The renowned Mexican regional music singer, Pepe Aguilar (63 years old), recently surprised by publicly expressing his desire to reconnect with his eldest son, Emiliano Aguilar (32 years old), with whom he has been estranged for several years.
During an interview in Monterrey, broadcast by Ventaneando on July 17, 2025, Pepe spoke with emotion about the importance of family and the example of his father, Antonio Aguilar, and made it clear that “time goes by faster than you think” as a message to Emiliano.
What message did Pepe Aguilar send to Emiliano?
In that same interview, Pepe said, “I am here,” as an implicit invitation for his son to reconsider communication .
He stressed that he is ready to dialogue and strengthen the lost link.
In addition, during Father’s Day in June, he emphasized: “He doesn’t know his granddaughter… this boy has no communication with me, he misses it”, referring to the fact that Emiliano has not introduced him to his daughter; words that mix sadness and hope.
How did this distance begin?
Pepe’s oldest son, the fruit of his first marriage to Carmen Treviño (1990-1995), was separated from his father when he was just over a year old because his mother took him away, preventing them from living together.
Although Emiliano lived with Pepe for a while when he turned 18, the bond was never consolidated.
Another detail that impacted the relationship was an accusation against Emiliano for human trafficking in 2017, which generated controversy and increased the distance between the two.
Steps towards reconciliation
Music appreciation
In February 2025, on the program De Pisa y Corre, Pepe reacted with pride when he heard a fragment of a rap song by Emiliano, praised its authenticity and said:
“I’m very happy… I think he’s very authentic.
This gesture was interpreted by the press as a sign of openness to understanding.
External influences
Also in May, during an event in Los Angeles, Pepe thanked Maribel Guardia for blessing Emiliano in his foray into rap. He took the opportunity to reaffirm his love and his desire to be reunited with his son:
“I love him, I adore him, hopefully we’ll be back together soon.”
Ya han pasado varios años desde que Emiliano Aguilar busca destacar en la música, sin ayuda de su padre, quien aparentemente no le ha ofrecido su apoyo en dicha actividad
Emiliano’s plan
For his part, Emiliano has said in interviews for Venga la Alegría and Uniradio that he does not hold grudges and that his distancing is due to his own mistakes and immaturity. He assures: “When I’m at the top…I’ll take him out to lunch…in Beverly Hills or in the neighborhood, it works for me.”
He has been emphatic that he will never speak ill of his father, and that he will come to the rapprochement with achievements of his own.
Many readers in communities such as California, Texas and Florida follow the Aguilar dynasty closely. The estrangement between father and son generates empathy and reflection on what it takes to build family relationships in the midst of public and personal pressures.
This reconciliation process represents more than a musical reunion: it is an opportunity to reestablish ties, heal emotions and strengthen family unity.
Both father and son have sent signals of dialogue, openness and reconciliation, which, if realized, would resonate deeply with the Hispanic community that values family and emotional example.
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