Former volleyball player and former Peruvian congresswoman Leyla Chihuán has surprised her followers by revealing intimate details of her relationship with Abril Cárdenas, a young woman with whom she shares a romance that began on social networks. In an interview with Laura Spoya the former participant of ‘The Great Celebrity Chef’ opened up about how they met and explained how, despite the 21-year age difference, love blossomed between them.
During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games , Chihuan He published several moments of his daily life on Instagram, where his attitude and charisma caught Abril’s attention. In her own words, Leyla confesses that she is “very in love,” showing a sensitive and honest side that has captured the public’s attention.
Leyla Chihuán surprises by revealing unpublished details of the beginning of her relationship with Abril Cárdenas
The love story between Leyla Chihuán and Abril Cárdenas began in August 2024, when both were far from imagining that a simple Instagram message would be the start of a romance. In the midst of his publications from Paris Chihuán received a message that surprised her. “I received a message that said something like: ‘I love your attitude and your character,’” Leyla said in the interview, remembering the exact moment her connection with Abril began.
Although at first, Chihuan He avoided responding directly to the message, fearing that his conversations could become public at some point, finally deciding to interact with an emoji. This small reaction generated an unexpected response from April, who gently reproached him for his “antipathy.” With humor and caution, Leyla gradually gained confidence, until conversations began to flow more naturally.
One of the reasons that prompted Leyla to continue talking to Abril was discovering that they had mutual friends on social networks. “We had four friends in common (on the networks), and that gave me the confidence to say ‘thank you, how are you,’” she confessed. This detail helped the former congresswoman feel safe and encouraged to meet her future partner in person shortly after.
First meeting and confession of love: “I feel like I’m in love”
Ten days after their first exchange of messages, Leyla Chihuán and Abril Cárdenas met in Peru . This meeting marked a milestone in the relationship, as it was then that the former volleyball player began to recognize the feelings that had been born in her. “On the 13th (of August) when I arrived I went to look for her,” he revealed. Chihuan remembering with emotion the moment when they finally met in person.
During the conversation, Leyla He admitted that his relationship with Abril has allowed him to live new experiences and face his fears. At first, she feared that her private life could be exposed on networks or media, but the love and connection she feels with her partner have overcome those insecurities. “I feel like I’m in love,” she said, revealing the intensity of her feelings.
