Journalist María Estévez delves into the life and loves of the former Mexican model in ‘Wishes are not just words’
The journalist María Estévez (Madrid, 1966), correspondent for Colpisa in Los Angeles, recounts the life of Adriana Abascal in her latest book ‘Wishes are not just words’ (Rocaeditorial), which went on sale in May and whose author will sign copies at the Madrid Book Fair this Friday from 7-9pm. In his pages, Estévez also remembers the loves of the former model, crowned the most beautiful woman in Mexico at only 18 years old. Widow of millionaire Emilio Azcárraga and ex-wife of Juan Villalonga with whom he has three children, Abascal (Veracruz, aged 51) divorced in February from her third husband, businessman Emmanuel Schreder. “Professionally, his new luxury shoe business is doing very well, but on a personal level his situation is more complicated because he is getting a divorce,” says Estévez, inviting the reader to immerse himself in the history of Abascal, of which he is a close friend. , and discover her passion for the world of magic, spells and esotericism.
-What is Adriana Abascal?
-Adriana is in Paris devoted body and soul to her new fashion project Skorpios. It is a luxury shoe company that he has been dreaming of for years and fortunately it is going very well. On a personal level, her situation is more complicated as she is divorcing her third husband, Emmanuel Schreder.
-What did Adriana say about the book?
-The idea of this book arose during the presentation in Los Angeles of my previous novel, ‘Your damn voice in my memory’, it was Adriana who suggested telling her experience with the world of magic. She and I have had many personal conversations, many fantasies, and the novel is a story where reality and fiction go hand in hand.
-Is beauty a means of achieving things?
-Beauty is the first impression. But beauty is useless without an inner source to nourish that first impression. I think beauty can be a double-edged sword because if you lose the focus because of your beauty, the fear of the mirror turns against you and creates fear. The beauty of a woman like Adriana requires a lot of effort because it involves work, dedication and a lot of intelligence.
-Why did you write this book?
-I think there is a group of women who are despised for their beauty. They are branded frivolous for feeding the patriarchy. Sometimes we forget that circumstances themselves forced them into that space. I think Adriana is an admirable woman because she is very generous as a mother and as a wife. In the universe of power it is very difficult to find someone who has triumphed in a world of men and is able to keep their integrity intact. On the other hand, I was fascinated by the idea of exploring the world of spells and magical Mexico.
-The main character has a passion for the hidden world, for witchcraft. Where does this fondness for ghosts come from?
-She grew up in Veracruz, a city between the Caribbean and New Orleans with many santero and witch influences. Adriana was raised by a woman who called herself a witch and taught her to cast spells, use plants and believe in the elements. Adriana even took me through Los Angeles to consult wizards, fortune tellers, and tarot readers. In her house there are always candles, white flowers, water and an altar dedicated to the Virgin with plants that evoke emotions.
– Will Adriana Abascal attend her book signing on Friday?
She is now in Paris. She wanted to support the book, but her personal circumstances are currently complicated and she prefers not to be in the media.
Are you already thinking about your next book?
-Yes. I’m already thinking of a story about a young woman who loses her identity. I want to dare with an exciting novel.
Source: La Verdad
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