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María León Finds Love and Returns to Theater
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María León Finds Love and Returns to Theater

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress and singer María León has found new love with a lawyer, describing the relationship as relaxed and exciting.
  • León is also returning to the theater stage with the musical "Siete veces adiós," which will tour several Mexican cities starting in September.
  • The musical's themes of relationships have resonated with León, allowing her to reflect on her own life experiences.

María León, known for her roles in musical theater and as a singer, has announced a new chapter in her personal life, embracing romance after a period of being single. She is currently in a relationship with a lawyer, a connection she describes as both relaxed and deeply felt.

"I am very in love. I was single for a long time and now I am very excited. I have the doors open to this process. I didn't imagine it, honestly, I wasn't expecting it, but then they say love arrives suddenly," León shared.

I am very in love. I was single for a long time and now I am very excited. I have the doors open to this process. I didn't imagine it, honestly, I wasn't expecting it, but then they say love arrives suddenly.

— María LeónDescribing her new relationship.

She values that her partner understands her demanding profession, noting his close ties to the theater world as the brother of "El rey león" director. "He loves theater, he knows it, he has seen it, he has it close by and that part also conquers my heart," she confessed.

He loves theater, he knows it, he has seen it, he has it close by and that part also conquers my heart.

— María LeónExplaining why she values her partner's understanding of her profession.

Beyond her romantic life, León is preparing for a significant return to the theater with "Siete veces adiós." The actress expressed gratitude for this unexpected opportunity, stating, "I thought this year wouldn't be theater, but this gift from life fell into my lap, I thank it with all my heart."

Having seen the play before, León anticipates a unique experience performing in it. The musical's focus on romantic relationships has also provided her with a new lens through which to view her own past experiences. "I have come to see the play before and, as I mentioned before, it resonates with me in different relationship and heart situations. Now seeing it with such a young cast, with 'Qué llama a casa,' I am very excited," she said.

I thought this year wouldn't be theater, but this gift from life fell into my lap, I thank it with all my heart.

— María LeónExpressing gratitude for the opportunity to perform in "Siete veces adiós."

The tour for "Siete veces adiós" is set to begin in September, with performances scheduled in Monterrey, Guadalajara, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, Baja California, and Tijuana, among other cities. León will participate in over 40 shows of the musical, created by Alan Estrada.

I have come to see the play before and, as I mentioned before, it resonates with me in different relationship and heart situations. Now seeing it with such a young cast, with 'Qué llama a casa,' I am very excited.

— María LeónReflecting on her connection to the musical "Siete veces adiós."
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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