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Is Arelys Henao still married? her bio: age, family, husband, sons, net worth
Arelys Henao, a Colombian singer from Antioquia, has a net worth of $6m, been married since 1996, has two sons: catch up with her full biography.
Who is Arelys Henao?
Arelys Henao, whose real name is Luz Arelys Henao Ruiz, is a Colombian pop and ranchera singer-songwriter from Sabanalarga, Antioquia. She debuted her professional career in Medellín in 1996, after writing songs from as early as 1988, and has since become recognized as “La Reina de la Música Popular.”
Married to her husband and manager, Wilfredo Hurtado, she continues to balance family life with her decades-long music career. And, speaking of family, she and her husband will celebrate their 30 years wedding anniversary by January 2026.
Got it? Well, now, we tell you everything else we found out about her, but before we get into all of that, take a quick look at her profile summary:
Profile Summary
- Real Name: Luz Arelys Henao Ruiz
- Date of Birth: December 3, 1976
- Age: 48 years old
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Sabanalarga, Antioquia, Colombia
- Nationality: Colombian
- Management: Managed by her husband, Wilfredo Hurtado
Family Life
Arelys Henao was born into a large family of 13 siblings on December 3, 1976. Sadly, seven of them have passed away, leaving six surviving siblings. Her parents are Don Alonso Henao and Ana Maria Perez. Growing up in Antioquia, she was raised in a Christian household of Latino ethnicity. Her mother’s name is Maria Henao.
She has often spoken about the violence in her hometown, which shaped her life and inspired her music. She moved to Medellín in 1988, where she was influenced by Colombian music icon Darío Gómez. And, it was also in Medellín that she and Wilfredo, who’d become her future husband met. Wilfredo, just like Arelys, had to flee his hometown due to violence.
Arelys speaks both Spanish and English. She also has a love for cars, owning a BMW and an Audio.
Her circle of close friends includes Clara Inés, described as her best friend in her biographical TV series “Arelys Henao.” In the same TV adaptation, Colombian actresses Mariana Gómez and Verónica Orozco portray her life journey.
Husband
Arelys Henao has been married to Colombian music manager Wilfredo Hurtado since January 1996. Together, they have built a strong family and professional partnership that has lasted nearly three decades.
They have two sons:
- Juan Esteban Hurtado, 28 years old, an Economics and Finance graduate who now works as a Business Administrator.
- Miguel Hurtado, 23 years old, who dreams of becoming a professional footballer and has trained with clubs in Mexico and Colombia.
The family resides in Medellín, Colombia, and by January 2026, they’d celebrate their 30 years wedding anniversary.
Height, Weight
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
- Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
- Hair Color: Dark brown
- Eye Color: Dark brown
- Skin Tone: White
- Ethnicity: Latino
- Religion: Christian
- Body Type: Average
Career Timeline & Net Worth
Arelys began writing music at age 12 in 1988 and officially started her career in 1996 in Medellín. She rose to fame with her albums: Por la puerta grande (2004), Unica (2011), Reina sin rey (2015), and Mujeres y despecho (2015).
Throughout her career, she has shared stages with Ana Gabriel, Los Tigres del Norte, Diomedes Díaz, Maelo Ruiz, Helenita Vargas, and Darío Gómez. Her 2015 collaboration with Gómez, La reina y el rey, received critical recognition.
Known as “La Reina de la Música Popular,” she has inspired a biographical TV series, The Unbroken Voice, produced by Caracol Televisión. She is also an entrepreneur, having founded her cosmetics and perfume brand, Ahcosmetics.co.
She is currently affiliated with record labels including Discos LAGS, ArcoIris Musical, ARELYS HENAO, Nova Stars Productions, and Colombia Digital.
Arelys Henao’s net worth is estimated at $6 million, earned through music sales, tours, brand partnerships, and especially ads revenues from her songs on digital streaming platforms.
Follower Count:
- Instagram: @arelyshenao, with 1.5 million followers
- TikTok: @arelyshenao, with 1.7 million followers & 22 million all-time content likes
- Facebook: @arelyshenao, with 4 million followers
- YouTube: @ArelysHenao, with 1.87 million subscribers & 1.2 billion all-time views
- Twitter: @ARELYSHENAO, with 56.6k followers
- Spotify: 440k thousand monthly listeners
Awards and Nominations
- Nominated for Popular Artist of the Year, Nuestra Tierra Awards (2020)
- Nominated for Popular Song of the Year with To Fly (2014)
- Nominated for Popular Artist of the Year with Yeison Jimenez (2013)
- Nominated for Popular Song of the Year with Mujeres y despecho (2013)
- Nominated for Popular Song of the Year with La reina y el rey feat. Darío Gómez (2021)
FAQs
How old is Arelys Henao?
She is 48 years old, born on December 3, 1976.
Who is Arelys Henao married to?
She is married to Colombian music manager Wilfredo Hurtado.
How many children does Arelys Henao have?
She has two sons, Juan Esteban and Miguel Hurtado.
What is Arelys Henao’s height?
She is 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall.
What is Arelys Henao’s net worth?
Her net worth is estimated at $6 million.
Is Arelys Henao married?
Yes, she has been married to Wilfredo Hurtado since January 1996.
How many children does Arelys Henao have?
She has two sons, Juan Esteban and Miguel Hurtado.
Why is Arelys Henao called “La Reina de la Música Popular”?
She earned the title due to her decades-long successful career and her impact on Colombian popular music.
What TV series is based on Arelys Henao’s life?
Caracol Televisión produced Arelys Henao: Canto Para No Llorar (The Unbroken Voice), a biographical series about her life.
