Mikel Arteta’s wife Lorena Bernal (foto: Official TW/IG/FB account)
Lorena Bernal, Miss Spain 1999 and actress in shows like CSI: Miami, is married to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. The couple shares a rich personal and professional journey.
Lorena Raquel Bernal Pascual is an Argentine-Spanish actress, model, and television host. Born on May 12, 1981, in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina, she moved to San Sebastián, Spain, at the age of one. She is multilingual, fluent in Spanish, English, and French.
Lorena began modeling at the age of seven, eventually branching into acting and TV hosting. Her career highlights include appearances in American TV series such as Chuck, where she played an international arms dealer, and CSI: Miami, portraying Mía, a nanny in the episode My Nanny.
Miss World Finalist
At just 17 years old, Lorena was crowned Miss Spain in 1999. Although ineligible for the Miss Universe pageant due to her age, she represented Spain at Miss World, where she finished among the top 10 finalists.
Marriage to Mikel Arteta
Lorena met Mikel Arteta in 2002 at a nightclub in San Sebastián while Arteta was playing for Rangers F.C. After six years of dating, they married in 2010. The couple has three children:
- Gabriel, born in 2009
- Daniel, born in 2012
- Oliver, born in 2015
Arteta has credited Lorena with profoundly impacting his life, saying in a BBC interview: "She has changed my life, my perception of life. We never get bored; I can be with her for hours, laughing and enjoying every moment."
Social Media Presence
Lorena Bernal is active on social media, particularly on Instagram, where she has over 60,000 followers. She shares glimpses of her personal and professional life, including family moments, travel snapshots, and professional photoshoots.
On Twitter, she has more than 21,500 followers, though her activity has been minimal, with her last tweet in August 2020.
Lorena’s Role in Arteta’s Journey
Lorena Bernal is more than just a glamorous public figure; she is a partner who has supported Arteta through the highs and lows of his football career. From his playing days to his rise as Arsenal’s manager, Lorena has been a constant source of strength and inspiration, making their partnership a fascinating story of love, growth, and shared success.