Valentine's Day is often viewed as the quintessential day for lovers, and for Tamara Falcó and Íñigo Onieva, the celebration is even more meaningful this year. The couple's love story has endured its share of challenges, but they continue to demonstrate their affection through thoughtful gestures, especially on this special date.
This year, on the eve of Valentine's Day, Tamara recounted her husband's surprising morning greeting on 'El Hormiguero', stating, "Me dice: 'feliz San Valentín'" (He says: 'happy Valentine's Day'). Her unexpected response was, "Pero si aún no es viernes" (But it’s not Friday yet), to which Íñigo charmingly replied, "Contigo es San Valentín todos los días" (With you, it’s Valentine's Day every day). This delightful exchange showcases their romantic connection, illustrating how deeply they cherish each other.
Since their wedding on July 8, 2023, Tamara and Íñigo have traveled extensively together, exploring breathtaking destinations like Paris, Bali, South Africa, and most recently, South Korea. Reflecting on her trip to Seoul, Tamara described it as "maravillosa" (wonderful), praising the city's culture, gastronomy, and people. She has become adept at sharing her adventures with her followers, often posting photos after returning home to maintain her privacy.
During her appearance on the show, which aired just before Valentine's Day, Tamara exuberantly expressed her affection for this day. She shared, "Me gusta desde el colegio" (I’ve loved it since school), recounting how students exchanged candies during her childhood. Depending on how much you liked someone, the packaging of candies varied, emphasizing the playful nature of youthful affection.
This cherished tradition has transformed over the years, now replaced with the elegance of flowers and heartfelt notes. For this Valentine's Day, Íñigo presented Tamara with stunning red roses accompanied by a card professing, "Feliz San Valentín, amor. Te quiero hoy y siempre" (Happy Valentine's Day, love. I love you today and always). Such gestures reiterate his commitment, replete with promises of love and care.
Both Tamara and Íñigo infuse their relationship with heartfelt significance, firmly believing every day could be as special as Valentine's Day. Tamara noted passionately about Valentine’s Day, "San Valentín existió" (Saint Valentine existed), illustrating his role as the figure who united lovers, even at the cost of his life. She expressed knowledge about his relics being housed in Madrid, cleverly tying their romance with historical lore.
Tamara’s insights were not just personal but reflected her belief in the magic of love and its historical importance. Through her lively storytelling, she invites audiences to celebrate love, echoing the sentiments behind Valentine's Day. This passionate endorsement of the day fundamentally solidifies why it holds such importance to both Tamara and Íñigo.
This romantic couple has truly exemplified how love and appreciation can flourish, turning ordinary days, including Valentine's, extraordinary. Tamara’s anecdotes and Íñigo's gestures confirm their enduring connection, highlighting the essence of love as not just confined to one day but celebrated daily. Their story resonates with many who find joy and meaning through love, encouraging us all to keep the spirit of Valentine's alive far beyond February 14th.