My father, a Cantabrian with a Navarre-Andalusian soul, instilled in me the upholding of human values; rectitude and hard work and above all to savour every present moment by living joyfully. I was blessed with a father who was an example of humbleness, honesty, generosity and nobleness. When he died, the world lost an exceptional man, and so it was demonstrated: there weren´t enough flowers at the cemetery to supply the demand of all who wanted to honour him that day.

I learnt from my mother to love Andalucía and be part of it even from the distance. My “Malagueña” taught me open-mindedness, curiosity for what you don´t understand, empathy, unconditional support, thoroughness, proactivity, courage and very specially, self-criticism. My mother showed me what female strength means and how far it goes. Had she been born in another time and place, I have no doubt she would have been a renowned and admired woman.

Pride is the word that best defines what I feel for my only brother. I haven´t met anybody who relishes in his work as he does. There is no better captain to steer a company. Currently he is the General Manager for ILUNION HOTELS. He is my professional referent and gives me the support and guidance I so much miss since my father left us.  My nieces are my joy and my son is my life.