MIGUEL DE LEÓN

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February 6, 2006
Mira (U.S.A.)
Written by:
 Mary Carmen Cruz
Article:  Miguel de León:  'I have only a vague memory of Gabriela Spanic'

Miguel de León Miguel de León is so happy he can barely contain himself and that's because he'll be debuting as a real-life father during the first quarter of this year.  The fortunate woman is Jennifer Bracaglia, a teacher from his country, whom he met in a Caracas nightclub.  Miguel fell madly in love with her and is now about to see his dream come true:   that of becoming the father of a little girl.  A little girl who in all likelihood will be named "Jennifer".

"Sometimes you feel like the world forgets about you... that life is falling apart.  My breakup with Gabriela Spanic was not easy.  Fortunately, I know now that things happen for a reason.  I'm happy.  I have a beautiful woman by my side who has nothing to do with the world of entertainment.  She's a teacher in a day care center.  She loves children and she's about to present me with a beautiful baby girl."

When will she be born?
She's six and a half months along, so it'll be around March when I become a father.  We're already set for the baby's arrival.

Why did you choose to know the baby's gender?
In order to prepare everything and to await her with the same love with which she was conceived.

Was the baby planned?
Of course!  We had been doing our homework for some time, stabilizing our relationship, and it happened at the precise moment.

Did you undergo any studies in order to select the baby's gender?  You do know it's the man who determines it?
Yes, I know, but 'no' to your question.  We were inspired by natural methods.  Jennifer is a very young and lovely woman.

Miguel de León & Jennifer Bracaglia How do you feel about many comparing her likeness to your ex-wife, Gabriela Spanic?
I don't see it.  They're different.  There is no point of comparison.  With Jennifer, I found the same path.  We're made for each other.  We have the same goals, to form a family.  I have only a vague memory of the other [relationship].

Does it bother you to talk about Spanic?
No, I really have nothing to comment on.  The past is in the past.

Will Jenny be baptized?
Of course, we're Catholics, but first we'd like to hold her in our arms, pamper her... and love her.

Did you get any of the so-called pregnancy symptoms?
Occasionally, I would feel sleepy; and every now and then, nauseous.

How did you conquer Jennifer?
I met her in a nightclub.  I felt a nervous, fluttery feeling in the pit of my stomach.  I dreamt about her, I pursued her and I wasn't mistaken.  She's the loveliest woman I've ever known.

No matter how much Miguel denies it, it's evident Jennifer looks like Gabriela Spanic.  With the exception that the actor's new love interest has nothing to do with the world of entertainment, that she's dedicated to teaching, and that she doesn't seem to be, from all accounts, taken aback by the limelight.  In addition... and without a doubt, that she's a lot younger than his previous significant other.

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