Esmeralda Pimentel at the premiere of “Montecristo” in Madrid, Spain, 2023. (Photo by Pablo Cuadra/WireImage) (Pablo Cuadra via Getty Images)
Esmeralda Pimentel is not only known for her acting talent, which is evident in her work in film and television; The Mexican was also brave as she spoke about the challenges she faced in her personal life and in the entertainment industry. Her fortitude to stand up for what she believes is right, even if it means facing situations that others would rather leave in the dark, is something she herself praises.
Suffice it to remember how in 2019 he took a step forward by publicly sharing the experience of sexual abuse he experienced as a child; Their goal was not only to raise awareness of the dangers children face, but also to invite other victims to speak out.
Another example came a year later, in 2020, when she joined a campaign challenging society-imposed beauty standards, motivated by turning down multiple jobs because of stretch marks. This experience influenced her career and her perception of beauty.
In keeping with her open and candid nature, Esmeralda agreed to reveal intimate details about all her struggles, including her battle with addiction.
During her participation in the podcast “El Corner of Errors” directed by Marimar Vega and Efrén Martínez, the actress confessed how she managed to overcome the abuse, her drug addiction and the terrible relationship with her mother, which she managed to heal . over time.
A childhood that shaped his disruptive spirit
Esmeralda grew up in a sexist and violent environment in Zapotlán el Grande, Jalisco. From a young age she was exposed to criticism and derogatory labels; both she and her mother were judged; The actress was still a child. This reality led her to distance herself from her place of origin, explaining: “I have not returned to Zapotlán for many years because I remember it as a place where I had no freedom.”
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This feeling of subjugation led her to question the established social system and fight for the autonomy she sought, which profoundly shaped her personal growth and professional development.
Her childhood was also marred by a painful experience of abuse, kept hidden by her family context, which normalized silence in the face of these events: Esmeralda was sleeping when a cousin began to touch her. Her first reaction was to accuse her relative with authority: “My grandmother told me, ‘Shut up, don’t say it again.’ That didn’t happen,'” the actress explained. This reaction made her feel vulnerable and misunderstood.
Unfortunately for the actress, this wasn’t her only experience of abuse. This second time, however, she was listened to, defended and protected. It was a teacher who made her uncomfortable. He raised his voice again. Esmeralda confided the incident to her mother, who without hesitation reported the teacher to the principal. This character’s lack of empathy caused Esmeralda’s mother to take her out of school.
As traumatic as they may be, these experiences have strengthened her and made her not indifferent to the abuse: “I am very attentive to what is happening around me, especially when it comes to children,” confessed the actress.
How he turned separation from his mother into love
For years, Esmeralda Pimentel carried an emotionally overwhelming burden: resentment toward her mother for the way she responded to the traumatic situations she experienced as a child.
After years of therapy and intense personal reflection, mother and daughter managed to reach a deep and transformative reconciliation: “For many years I had a very difficult relationship with my mother and I often blamed her. I wondered why all these things happened to me while she was present. “Why didn’t you intervene? I was unfair, angry and resentful. But now we are in a wonderful place.”
MADRID, SPAIN – DECEMBER 17: Actress Esmeralda Pimentel poses during the red carpet of the 28th edition of the Forque Awards on December 17, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Javier Ramirez/Europa Press via Getty Images) (Europa Press Entertainment via Getty Images)
The transformation occurred in a crucial meeting last year when both had internally given up on the possibility of improving their relationship. Esmeralda had accepted the idea that her bond with her mother would be uncomfortable and painful for the rest of her life, causing her to become emotionally distant.
This situation prompted her to try again: “I think the thought of the possibility of giving up my mother made me realize how wonderful she was and is,” she said.
Eventually, Esmeralda realized her blindness: her mother was always present despite difficult circumstances. Now Esmeralda sees herself as a mirror of her mother: today she accepts that the rebellion that characterizes her was inherited from her mother.
The relationships that shaped them
Esmeralda Pimentel’s personal life has also been in the public spotlight due to her romantic relationships. Her first great public love was Osvaldo de León, with whom she had an intermittent relationship for two years. Although the couple considered marriage, their relationship ended.
She later became involved with actor Alfredo Gatica, a relationship that ended after a few months. Her longest and most notable relationship was with actor Osvaldo Benavides, a co-star in Beauty and the Beast.
Despite rumors of engagement and pregnancy, the relationship ended two years later due to rumors of Benavides’ infidelity with actress Michelle Renaud.
His sentimental experiences also taught him several lessons: “My ex-partner opened his heart to me. He gave me his heart and nourished me with a lot of books, a lot of therapy and a lot of things that are tools for me today,” he admitted.
Although he did not reveal the name of the person responsible for this growth, he showed that this person was crucial in his life because he helped him understand that anger should not be an excuse to hurt others, but rather an opportunity to resolve conflicts.
Another relationship that caused great controversy in the media was the one he had with the writer Bárbara Arredondo. Esmeralda says she began exploring her freedom to love: “I met a wonderful woman who I fell in love with, and it threatened my entire system.”
This challenging relationship brought with it a process of self-acceptance and freedom, thanks to which he left the labels that defined his sexual orientation.
The point of no return in your career
Esmeralda Pimentel started her career thanks to Nuestra Belleza México. He later ventured into television, where he took part in productions such as “The Color of Passion”, “The Neighbor” and “Falling in Love with Ramón”. His big break came when he worked on Netflix projects like Beauty and the Beast, I’ll Attack You There and Where There Was Fire.
However, the path was not as easy as it seems. In search of a certain spirituality, Esmeralda got into drugs, a situation that she was able to overcome: “I left her because there was no more money and because it was very stressful for me; I couldn’t take any more.”
The confusing and turbulent life experiences that Esmeralda Pimentel had led her to embark on a difficult process of acceptance in which she accepted her shadows and flaws: “I accept myself more and more as I am.”
Currently, the actress has chosen to please herself: the discovery of her own voice and being marks her presence in the industry. That’s all you need to appeal to your authenticity and continue to search for your personal fulfillment.
