In over two years without a relationship, Kiko Rivera isn’t unexpectedly absent from the wedding guest list. Jesus Pantoja and Asraf were in Seville this Friday for a moment many anticipated but less surprising to observe. Isabel Pantoja, meanwhile, faced a delicate situation: despite her daughter’s long silence, she held onto hope that the tonadillera would share the happiest day of her life beside her.
Away from the glare of headlines and controversy, Kiko Rivera is enjoying one of his strongest periods. He has found new happiness with Irene Rosales and is channeling energy into his three children. Professionally, he has reemerged after a challenging year that included health scares. He suffered a stroke in October 2022 and underwent catheterization for heart issues last July. The track “El mambo” has climbed to the second spot on Spotify Spain’s most-played list, signaling a notable comeback in the music scene.
Kiko has chosen not to comment on the wedding of his sister in recent public appearances. He has also avoided addressing questions about his absence or offering a conciliatory message to wish Jesus well on his big day.
The wedding day will unfold without his physical presence by the Peruvian partner. The ceremony occurred in Seville, where he lives with his wife and daughters, yet Kiko made a firm decision early this morning to be elsewhere, hours before his sister would say her vows.
His sister documented the day on social media, sharing a cheerful image from a plane and explaining their plans for the occasion. She described an alternative plan for the wedding, calling it “A special event” in Alicante. This choice marks a clear boundary and a distancing from Isabel Pantoja’s daughter, while also steering questions from the press about the conspicuous absence.