For nearly two decades, the relationship between Érika Buenfil y Ernesto Zedillo Jr. remained shrouded in discretion and controversy. The topic remained practically taboo until the presenter Inés Gómez Mont revealed on national television the identity of the father of the actress’s son, completely changing the public narrative surrounding the story.
From that moment on, the media attention grew, although for years both parties chose to keep their distance and avoid statements that would fuel the controversy.
Érika Buenfil talks about her son living with his father Ernesto Zedillo Jr.
Recently, Nicolás Buenfil once again placed his family at the center of the digital conversation after sharing a photo on Instagram with his father. The image, accompanied by the message “Dad vs son”, provoked a wave of reactions among his followers.
One of the first to respond was Erika Buenfil herself, who commented with a simple but meaningful “Mijo”, reflecting closeness and support. However, the publication also generated divided opinions. While some users celebrated the rapprochement between father and son, others questioned the young influencer’s stance, pointing to alleged disloyalty towards his mother.
The bond between Nicolás and his father began to become public in May 2024, when the young man confirmed that he had begun a closer cohabitation with him. At the time, Erika Buenfil expressed her surprise and joy, making it clear that she had always sought for this encounter to take place under appropriate conditions.
“It was 19 years to see a picture like this,” the actress stated at the time, acknowledging that the process was also unexpected for her. Her words reflected a mixture of emotion and caution before a new family stage that was just beginning to be built.
Since then, the rapprochement has continued, including Nicolas’ relationship with his half-sisters, Isabella and Victoria, thus expanding his family circle.
A relationship surrounded by controversy Buzzy
The story between Erika Buenfil and Ernesto Zedillo Jr. attracted attention from the beginning due to several factors. In addition to the age difference -he was 12 years younger than the actress-, the sentimental context of the businessman also generated speculation.
In that period, Zedillo Jr. was already linked with Rebeca Sáenz Cárdenaswho would later become his wife. According to reports, the couple met in 2004 and quickly formalized their relationship, becoming engaged that same year.
The religious wedding between Ernesto Zedillo Jr. and Rebeca Saenz took place in January 2005 in Los Cabos, on the shores of the Sea of Cortez. Just a month later, in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Nicolas Buenfil was born, marking the beginning of a complex family history that eventually became public.
Today, years later, the dynamics have changed. What was once silence is now transformed into a relationship under construction, closely observed by the public, but also marked by personal decisions, reconciliations and new beginnings.
