J Balvin and Valentina Ferrer End Relationship After Nearly a Decade
WHO:
HOLA - Valentina Ferrer stated that she and J Balvin first met in January 2017 when she appeared in the music video for his song “Sigo Extrañándote.”
US Magazine - J Balvin (full name José Álvaro Osorio Balvín) and Valentina Ferrer (32 years old, model and Miss Universe contestant).
HOLA - J Balvin and Valentina Ferrer.
WHAT:
HOLA - Valentina Ferrer confirmed that their son, Río, turned five this summer and that they celebrated with a Godzilla-themed birthday party.
HOLA - J Balvin released a song titled “Río” in 2025, which was described as an expression of love for his family.
US Magazine - Valentina Ferrer confirmed the couple's split after nearly 10 years together.
HOLA - Ferrer announced the end of their relationship via her Instagram Story, stating, “After sharing so many years and important moments together, José and I have decided to take separate paths.”
HOLA - The couple shares a son named Río, whom they welcomed in June 2021.
WHERE:
HOLA - The announcement was made on Valentina Ferrer's Instagram Stories.
WHEN:
US Magazine - The split was announced on Wednesday, September 16.
HOLA - The couple welcomed their son Río on June 27, 2021.
WHY:
HOLA - Valentina Ferrer emphasized that their priority will continue to be supporting their son, Río, in her statement regarding the split.
HOLA - Ferrer stated the decision to separate was made “from love, respect and the desire to do what is best for our family.”
HOLA - Ferrer asked for understanding and respect as they navigate this deeply personal moment.
HOW:
HOLA - Valentina Ferrer requested privacy as they navigate the change in their relationship.
HOLA - The couple's decision was described as amicable, with their family at the center of it.
HOLA - Ferrer requested privacy as they go through the process of separation.
(UPDATED September 17, 2026 17:59 UTC)
Valentina Ferrer recently shared that she and J Balvin first met in January 2017 when she appeared in his music video for "Sigo Extrañándote," and they celebrated their son Río's fifth birthday this summer with a fun Godzilla-themed party. J Balvin also released a song titled "Río" in 2025, which he described as an expression of love for his family. In light of their split, Ferrer emphasized that their priority will remain supporting Río, while also requesting privacy as they navigate this change in their relationship.
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(UPDATED September 17, 2026 14:00 UTC)
J Balvin and Valentina Ferrer have announced their split after nearly 10 years together, with Ferrer sharing the news on her Instagram Story. She expressed that the decision was made “from love, respect and the desire to do what is best for our family,” and they will continue to co-parent their son, Río, who was born in June 2021. Ferrer has asked for understanding and privacy as they navigate this deeply personal moment.