Hairdresser to the stars, Lorena Morlote, faces a new challenge as she travels to Cayos Cochinos to join Survivors as an official participant. In her presentation video, she hopes viewers will see her playful, athletic side and catch glimpses of her personal life beyond the salon chair.
Lorena’s path has been far from easy. She has weathered betrayals that remained hidden from the public until now, including a painful personal and professional breach orchestrated by her former partner. The ex-husband plotted to harm her and her new partner, aiming to seize the business and the valuable client base they had built together. In an interview with Europa Press, he admitted details of a scheme that involved opening another salon and dethroning Lorena. The betrayal went deeper than business; he sought to undermine her confidence and sabotage her reputation by telling her she was no longer loved by her friends and idols, and that her team should take the lead. This troubling dynamic was described on a television program, revealing that Lorena’s sense of security had been manipulated and shaken by someone she once trusted.
To add to the turbulence, Lorena learned that five salons had been opened in her name, none of which belonged to her. The fallout resulted in significant declines in her customer base. Today, the Survivor 2024 contestant maintains two hair salons, one in Marbella and another on Madrid’s Velázquez Street.
Depression
This challenging period pushed Lorena Morlote into a deep depression that lasted nearly three years. While some friends and team members turned their backs, others stood by her side, offering the support that helped her rebuild. As she described in interviews, she paused to regain her strength and later returned more resilient than before, ready to chase new opportunities in the industry.
Lorena grew up in Cantabria and moved to Madrid at a young age to pursue a career as a hairdresser. The early days were tough. She started as an apprentice and faced financial struggles that made meals a daily compromise. She recalls surviving months on rice and eggs and avoiding eating with classmates because of embarrassment over the same simple meals, a memory that underscored how far she had to go to achieve stability.
Her persistence paid off. Eventually she opened her own beauty salon and earned international recognition. While in Spain, she worked as the stylist for Victoria Beckham and collaborated with other global stars such as Salma Hayek, Paris Hilton, Eva Longoria, and Shakira. Morlote even joined the Waka Waka tour during a time when her name was associated with these major acts. In conversations about the industry, she highlighted moments from working with high-profile clients and the experiences that shaped her career.
Public glimpses on Instagram show Lorena collaborating with notable figures like Pedro Almodóvar, Inma Cuesta, Arturo Valls, and even Brigitte Nielsen at the 2022 Goya Awards. Her professional journey continues to unfold as she prepares for the most demanding reality show on Telecinco, a test of survival that will place her among a diverse mix of personalities in Cayos Cochinos.
Competitors confirmed to travel to Cayos Cochinos include a range of personalities ready to test their limits in Survivors. The upcoming season promises a blend of challenges and alliances that will spotlight Lorena’s extensive experience in beauty, media presence, and resilience under pressure.