Jim Velasquez, a 24-year-old Colombian content creator, is going to be a father soon with his wife, 55-year-old actress Alina Lozano. This is a big change for him. What started as a faraway adoration has turned into a love tale that goes against age, convention, and what society thinks is right. Jim watched Alina on TV as a child and never believed he would meet her, marry her, and build a future with her. Their story is garnering a lot of attention in the US and across the world again now that they have announced their pregnancy.
When they told the world about their relationship, it made news, but their wedding in November 2023 really astonished everyone. The 31-year age difference was the most talked-about subject in the news, and people started to wonder what kind of relationship they had. Was it real love, or was it just for show, convenience, or maybe a way to make money? Because Jim and Alina were both famous people in Colombia, they were both under a lot of pressure. There were a lot of different comments on social media. Some were positive, but others were highly skeptical. A lot of people thought their love wasn’t true because the age difference was too huge.
Jim and Alina have never tried to evade the questions, though. They have always been honest, witty, and confident of themselves, though. On a recent TV broadcast, Alina talked honestly about the most prevalent thing people said about her: that Jim was only with her for money or celebrity. “People think Jim must be after money,” she said, “but he’s actually doing very well on his own.” And she’s right: Jim has built his own digital platform, gotten followers, and negotiated business deals, so his job doesn’t rely on his wife’s fame. Some people may be surprised by his age, but there is no denying his maturity and ambition.
The couple’s choice to have a child, which was incredibly personal, complicated, and hard on their bodies, was the final proof of their love. Women in their 50s don’t get pregnant very often, and when they do, it’s highly dangerous. Jim and Alina were aware of this. They knew that getting pregnant naturally was unlikely and that it wouldn’t be easy even with science’s help. But they wanted to have more babies more than they were scared of it.
They used assisted reproductive technologies such in vitro fertilization (IVF) and spent more than 100 million Colombian pesos, or roughly $25,000 USD, on fertility procedures. Every appointment, shot, scan, and surgery had an effect on both the mind and the body. Alina has been honest about how hard and stressful the process has been for her, as well as how much she doubts herself. But they never gave up. They helped each other out and worked together when things became hard.
After months of waiting and hoping, they finally got the news they had been dreaming of: they were going to be parents. Fans were pleased to hear they were having a baby, but old complaints came back. How could a woman in her 50s take care of a baby? Is Jim ready to be a dad when he’s only 24? The questions came rapidly, but so did their resolve. When they chose to become parents, they didn’t want to show the world anything. It was about making the life they wanted together, on their own terms.
Alina hasn’t been shy to talk about the real physical challenges that come with becoming pregnant when you’re older. But she has also emphasized how grateful she is for the medical advances that made her pregnancy possible. “Every peso was worth it for this blessing,” she said next, and her words conveyed that she was both relieved and tremendously happy as a mother. The couple is getting ready for their kid by buying things they need, setting up the nursery, and coping with the new emotions that come with being a first-time parent.
Their story has sparked critical conversations about love, having kids, and the ancient beliefs that people still believe in. A 55-year-old lady having a kid with a man who is 31 years younger than her is hard for some people to believe. But for some, their journey is a sad reminder that love doesn’t always go as planned. There are several methods to become a mom or dad. Modern medicine helps us get around the limits of our biology. And you shouldn’t judge someone else’s happiness like that.
Jim and Alina keep sharing about their travels on social media, not to convince people who don’t believe them, but to show how things really are. People have applauded and, at times, chastised them for being open, funny, and kind. But they are still tough. This is their life, their love, and now their family is getting bigger. Their hearts are full as they get ready for their child’s arrival. They’re not just excited; they also know that what they’ve built together is real, strong, and based on respect for one other.
Jim Velasquez’s life has definitely come full circle. What started as a childhood crush has grown into a lifelong love and soon, a father. Alina Lozano, who used to be a famous TV personality, will play a mother again in her next role. This time, her spouse will see her for who she is now, not just who she was.