
During the recent celebrations of his 72nd birthday, José Ortega Cano openly expressed the value that his children bring to his life, emphasizing the positive dynamic he maintains with them and emphasizing how each one contributes to it with their manner and affection. The bullfighter shared this message during the special meeting on the eve of the end of the year, where he was accompanied by his three children: Gloria Camila, José Fernando and José María. According to the media that covered the event, Ortega Cano expressed satisfaction and gratitude for the family bond they have built, stating: “I am very happy because everyone brings their kind, their affection, their attention to me and we form a team, right? What is the most important thing.”
The media also reported the presence of other relatives close to Ortega Cano, such as his sister Mari Carmen Ortega and his former sister-in-law Rosa Benito, who attended the party and joined the bullfighter’s close circle of revelers. Ortega Cano addressed both words of appreciation and gratitude for their constant support, explaining that they were always present in the most important moments of his family life. The former bullfighter stressed that this support has been fundamental over the years and stressed the importance of cooperation and understanding within the family.
During the evening, Ortega Cano noted the lasting influence of Rocío Jurado, his late wife, on his daily life and in the family’s collective memory. “The biggest thing. Note that in the United States we tried to fight… And it was very difficult. Impossible. We gave everything we had, money, whatever… But well, she is there and we have to remember that she is alive and supports us all,” the bullfighter said, according to the media. These words reflect the importance of the character Rocío Jurado and the way in which she continues to be an emotional caregiver at family gatherings despite her physical absence.
Despite the complications and differences that have publicly marked the relationship between different branches of the family, Ortega Cano paid special tribute to Ana María Aldón, who played an important role in the life of one of her children. About her, the bullfighter said: “I like Ana María very much and my son was a gift from God, out of love.” He added that the current relationship with Aldón implies a joint collaboration for the benefit of their son José María: “I share with her, she accompanies José María to the house, there to Fuentes Fresno, and well, there is a complicity, a quite beautiful way, the most important thing is that the child is calm, comfortable and happy.”
According to the media, the celebration served to bring together several family members and closest friends in an atmosphere of closeness and affection. Ortega Cano appeared approachable and created an atmosphere of warmth, offering gestures of affection to everyone present and repeatedly emphasizing the importance of remaining united as a family, despite the challenges experienced over the years. The meeting brought together the presence of different generations and allowed personalities from different phases of the bullfighter’s life to meet, consolidating the image of a family environment that surrounds his character.
Throughout the event, the bullfighter reiterated his appreciation for those who have supported him, emphasizing that this support is bidirectional, since he also shared experiences and important aspects of his life with those who were by his side. In words reported by the media, Ortega Cano pointed to the value of reciprocity in his family nucleus and the interest in maintaining harmony, an element that he considered essential in the celebration of his anniversary.
The day was marked by constant interaction between the children of Ortega Cano and the right-hander himself, with public expression of the affection that exists between them and the mutual recognition of their respective roles in the family. As stated by the participants and according to the information disseminated by the media, the event was important in reaffirming family ties and consolidating mutual support.
According to media that covered the details of the event, both family members and guests expressed their support for Ortega Cano on his birthday, reflecting a support network that transcends any disagreements. The meeting emphasized the continuity of the memory of Rocío Jurado and the collaboration between the different members of the family environment, placing the figure of the bullfighter at the center of the celebrations and current family life.