The enduring legacy of Lucía Méndez

Lucía Méndez, an icon of Mexican entertainment, is captivating audiences for decades. Her career, spanning over five decades, encompasses successes in music, television, and film. However, beyond her artistic achievements, Méndez’s personal life, particularly her romantic relationships, is generating considerable interest. The public is currently reflecting on her alleged romance with Luis Miguel, and other significant partners throughout her career.

The Luis Miguel Enigma: Fact or Fiction?

The question on everyone's mind is: Was Luis Miguel really her boyfriend? According to an interview with Isabel Lascurain, Méndez confirmed their fleeting romance. During that time, she was 30, and he was only 17, marking a 13-year age difference. This revelation is currently providing a unique glimpse into a little-known chapter in both artists' lives. Méndez recalled that her initial encounter with Luis Miguel occurred in Miami, while she was singing with Raúl Velazco. Luis Miguel arrived at her hotel room with a bottle of champagne, expressing his distress over the search for his mother. After sharing a drink, Méndez admitted to becoming intoxicated, and the following day, she woke up with Luis Miguel by her side. Initially, she felt confused and upset.

However, according to «TVyNovelas» the situation evolved as Luis Miguel actively sought her out and courted her, sparking a strong «chemistry» and mutual attraction between them.

A constellation of relationships

The relationship between Lucía Méndez and Luis Miguel concluded when Méndez began dating producer Pedro Antonio Torres, with whom she later became pregnant. «TVyNovelas» reports that the Mexican star has had several famous partners. Here are some of them:

  • Jorge Martínez: He allegedly became the bone of contention between her and Verónica Castro.
  • Andrés García: During the telenovela “Tú o nadie”, he and Salvador Pineda ‘fought’ for her love in the fiction, and in real life Andrés García was also interested in her.
  • Salvador Pineda: He conquered Lucía Méndez during the recording of the telenovela “Tú o nadie”.
  • Eduardo Yáñez: He is another of the heartthrobs who passed through her life, and they starred together in the telenovela “Marialena” in the early 90s.
  • Arturo Jordán: Lucía Méndez and Arturo Jordán married in 2004, but divorced in 2007. Due to a divorce clause, neither of them can talk about their relationship.

Lucía Méndez's Health Status

Currently, there is concern among Lucía Méndez's followers after it was reported that she was urgently hospitalized due to complications derived from Covid-19. Journalist María Luisa Valdés Doria broke the news through her social media channels, although an official statement from the artist or her representatives has not yet been issued.

TVyNovelas confirmed that the actress and singer was admitted to a hospital after presenting complications from the virus she recently contracted.

A look back at a stellar career

Lucía Méndez, born in 1955 in León, Guanajuato, is an emblematic figure of entertainment in Mexico. With more than five decades of experience in which she has shined both in music and television, is now being recognized. Her debut on the small screen was in 1972 in the telenovela Muchacha italiana viene a casarse, along with Angélica María. However, it was in 1975 when she achieved greater notoriety with her role in Paloma, an acting that earned her the Calendario Azteca award as revelation of the year.

Yareli Rafael, the author of a recent article published by Grupo Milenio milenio.com, is providing details about the artist's personal and professional life, highlighting her enduring impact on the entertainment industry. The actress is currently recovering and is grateful for the love and support she is receiving from her fans.