Thalia Admits She Didn't Know English On Blind Date With Future Husband Tommy Mottola

Thalia dishes on her new album "A Mucha Honra," and how the project embraces her Mexican identity, traditions and culture. Thalia also shares the incredible story of how she met her husband of 23 years, Tommy Mottola, after being set up on a blind date by Emilio and Gloria Estefan — and admits she couldn't yet speak English!

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[pinotanchinoy]

She's the undisputed telenovela queen in the Philippines. No other comes close. We love Thalia very much.
- Marimar had the highest ratings ever. No Philippine tv show could match.
- Maria Mercedes and Maria La Del Barrio shown in two rival networks both in primetime got the 1 and 2 highest ratings on their airtime.
- Rosalinda, the comeback of Thalia unsurprisingly, the highest ratings on primetime tv.

[delfinofalante]

THALIA is known in Portugal also by her characters in Mexican telenovelas. Such a good actress. She’s also a good singer and a great performer. And she is this balm of light: so kind, funny and humble.

[castorphans]

I'm Brazilian. Thalia is huge here because of her telenovelas. Watching her interact with Kelly, who's someone I love to pieces, just made my day. ❤

[MHaffiezMNazri]

She's the reason a man grew up loving telenovelas, latin music and by fate, self learnt Spanish in a far away land in Malaysia and that man is me ❤

[nestorperez]

She exudes such a great energy, she never stops smiling, she hugs everyone. Honestly what a beautiful human she looks like. Inside and out!

[spicychickenaum]

I dont think they fathom how legendary and big Thalia is! I’m from Malaysia and we grew up with watching Thalia! Omg she looks

[blackswan]

She's famous in the Philippines! Thank you Kelly for featuring Thalia! ❤

[ChristineMPL]

How can I forget her! The Philippine streets clear up from 6 pm to 7 pm because people are watching Marimar! Love her!

[yvetterodriguez]

Are you freaking kidding me?! 😍 🤗 It's Thalia! I'm 38 and I grew up watching her telenovelas. I was 10 years old when she came into my life. Marimar and Maria La Del Barrio were my favorite telenovelas at the time. But because I was so little, I never got to see Quinceañera. Then, some time in high school I was into different kinds of music. Discovering Rock en Español on the radio. That's how I got into Timbiriche.

That was the group she was a part of when she was young. They sang rock, pop and some traditional kid songs. "Amame Hasta Con Los Dientes" is my jam. I miss this kind of pop rock sound. I was overjoyed when her and her former group reunited and did a short concert for the fans who had been hoping for one day to see Timbiriche get back together again. It was magical and brought tears to my eyes. Childhood legends they are.

Personality wise, she reminds me of Taylor Swift. Always beaming with joy and exuding happiness everywhere she goes. Thalia is always this welcoming, loving and charming towards others. She's always kind and respectful as well. She loves her fans, her people, her country. She is an ICON.

[rachelhb]

I'm Brazilian and I grew up watching her telenovelas. She made me love Mexico and learn Spanish. I love her!

[littlesusieofficial]

I've known Thalia for decades because she became HUGE first in the Philippines before America even knew about her and yes she didn't know a word of english back then. She would always have a translator whenever she would visit the Philippines. She still looks gorgeous!!

[ikey]

Thalia was famous back then in the Philippines during her telenovela era. She was recognizes well because of her alluring beauty and timeless acting. Filipinos loves her so much. Hope she can visit back soon in the Philippines.

[ravenblood]

Thalia has a lot of positive energy. And wow she looks young

[ergieandaya]

I love when she masters speaking english faster and fluent now. She can articulate herself with that language now. Love from the Philippines.

[Jonnny]

I’ve never thought of seeing the two of you together. As a proud Mexican I love Thalia and her telenovelas I’ve been a fan since I was young and now seeing her with American artists!!! I’m just blown away. ❤️

[ccalexander]

I never really heard her talk before. She is such a doll. Very charismatic. I can see why Tommy married her !

[alexayala]

You know Thalia has been in the entertainment industry for 40 years (3 generations) my grandparents know her as a singing teen, my parents as a young adult in soap operas and she keeps going on.

[riamac]

Thalia is so famous in the Philippines because of telenovela Marimar. She’s so beautiful and a very good actress. Because of Marimar, the Philippine television started to emulate telenovela so now there are so many telenovelas in the Philippines.

[mohammedalaskar]

Am a huge Thalia fan but I have to say this. It's sooo inspiring how Kelly is welcoming and down to earth and treating everyone as the huge stars when herself is a huge star and one of the best voices of all time. So kind and humble. I love her

[KarinaN]

I'm from Indonesia, she was huge in Indonesia in the 90s. Until now, people always quote words from her dubbed Telenovelas, "tidak semudah itu, Pulgoso"