Ronda's Goyesca bullfight is itself an event that attracts crowds, but this year, the presence of Isabel Preysler has turned the bullring into a spectacle that no one wanted to miss.
The arrival of the Queen of Hearts has unleashed unprecedented expectations, not only among regulars at this type of event, but also among the general public that was surrounding the bullring in search of famous faces.
In years past, celebrities slipped in discreetly, taking their seats at the last minute to avoid the frenzy of the crowd. However, the mere speculation about the presence of Isabel Preysler this year has transformed the usual dynamic.
Rumors about his attendance had been circulating for days, so it was somehow expected that he could arrive at any moment. However, she did it through the front door. Isabel Preysler, true to her Queen of Hearts status, paraded without hiding, walking down Virgen de los Dolores street with her best smile.
Smartly but understatedly dressed, Preysler and her entourage took their places in the stands. What has been surprising is the way in which the socialite, aware of the whirlwind of attention that surrounded her, has maintained an unwavering attention to the bullfights that took place in the arena.
She was not the only famous one, since Fran Rivera with her son Curro, Cayetana Rivera with her boyfriend Manuel Vega and Narcís Rebollo, husband of Eugenia Martínez de Irujo, or Mariló Montero also attended.
Prior to this public appearance, the Queen of Hearts has kept a relatively low profile throughout the year. After her separation from Mario Vargas Llosa in December, an event that under normal circumstances would have filled magazine columns and newspaper headlines, Isabel chose to step back.
However, the one that has monopolized all the spotlights this year has been his Tamara Falcó. The Marchioness of Griñón has eclipsed her mother by marrying Íñigo Onieva, a celebration that has gone through all kinds of obstacles and that dominated the covers of gossip magazines. Therefore, she provided the perfect distraction for this media retreat.
What's even more interesting is how Isabel Preysler has taken advantage of this media respite. There have been no big parties or stellar events for her, but she has chosen a discreet summer, marked by the warm atmosphere of her closest circles.
Even his choice of destination has been surprising. Isabel has chosen Marbella, a place known for its luxurious atmosphere but equally capable of offering private corners. And she has done it at the house of close friends, away from the hustle and frenzy of paparazzi flashes.
