri Jr. and Santiago Kuri, as well as his ex-wife Ana Paula O’ Farril.
The boys and Lucero developed a close relationship, as did Kuri and José Manuel and Lucero Mijares, the children of the artist and her ex-husband Manuel Mijares.
A discretion broken by tourism
One of the activities they enjoyed most together was traveling, and over the past decade they have explored different corners of the world. Although the couple went about their daily lives discreetly, they shared pictures of their adventures on social media.
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The destinations they visited included Monte Carlo in Monaco, Italy, Vienna and Saint-Tropez in France.
Her most recent adventure took her to the beach last March. Lucero shared his experience: “How nice to be able to share with him, with the trust that we have in each other, with the love and everything, the things that I also undertake and everything that I do. And yes, I believe that.” The secret is that we are free but very much in love and committed,” he said during an interview in Ventaneando in 2020.
A journey that changed the course of Lucero’s career
Despite their discretion, the relationship between Lucero and Kuri was not free from controversy and scandal. One of the most controversial moments occurred when photos of the couple were released during a hunt in Africa.
The images caused criticism and debate on social networks. Not only was she criticized by opponents of hunting as a sport, but her smiling face next to the animals’ bodies also drew negative surprises.
Shortly thereafter, Televisa announced that Lucero would no longer host the Mexico Telethon after nearly 30 years of participation. And the artist signed with Telemundo. Then he worked in Brazil. It was not until 2023 that he returned to the ranks of what is now TelevisaUnivision. “El Gallo de Oro” is his first project on Mexican television in a decade.
A commitment without commitment
Despite their years together, Lucero and Michel were cautious about committing beyond their courtship. When asked about the possibility of a wedding, Lucero usually answered clearly negatively. In 2018, in an interview with La Saga, he made it clear that he had no plans to get married again.
“We are very happy as a couple. We all live in our own house and I think that’s very cool.” In addition, she pointed out that although she believes in marriage, relationships can sometimes be tested, and expressed her desire to continue her relationship with Michel to maintain the way she was: “Super happy and it’s not due to a lack of commitment, on the contrary.” Living together is more father.
In January 2020, in “Venga la Alegría”, Lucero reiterated his position and emphasized that the key to their relationship is freedom: “We are so happy, with a very beautiful romance, full of hope, without any commitment, without any further commitment.” .” “as love, eternal friend. This gives us freedom, the joy of being together, we share many things with many hopes…”.
It seemed like the ideal relationship.
A relationship on ice
In July, Lucero surprised everyone by announcing that her relationship with Michel Kuri was on “pause.” It was not clear what they meant, although it seemed like it was something serious when the artist deleted all her photos with him from her social networks.
Due to the deep love that Micho and I have for each other, we would like to inform you that we have decided to put our beautiful relationship as a couple on hold after so many years. Time plays tricks on us, work takes its toll on us and we can no longer share as many moments and live together as we always did. 2/2 By mutual consent, in peace and hand in hand, we have made this difficult decision, which we hope is only temporary, for the sake of the great love we feel for each other. We always appreciate your love and respect for Lucero and Michel.
This week Lucero managed to confuse everyone with this statement, or maybe she is the one who is confused.
“I don’t think this will end. The truth is that we love each other very much and there has never been an argument or problem. It was really a work that kept us a little apart, but I really believe that the love is real and we will certainly return one day, I tell you that.” Lucero in El Gordo y La Flaca