The wedding of Yaco Eskenazi and Natalie Vértiz was one of the most anticipated events. It should be noted that the couple married civilly, but not in the church, a decision that has generated much speculation. Below, we tell you the reasons behind this choice, deeply linked to the religion and ancestry of the new member of ‘The Great Chef: Celebrities’.
Why didn’t Yaco Eskenazi marry Natalie Vértiz in the church?
Yaco Eskenazi and Natalie Vértiz were married in a civil ceremony that was listed as the ‘Wedding of the Year’ in 2015. However, it left many wondering why they did not opt for a religious wedding, traditionally expected for many couples.
It should be noted that differences in their religious beliefs and Yaco’s ancestry influenced this decision. Eskenazi has Jewish roots from his father, which has influenced his perspective on life and his religion.
In that sense, Yaco professes Judaism as a religion, which differs significantly from Catholicism, which Natalie Vértiz believes. This religious difference was a crucial factor in his decision not to marry in the church.
In 2014, Natalie spoke about these differences with Eskenazi: “Yaco is Jewish and has many friends in the Jewish neighborhood and he does not want to get married in the Church, and we are thinking about our marriage being civil, like in La Punta because he is from Shut up. But we are not making preparations yet, we are totally dedicated to Liam.”
In 2021, Eskenazi also commented on it while hosting the program ‘My mom cooks better than yours’. “My family is from Jewish ancestry and we would have to see, what I like is to make my wife happy and if she feels that this is the next step, I will be happy,” he said.
How old are Yaco Eskenazi and Natalie Vértiz?
Yaco Eskenazi He was born on December 14, 1979, making him 44 years old as of 2024. He is known for his career as a television presenter, actor, and former Peruvian soccer player. Natalie Vértiz’s husband is recognized for his participation in programs such as ‘This is war’ and ‘My mother cooks better than yours’, in which he took the lead alongside Ethel Pozo. In addition, he has had an outstanding career in the sports field before dedicating himself to the world of television and entertainment.
For its part, Natalie Vertiz was born on September 29, 1991 in Hollywood, Florida, United States. Currently, she is 32 years old. Natalie is a Peruvian model, actress, businesswoman and television presenter. She was the winner of the Miss Peru Universe pageant in 2011 and has had an outstanding career on Peruvian television, participating in programs such as ‘Esto es Guerra’ and ‘Eres en todos’.
How tall is Yaco Eskenazi and what is the difference in height with Natalie Vértiz?
Yaco Eskenazi He is 1.73 m tall, while his wife Natalie Vértiz’s height is 1.83 m. There is a difference of 10 cm between the two.
