A Fairytale Love Story: From Set to Reality

Emmanuel Esparza and Essined Aponte, a couple both on-screen and in life, met while filming La Reina De Indias y El Conquistador (The Queen and The Conqueror) in 2020. Their undeniable chemistry has since evolved into a dynamic partnership spanning film, sports, and gastronomy.

Emmanuel, a Valenciano at heart, transitioned from modeling to scriptwriting in London and is now one of Colombia’s most prominent actors. Essined, originally an architecture student from Puerto Rico, has carved her path as a talented actress in international productions.

Together, they are a team fueled by passion and dedication, continually inspiring and pushing each other to achieve greatness.

Credits:

Director/casting/writer: Joiah Luminosa

Photography: JuanKR 

Editor-in-chief: Timotej Letonja

Stylist: Rubén Cortés 

Make-up: Antonio Romero

Hair: Matthew Tuozzoli 

Production: Room Service 039 

Cover design: Arthur Roeloffzen

Location: Madrid

Media: Numéro Netherlands