Singer Bob Marley's legacy made reggae and Jamaican culture known worldwide in the 20th century. His influence continues to make him one of the genre's greatest exponents, and his memory lives on through his twelve children.
This is Karen Carreño, who had a daughter, Bob Marley's granddaughter.
Karen Carreño is a Colombian model and actress who has managed to work for international brands such as Guess or Lacoste. The woman was born on September 27, 1987 and is 36 years old.
She became internationally known through her participation in Juanes' music video “A Dios le pido”.', which was published in 2002. He also served as a jury member for Colombia Next Top Model.
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Currently, the Bucaramanga native runs a podcast called “Anímate,” a space that brings together several guests who talk about their experiences and address various topics through motivation.
As for her family environment, the model is the mother of a girl named Zoé Marley, the daughter of Rohan Marley, the seventh of legendary singer Bob Marley's twelve children.
For his part, Rohan Marley is a businessman and former gridiron football player. He is the son of reggae artist Janet Hunt. He was born on May 19, 1972 in Kingston, Jamaica and is 51 years old.
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In an interview for the entertainment program “La Red”, the actress revealed how her motherhood process went and what support she received from the businessman.
“Being a mother has always been a challenge. I am very grateful to Zoé's father Because when I got pregnant, I told her that I wanted to dedicate myself to being a mother, not just having her and going straight to work.”
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Regarding their romantic relationship, Carreño revealed that they are not together; However, they get along well. “We were together for two years and then I got pregnant. There was something very important that affected our daughter and so in good spirits, very good spirits and with increasing maturity, we decided to have a good relationship,” she told the Caracol program.
Zoé visited her grandfather Bob Marley's house
On several occasions, Karen Carreño does not waste her social networks to upload the tender moments that she experiences with her little Zoé. From going to the beach to cooking together and traveling to visiting her grandfather's villa.
“We had to go to Bob Marley's house, He was born there. “Zoé climbed into Grandpa’s bed, I couldn’t forget that, it was something exciting,” said the woman.
According to a post on his Instagram account, the visit took place in mid-February 2023, he uploaded a series of photos with the description: “It was completely exciting and beautiful.”
The stay was in Bob Marley's birthplace Nine Mile a town in Jamaica where the legend was born. This place currently serves as a museum with reconstructed original decorations and furniture.
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