Who is Nadia Ferreira? Marc Anthony's ex Jennifer Lopez had ONE condition before he married 23-year-old model
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Marc Anthony, 54, and popular model Nadia Ferreira, 23, got married on Saturday, January 28 in a star-studded event at the Pérez Art Museum in Miami. Florida Miami mayor Francis X Suarez officiated the wedding procedures. Anthony was previously married to three other women including Dayanara Torres, Jennifer Lopez, and Shannon De Lima.
According to People, David Beckham and Carlos Slim served as Anthony's best men during the ceremony. Ferreira's maid of honor includes Maria Elena Torruco, the wife of Slim's oldest son Carlos Slim Domit. However, Anthony's ex-wife Lopez had one condition before the duo got married. Lopez who was initially unhappy about the marriage had now put one and only condition that Nadia should treat their children properly, as per Marca.
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Who is Nadia Ferreira?
Nadia is a former Miss Universe first runners-up in 2021 and a Paraguayan model. She debuted in a Patrol Jeans commercial and other advertising campaigns. The 23-year-old had walked the ramp for many shows including the New York Fashion Week. The model also represented Guaira and won Miss Teen Universe Paraguay in 2015. However, she then represented Paraguay at Miss Teen Universe 2015 and was the third runner-up. Meanwhile, Nadia has posed for magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, and L’Officiel. She also runs a company called NF which is oriented towards women who seek sustainable growth and those who experience domestic abuse. As per Hola, the 23-year-old looked stunning in a beautiful wedding dress designed by Galia Lahav and the groom in Christian Dior.
Meanwhile, she was diagnosed with Susac syndrome at the age of 10. This syndrome is a rare disorder where she lost her vision, hearing and mobility on the left side of her body for 18 months. During her Miss Universe contest, she said, “I was supposed to die. Literally to die, and now I’m here and it shows my strength, and it taught me to never stop dreaming,” as per SCMP. She also became popular for a wardrobe malfunction that happened while shooting at the Asunción Fashion Week, where one of her outfits slipped out of her shoulder. As per SCMP, she said, “I realised right away what happened, but it’s unprofessional to dress yourself on the catwalk.”
How did Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira meet?
The first encounter with the duo was when Nadia was just 16 years old. She was a big fan of Anthony's music and went on to attend his concert. During the concert, she got an amazing opportunity to click a selfie with the artist. After she appeared for Miss Universe 2021, the duo was spotted together in Mexico City in 2022, this is where the rumors began. However, the couple announced their engagement in May 2022 during a party at Sexy Fish restaurant in Miami, as per People.
About the engagement, a source revealed to the outlet, "They dined on a lavish dinner of sushi, oysters, and caviar and appeared to be in an extremely celebratory mood, hugging and kissing throughout the night at an opulent table surrounded by friends. But the surprise came at the end of the dinner, when Nadia, wearing a skin-tight white dress, posted a picture on her IG showcasing a stunning diamond engagement ring with the caption 'Engagement Partyyy' with a ring emoji."
Who were the guests at Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira's wedding?
David and Victoria Beckham, Carlos Slim, Salma Hayek, Lin Manuel Miranda, Luis Fonsi, and even the presidents of some Latin American countries were the main guests at the wedding, as per Hola. Meanwhile, Anthony’s sons Cristian and Ryan whom he shares with Torres, attended the wedding. Anthony’s daughter Ariana and son Chase as well as Emme and Max whom he shares with Lopez did not attend the wedding, as per Page Six.
What happened at the wedding?
A source told ET Online, "Nadia looked absolutely stunning in her elegant lace dress by Galia Lahav and when Marc saw her for the first time, he teared up and was emotional." The couple danced their first dance to 'You Are So Beautiful by Joe Cocker. According to an insider, Beckham who was the best man stated in his speech that "It was very endearing, and the room was moved. He mentioned how long they have known each other and how they instantly became friends." DJ Cassidy entertained the guests with his performance. The source also added, "Nadia and Marc looked like they were on cloud nine and neither of them stopped smiling throughout the entire night. The whole wedding was a fairytale, and you could feel the love between Marc and Nadia. They were both beaming with happiness."
'Always aiming too high and lately too young'
The Internet quickly reacted to the wedding news. A user said, "That’s the second miss universe he’s married." Another added, "Always aiming too high and lately too young." A user claimed, "Another beauty queen. He has good taste. He is such a talented man." A tweet read, "Fantastic bruv is living his best life." "I thought that was his daughter," wrote a user. Another stated, "He seems to get married every two years…while he stays ugly,the women seem to get younger." A tweet claimed, "Looks a lot like his next ex-wife. Same different girl." "Money talks !!!," said a user.
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