As with Easter each year, familiar faces join the procession. Some belong to sororities and guilds, members who step back from the crowd to shoulder the steps and carry the tradition forward.
One of the most notable figures in this case is Antonio Banderas, whose hometown is Malaga. The actress continues her duties alongside her sister and her partner, model Nicole Kimpbel. The sisterhood of the Virgin of Tears and Goodness remains a cultural pillar, with deep roots in the local community.
Translators and friends, including María Casado and partner singer Martina di Rosso, the bailaora Sara Baras, and actor Aaron Cobos, do not miss the sole Pollinica procession that takes place on Palm Sunday morning in Malaga. Attendees often spot them on a balcony overlooking Plaza de la Constitución, watching the fraternity pass through the official gallery with a sense of reverence and shared memory.
Las Campos is a fixture during Holy Week in Malaga, drawing crowds and attention. This year, however, the long-standing tradition could not be honored due to the delicate health condition of María Teresa Campos. According to Semana magazine, the journalist has been a concern for months, leading Terelu to travel with her daughter Alejandra while her brother Carmen stays in Madrid to care for their mother.
It is with the love of family that some recall the Prisoner on the bridge of the Aurora, even if that figure is not present in the procession this year. The family members say they carry thoughts of him, praying for his strength and well-being, and expressing gratitude for the health that allows them to participate in the event. Tele 5’s collaborator shared this sentiment, describing how each Holy Week carries its own rhythm, and how absence can heighten the sense of community and memory.
The Rivera clan remains a common sight in Seville during the early hours of Holy Week as they attend the Madrugá without fail, with Fran taking a notable role as a costalero for the Three Fallen Christs within the Triana Brotherhood of Hope. The presence of the Rivera family adds a thread of continuity to the city’s tradition, linking generations through shared devotion and public display.
Lecturas reports that the bullfighter shared a balcony with his ex-wife one Sunday, Eugenia Martínez de Irujo, who was accompanied by her partner Narcís Rebollo. Tana Rivera is known to be the joint daughter of Fran and Eugenia, a detail that underscores the intertwining of families and public life amid the celebrations.
While the Duchess of Montoro maintains her primary residence in Madrid, she often travels to the Andalusian capital to partake in the festivities. The recurring reunions illustrate long-standing friendships and the enduring appeal of Holy Week across the region, showing how tradition can bridge distances and generations.
Carmen Lomana is another familiar figure during these dates in Malaga. A devotee of the Virgen de la Zamarilla, Lomana often joins the religious procession dressed in a mantilla, a gesture she supports wholeheartedly. After observing the steps on Palm Sunday, Lomana typically enjoys a few days of rest in Marbella, savoring the moments that accompany the rituals and the sense of community that accompanies them.