The recognized singer of regional Mexican music, Alicia Villarreal, is going through difficult times. In addition to filing a complaint for domestic violence against her ex-husband, Cruz Martínez, she is now facing the pain of the recent death of her father.
Through social media, the death of Víctor Villarreal, the artist's father, at the age of 77, was announced. Alicia Villarreal decided not to cancel a concert she had scheduled in the United States and spoke about her loss during the performance last Saturday in Edinburg, Texas.
In an emotional moment during the concert, Alicia Villarreal expressed: 'I want to tell you that one of the most beautiful things I have learned from my father is to work, to work because there is no other way to survive in this world.' The singer highlighted the example and love her father instilled in her, allowing her to fulfill her artistic commitment.
While Alicia was performing at the Bert Ogden Arena, her father was being mourned in Nuevo León. During the concert, attendees captured the singer visibly moved, crying at the end of the presentation. Many of her followers praised her for showing strength amidst the difficult situation she is going through.
Alicia Villarreal shared on her social media the messages of support she received from her followers, but she did not comment on the condolences from her ex-husband, Cruz Martínez. This is a complicated moment for the singer, who has shown courage in taking the stage and honoring her father's memory despite the sadness that overwhelms her.