Rafa Mateo, known for his participation in the show Cuatro “Who wants to marry my son?”, is going through a difficult financial period that has surprised more than one. Despite their appearance on their social networks a life of luxury, full of exclusive trips and expensive carsThe reality behind his posts is much darker. The participant, who once shared his ostentatious lifestyle, now finds himself faced with a mountain of millionaire debts and the loss of some of their most precious possessions. Below, we reveal how his life changed and what led him to this point.
Rafa had attracted the public’s attention thanks to his carefree and extravagant style. On his social networks, he often displayed his dream life, commenting that true wealth lay in health, family and friendshipswhile luxury was just an add-on. However, behind this image of success and abundance, Rafa’s financial situation was rapidly deteriorating. Sources close to him say he wanted to divert attention so that no one would realize that his business had completely failed.
Rafa Mateo’s company
One of the most important pieces of his empirethe parking lot he owned near Malaga airport was seized. This property, which for years was one of his main sources of income, could not be maintained due to the debts accumulated. According to the media ‘Outdoor’, the company that owned the said parking lot, Jagui Rent a Car SL, property of Rafa Mateo and also managed by his mother, María Luisa del Río, went bankrupt in 2022.
Bankruptcy was not Rafa’s first financial problem. Over the years, he had faced several financial complications, but this time, the debt he was carrying was too great to be resolved easily. The Caja Rural de Granada is claiming an amount close to 5.1 million euros, but it is not the only creditor. Various public institutions, such as Malaga City Council, the Andalusian Government and Madrid City Councilare also demanding money, alongside other private companies such as Disermobil Málaga.
The employee’s problems are very serious
Faced with the impossibility of paying this debt of one million dollars, the Commercial Court No. 3 of Malaga has decided to auction the building owned by the Mateo family near the airport. The property, valued at 6 million eurosstood on a surface of 2,440 square meters and consisted of six floors dedicated mainly to garages and parking lots. This auction is the last hope to settle part of the debts it faces Rafa’s Company.
Jagui Rent a Car SL, the company that brought Rafa into this situationwas not only dedicated to the purchase and sale of new and used vehicles, but also to the rental of cars with or without driver and the management of parking spaces. In addition, The company had a license to import and export of vehicles and operated as an insurance brokerage company. Despite the diversity of activities, the company could not escape insolvency and financial problems accumulated over time.
Despite the seriousness of his situation, Rafa continued until recently to flaunt a luxurious life on social media. Even after suffering two strokes in 2023, he continued with his usual eccentric attitudeposting images and messages that did not reflect their complicated reality. However, he remained out of the spotlight for a long time. Many interpreted this silence as an indication of his personal decline, but How does the talk show host really feel?
Rafa’s television career
Rafa became famous thanks to the reality show “Who wants to marry my son?”where his charismatic personality and lifestyle caught the attention of viewers. Since then, he has become a regular contributor to Media set and built a public image based on luxury and success. There was a moment that aroused the interest of the social chronicle because his brother Christopher began a privileged relationship with Isa Pantoja, daughter of the famous Isabel Pantoja. Rafa was present in several spaces to explain what had led a member of his family to approach Chabelita. The problem is that he did not know how to retain the attention of the public and over time he disappeared from the small screen.
Today, with the auction of his property fast approaching and pressure from creditors mounting, the future of Rafa Mateo seems more uncertain than ever. Meanwhile, the contest “Who wants to marry my son?” has returned to television. Luján Argüelles has taken the reins of the space to give opportunities to new young people who want to dedicate themselves to the world of entertainment.
