Paraguayan model Gabriela Guillén has confirmed that she previously maintained a romantic relationship with footballer Cristiano Ronaldo following reports of a secret wedding in Portugal between the Al-Nassr striker and his partner Georgina Rodríguez.
Details of the relationship were first brought to light by journalist Leticia Requejo on the Spanish television program El verano se mueve. Requejo reported that Guillén and Ronaldo were together for two years starting in early 2015, shortly after the Portuguese player ended his high-profile relationship with Russian model Irina Shayk and before he met Rodríguez.
Details of the Relationship
The romance took place while Ronaldo was playing as a forward for Spanish football club Real Madrid. Guillén subsequently confirmed the relationship herself after media attention grew, though she expressed surprise at the sudden interest in her personal life.
Addressing the reports, Guillén stated that she had not leaked the information to the press and explained that a colleague had made the details public. She added that she had no desire to speak further on the matter, noting that the relationship occurred a long time ago and holds no relevance today.
Guillén noted that the relationship had been mentioned publicly in the past without gaining widespread attention. However, she said that resurfacing the story following news of Ronaldo's marriage was in bad taste and completely out of place. She explained that she would not offer additional details because commentators would invent stories regardless of what she said.
Media Attention and Career Background
Defending herself against public criticism, the former Supervivientes 2026 contestant emphasized that she had no reason to lie or hide her past. She stated that the relationship was an important chapter in her life that she keeps for herself, adding that she retains deep admiration for Ronaldo.
Guillén, who first gained public prominence in Spain through her relationship with Spanish singer Bertín Osborne, currently works as an entrepreneur in the aesthetics industry. She praised Ronaldo for his professional trajectory and hard work, noting that both he and Rodríguez came from very similar personal backgrounds.
Reaction to Ronaldo Wedding
Guillén expressed happiness for Ronaldo and Rodríguez regarding their private wedding ceremony in Portugal, where the couple raise their young children together. She stated that Ronaldo deserves complete happiness and observed that keeping the ceremony private was meaningful for him because managing global fame can be extremely burdensome.
In related football news, Ronaldo also recently expressed his solidarity with Argentine forward Lionel Messi following the death of Messi's father.
