Neither his ex-wife Catherine Fullup, nor Adela Noriega, nor the mother of his only child. Venezuelan actor Fernando Carrillo shocked everyone during an interview in which he publicly confirmed that he had a three-year romantic relationship with Delcy Rodríguez, the current interim president of Venezuela and a key figure in Chavismo.
Arrillo, known for his starring roles in soap operas like Abigail and for his public defense of President Nicolás Maduro , spoke candidly about a bond that, according to him, marked his personal and political life.
In a conversation with journalists, Carrillo recounted that Rodríguez was "the great love of my life" and revealed that the relationship lasted three years . When asked directly if his romantic past influences his staunch public defense of the vice president and now interim president, the actor asserted that he knows Rodríguez "very well" and that the idea that she could have betrayed Maduro is unfounded. "Impossible. I know of her loyalty, her nobility, and her courage," he affirmed.
@artistastrendingnow1 Hoy, puedo decir "Fue el gran Amor de mi Vida" Fernando Carrillo dice que Delcy Rodriguez la Presidente interina de Venezuela fue su pareja #nicolasmaduro #delcyrodriguez #Venezuela #DonaldTrump #fernandocarrillo
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Carrillo's statement comes at an extraordinary moment in Venezuela's political history. On January 3 , a U.S. operation resulted in the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on charges related to drug trafficking and other crimes in the United States. Following this event, Venezuela's Supreme Court ordered Delcy Rodríguez to assume the role of interim president , a position she currently holds while facing a complex political and diplomatic situation.
Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez, 56, has been a dominant figure within Chavismo for years. A lawyer by profession and a long-time politician, she served as vice president under Maduro from 2018 and has held positions such as foreign minister and president of the National Constituent Assembly. Her rise to the interim presidency came amid a profound crisis of legitimacy and polarization between government and opposition supporters, as well as tensions with international actors.
The relationship between Carrillo and Rodríguez is not new to the Venezuelan public. Biographies and journalistic archives indicate that the romance between the actor and the current president began in the mid- 2000s , when he was at the height of his television career. Although the relationship ended years ago, Carrillo has maintained a pro-Chavista stance and has publicly defended both Maduro and Rodríguez, even after Maduro's dramatic arrest.
@magdadehoyosbriones Fernando Carillo afirma relación con Delcy Rodríguez y dice q fue el AMOR DE SU VIDA ‼️ #fernandocarrillo #delcyrodriguez #actor
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Amid the political debate, some analysts have speculated about possible betrayals or shifts in loyalties within the government circle following Maduro's capture, and even about the role of high-ranking officials in the power transition. Carrillo preempted these claims and defended Rodríguez, stating that she was neither the one who facilitated nor involved in these events. "History will tell," he said, reinforcing his position that the vice president is loyal to the Chavista project.
As Venezuela navigates a volatile situation, with mixed reactions both domestically and internationally to Maduro's arrest and Rodríguez's assumption of power, Carrillo's statement adds to the public debate and highlights the intersection between the personal lives of political figures and the regime's official narrative. The romance he describes sheds light on the human connections behind the scenes of power during one of the most critical moments in recent Venezuelan politics.
