Paloma Lago, the 90s Star Presenter Who Has Accused Alfonso Villares

Paloma Lago is back in the headlines, not for her acclaimed television career or her romances, but for the sexual assault accusation she has filed against Alfonso Villares, the Galician Minister of the Sea. The acceptance of this case has led to the resignation of the Galician politician.

The incidents that prompted the presenter to go to the authorities allegedly occurred late last year in Ferrol. On Wednesday, June 4th, the lawsuit was accepted, which Paloma confirmed before the judge, leading to Villares' resignation. The politician, who has consistently maintained his innocence, stated, "I appear after receiving a notification from the Superior Court of Justice, informing me that I am under investigation in a judicial process. I am innocent," he said, reiterating, "I resign to defend myself against an accusation of which I am completely innocent. It is a difficult decision, but I am convinced it is the right one."

Born in Ferrol (A Coruña) in 1967, Paloma Lago has lived in her hometown since 2019, although she frequently travels to Madrid. The presenter became one of the most popular faces on Spanish television during the 1990s and 2000s. Her career began as a model, participating in major advertising campaigns both in Spain and abroad. Her elegance and warmth in front of the camera soon opened the doors to television, where she started with the program 'Tele 5 ¿Dígame?'. Over the years, she established herself as a presenter and became a staple of the era's frequent galas, such as the popular 'Noche de fiesta'.

Over the years, she has also worked as an occasional actress and collaborator in various formats. Although she has had less media presence in the last decade, Paloma has never completely disappeared from the public eye. She is often seen at social events, award ceremonies, television contests, and fashion projects.

Her personal life has always been of interest to the gossip press. Her most well-known relationship was with Javier García Obregón, brother of Ana Obregón, with whom she was married for two decades and had a son, Javier, 28, who got married last year.

Since her separation, she has been romantically linked to figures from the sports, business, and political spheres. She had a tumultuous relationship with Álvaro Bultó. In 2008, she was linked to Wojciech Sarjust Zaleski, although that also did not last. Other names that have surfaced include Miguel Antonio Campoy, Antonio Fernández-Coopel, and Daniel López. It seems that the alleged assault reported by Paloma may have occurred in the context of a romantic relationship with the former minister.

The politician's resignation has caused a media storm that intensified when the identity of the accuser was revealed. In fact, Paloma decided to turn off her mobile phone due to the flood of calls and messages after the news broke. Her close circle has assured that she is "calm." "She is a very spiritual and very private person," said her friend Nuria Espasandín on the program Y ahora Sonsoles. "She is integral, and I can't say anything about the matter because she should speak about it personally. It's a complicated moment, she might be a bit overwhelmed and needs peace," she assessed.