Esmeralda Pimentel: The Brave and Transformative Journey of the Mexican Actress

2023-11-30 01:16:00

Esmeralda Pimentel at the premiere of “Montecristo” in Madrid, Spain, 2023. (Photo by Pablo Cuadra/WireImage) (Pablo Cuadra via Getty Images)

Esmeralda Pimentel is not only recognized for her acting talent, which is evident in her work in film and television; She, the Mexican, has also been brave when talking about the challenges she has faced in her personal life and in the entertainment industry. Her steadfastness in standing up for what she considers right, even when it means confronting situations that others prefer to leave in the dark, is something she celebrates herself.

It is enough to remember when, in 2019, he took a step forward by publicly sharing the experience of sexual abuse who lived in childhood; Her goal was not only to raise awareness about the dangers that children face but to invite other victims to raise their voices.

Another example came a year later, in 2020, when, motivated by having been rfired from multiple jobs for having stretch marks, joined a campaign that confronted the beauty standards imposed by society. That experience impacted her career and her perception of beauty.

Consistent with her frank and open nature, Esmeralda agreed to reveal intimate details about all of her struggles, including her struggle with addiction.

During her participation in the podcast “El corner of errors”, directed by Marimar Vega and Efrén Martínez, the actress confessed how she managed to overcome the abuse, her dependence on drugs and the terrible relationship she had with her mother, which she has managed to heal. over time.

A childhood that forged his disruptive spirit

Esmeralda grew up in a sexist and violent environment in Zapotlán el Grande, Jalisco. From an early age, she was subjected to criticism and derogatory labels, both she and her mother were judged; The actress was just a child. This reality led her to distance herself from her place of origin, stating: “I have not returned to Zapotlán for many years, because I remember it as a place where she had no freedom.”

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This feeling of submission prompted her to question the established social system, and to fight for the autonomy to which she so aspired, deeply marking her personal growth and her professional evolution.

Her childhood was also hurt by a painful experience of abuse that was kept hidden by her family context, which normalized silence in the face of these events: Esmeralda was sleeping when a cousin began to touch her. Her first reaction was to accuse her relative with an authority: “My grandmother told me: ‘Shut up, don’t say it again. That didn’t happen,’” the actress declared. That response made her feel unprotected and misunderstood.

Unfortunately for the actress, that was not her only experience of abuse. However, on this second occasion, she was listened to, defended and protected. It was a teacher who made her uncomfortable. She again raised her voice. Esmeralda confided what happened to her mother, who, without hesitation, reported the teacher to the school director. The lack of empathy on the part of this figure led Esmeralda’s mother to take her out of school.

Despite how traumatic they are, these experiences have strengthened her and have driven her not to remain indifferent to abuse: “I am very attentive to what happens around me, especially if it involves children,” the actress confessed.

How he transformed the breakup with his mother into love

For years, Esmeralda Pimentel carried an emotionally overwhelming weight: resentment toward her mother for how she had reacted to the traumatic situations she experienced as a child.

After years in therapy and deep personal reflection, mother and daughter managed to reach a deep and transformative reconciliation: “For many years I had a very difficult relationship with my mother and I blamed her a lot. I questioned why all those things happened to me while she was present. “Why didn’t you intervene? I was unfair, angry and resentful. But now, we are in a wonderful place.”

MADRID, SPAIN – DECEMBER 17: Actress Esmeralda Pimentel posing during the red carpet of the 28th edition of the Forque Awards, on December 17, 2022, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Javier Ramirez/Europa Press via Getty Images) (Europa Press Entertainment via Getty Images)

The transformation occurred in a crucial session last year, when both had internally given up on the possibility of improving their relationship. Esmeralda had accepted the idea that her bond with her mother would be uncomfortable and painful for the rest of her days, which led her to distance herself emotionally from her.

This situation prompted her to try once again: “I think considering the possibility of giving up on my mother was what made me recognize how wonderful she had been and is,” she shared.

Finally, Esmeralda realized her blindness: her mother was always present, despite difficult circumstances. Now Esmeralda sees herself as a mirror of her mother: today she accepts that the rebellion that characterizes her, she inherited from her mother.

The relationships that have marked her

Esmeralda Pimentel’s personal life has also been in the public spotlight due to her romantic relationships. Her first great public love was Osvaldo de León, with whom she had an intermittent relationship for two years. Although the couple considered marriage, their relationship ended.

Later, she became involved with the actor Alfredo Gatica, a relationship that ended after a few months. Her longest and most notable courtship was with actor Osvaldo Benavides, a co-star in ‘Beauty and the Beasts’.

Despite rumors of engagement and pregnancy, the relationship ended two years later, due to rumors of infidelity de Benavides with actress Michelle Renaud.

His sentimental experiences have also left him with several lessons: “My ex-partner opened his heart to me. She extended her heart to me and nourished me with many books, many therapies or many things that are tools for me today,” she acknowledged.

Although he did not reveal the name of the person responsible for this growth, he showed that this person has been crucial in his life because he helped him understand that anger should not be a pretext to hurt others, but rather an opportunity to resolve conflicts.

Another relationship that generated a lot of controversy in the media was the one he had with the writer Bárbara Arredondo. Esmeralda relates that with her she began to explore her freedom to love: “I met a wonderful woman who, well, I fell in love with her and this threatened my entire system.”

This challenging relationship brought with it a process of self-acceptance and freedom, thanks to which he has left the labels that define his sexual orientation.

The point of no return in your professional career

Esmeralda Pimentel began her career thanks to Nuestra Belleza México. Later, she ventured into television, where she has participated in productions such as ‘The color of passion’, ‘The neighbor’ and ‘Falling in love with Ramón’. Her big break came when she worked on Netflix projects, such as ‘Beauty and the Beast’, ‘I’ll charge you there’ and ‘Where there was fire’.

However, the path has not been as easy as it might seem. In her search to achieve a certain spirituality, Esmeralda fell into drugs, a situation that she also managed to overcome: “I left them because there was no more money and because it was affecting me a lot; I could no longer record.”

The confusing and turbulent life experiences that Esmeralda Pimentel went through led her to embark on a difficult process of acceptance in which she has embraced her shadows and mistakes: “I accept myself more and more as I am.”

Currently, the actress has chosen to please herself: the discovery of her own voice and essence mark her present in the industry. She needs no more to appeal to her authenticity and to continue seeking her personal fulfillment.