Eleven months after celebrating their silver wedding anniversary, Manuel Campo Vidal (73 years old) and María Rey (57) are no longer togetherThe journalist couple, two leading figures in communication in our country, have separated after a quarter of a century living under the same roof. During this time, they have formed a very close clan with their three children Iria (25), Iago (23) and Nacho (21)a family that remains their top priority despite the couple’s breakup.
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The legendary news presenter and the host of the morning show 120 Minutes in Telemadrid have broken up after 25 years of solid and stable relationship, as reported LOC, but mutual respect and affection between them prevails above all. In fact, sources close to him clarify that They continue to maintain regular contact and meet regularly for meals. with their children in the house that the five shared.
The reason for their separation would have been simply wear and tear over the years, since it is stated that There are no major problems on the table nor third parties that have influenced your decision.. What’s more, at the moment, they do not plan to sign the divorce papers either, a transition in their lives that they have undertaken responsibly and where cordiality has not been lost at any time.
María Rey spoke to us in 2023 about her more familiar side
Exactly one year ago, María Rey told us in her most sincere interview what she believed was the secret of her long-lasting marriage: “I suppose that, like everything in life, it is love and being there for the other person when they need you,” she said. “Having that feeling that, although in relationships there are ups and downs and couples get tired of seeing each other, every time you have needed something it was there”he added. “That gives you a lot of peace of mind: knowing that you have an anchor there, that it is firm, that it is not going to move. That loyalty that comes from living together and building a family together,” he concluded.
Speaking about her three children, whom she adores, the presenter said she was delighted that two of them – the two boys – still live at home.I understood that I had nothing to do with my daughter. When I sent her to study abroad she was going for one term, and she asked me if she could stay the whole year. That was her character. But The other two, who are still with us, I love“he said.
In this sense, Maria confessed to us that “I’m terrified of the empty nest. I don’t even want to imagine it. All my life surrounded. Manuel’s children came with us when they were very young, so I lived with five until the older ones became independent, then there were three, now there are two left… and at some point, not too far away, there will be none left. And I don’t know how I’m going to handle it, “I’ll have to do some kind of course for abandoned mothers.”he joked.
© GtresThe love story of Manuel Campo Vidal and Maria Rey
Remembering what their relationship has been like, Manuel Campo Vidal and María Rey They met in the corridors of Antena 3, during the stage in which he was director of the private channel and she was a political correspondent. On July 24, 1998 they got married in a discreet ceremony in the plenary hall of the Tomiño Town Hall (Pontevedra)a Galician town of which the bride’s father, José Luis Fernández Lorenzo, was mayor.
The journalist wore a beautiful short dress designed by herself, while the communicator wore a black suit jacket, white shirt and blue tie. The subsequent banquet took place in the neighbouring Pazo da Torre de Goián and was attended by around a hundred guests, including well-known names such as Olga Viztoalso the face of the San Sebastián de los Reyes canal at that time. For Campo Vidal it was his second marriagesince he was previously with the lawyer Francesca Canella, with whom he had two children: Claudia (who is also a journalist) and Pau.
The year after the wedding, on June 11, 1999, The couple welcomed their first girl together: Iria. Later, on June 5, 2001, they presented at the doors of the hospital Iago“Everything went very well, and, what’s more, if the first time was very fast, this time was even faster… I didn’t even have time to go to breakfast!” said Campo Vidal, who was present at the birth, with humour. “Yes, that’s right. It’s exciting to see your children being born,” she said.
© GtresMaría Rey, for her part, declared: “I am going to dedicate some time to her after maternity leave, as I already did with Iria. I think that It is a wonderful experience and I want to repeat itI can tell you that enjoying every moment of my daughter’s first year of life was the most beautiful thing that has ever happened to meand this one deserves no less.” Already in 2003, the journalist was a mother for the third time. another child, Nachotherefore making theirs a large family.
Bright and attractive, these are the three common children of Manuel and María
Iria Campo Fernandez She is his first-born, carrying that second surname because it is her mother’s first. VI currently live in Brussels and studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Utrecht. However, his interests go much further and touch other very different areas. Thus, in a fantastic report for ¡HOLA! In March 2021, he revealed that he planned to create a creative content page related to responsible fashion industry.
Iago, the middle one, studies Business Management with a simultaneous master’s degree in Data Science, at Cunef. She works at Celver, a Hispasat operator whose purpose is to bring broadband internet to less populated areas. Despite his youth, he has already begun to excel in his profession, since only a few weeks ago he received the Satellite Entrepreneurship Award in Innovations Days, event attended by prestigious professionals from the world of telecommunications and space.
© maria3rey“When I was in high school, I created a company with a friend, Microscuantis. We bought microcarsthose who have been driving without a license since they were fifteen years old, and we fix them, tune them up and resell them. My father has always encouraged me to undertakewe started with family loans and we are growing,” he explained to us. In addition, Iago has recently made his debut on television as a collaborator of Generation Ta program on the One Toro TV channel presented by Paco Lobatón’s daughter, Berenice.
Finally, Nacho also studies Business Administration and obtains very excellent grades since, according to his older brother, he is very disciplined. For his part, the youngest of the family explained to us that “when I was little, I thought I would dedicate myself to sports journalism, but over time I became more attracted to business management, although I do not rule out that one day I will work as a communicator.” Yes indeed, His great passion is music and He lives from it, being a DJ with a notable lineup at club parties and nightclubs in Madrid.which has allowed him to DJ and demonstrate his talent internationally in countries like Italy or Mexico.
