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After 30 years of marriage, Elmer Figueroa Arce, better known in the artistic world as Chayanne, announced his divorce from Elizabeth Maronesse, with whom he had two children during their relationship.
The 55-year-old singer sent a statement asking for respect and privacy for him and his family at such a personal moment. The relationship between the two became public in 1997 after five years of marriage; He is usually very reserved about his life beyond the stage.
“I have always kept my personal life separate from my professional life, but out of the love and respect that my family, the public and the media that have followed my career deserve, I will, for the only time, make a statement on the situation.” what we are going through,” begins the statement from the singer’s PR office.
He made several posts on social media with phrases like “You broke my heart taking half of it because you didn't have any” and “Clear my phone because I won't answer you anymore.”
However, the interpreter of “Dejaría todo” explained in the statement that it was an amicable separation.
“Just as we have undertaken this journey together for more than three decades, we have also collectively decided to continue our lives separately, always wishing each other the best and maintaining a healthy relationship for the benefit of our children,” he elaborates.
The couple met in 1988 when she competed in a beauty pageant in her native Venezuela. She was 19 years old and he was 20. During one of the shows, Chayanne appeared as a guest artist and that's when her crush happened. During the competition, she was named Miss Fotogenia and Miss Latina, but did not win the top prize.
Their wedding, four years into their relationship, was an intimate ceremony and in 1997 their first son Lorenzo, now 25, was born, while in December 2000 Isadora Sofía, now 23, was born.
“Dear fans and media, I ask for your empathy and understanding. HE
“This information may spark interest, but I ask for respect for Elizabeth, me and my family as we seek to remain calm in this new episode of our lives,” the statement concluded.
Given the news on social networks, many of his followers were enthusiastic about the idea that the singer is now single. “Finally we can start a relationship”, “I'm sorry but I'm glad you're single” and “I've waited 30 years for a chance” are some of the comments read.
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