The Great Wall of China became a place of catharsis for Hiba Abouk. The Spanish actress travelled to the iconic monument alongside Jesús Calleja in the latest instalment of Universo Calleja (Telecinco), where she not only faced her vertigo climbing endless steps, but also opened up as rarely before on camera about one of the toughest episodes of her life: her divorce from footballer Achraf Hakimi.

The journey that changed her perspective

Amid spectacular landscapes and moments of tension, Abouk found the ideal space to speak openly. Far from the flashbulbs and media noise surrounding her separation in 2023, the actress from El Príncipe explained how she found the strength to overcome a period she describes as "a shock on every level". According to diezminutos.es, the conversation with Calleja allowed the actress to show a much more vulnerable and authentic version than she usually projects publicly.

"Learning to forgive is essential"

The main lesson Abouk draws from her divorce is summed up in a powerful statement: "Learning to forgive is essential to be happy and find peace". During the interview, visibly emotional, the actress explained that the separation was especially difficult because starting a family was her greatest dream. "It's what I've missed most," she confessed, emphasising that her two children were always her absolute priority throughout the process.

Contrary to what many might have thought, given the complexity of the media context surrounding the split, Abouk assured that the separation was completely amicable and that they never went to court. "We failed as a marriage, but we want to succeed as parents and be a family in a different way because we will be for life," she explained with a clarity that reveals her maturity in handling the crisis.

Back to hope

After spending several years based in Paris and focused almost entirely on raising her children, Abouk says she has recovered her enthusiasm both personally and professionally. "I'm happy. I've gone back to work. I've been lucky enough to return with acting jobs, to star in a series, now to film a movie...," she explained with a smile that shows her renewed optimism.

This new chapter marks an important turning point in the actress's life, who has demonstrated that it is possible to transform a separation traumatised by public scrutiny into an opportunity for personal and professional growth. Her emphasis on maintaining a good relationship with Hakimi for the sake of her children in a healthy environment also underscores an emotional maturity that transcends the headlines.

A new chapter

What began as an adventure trip to China with Calleja became an honest testimony about how to overcome adversity. For Hiba Abouk, forgiveness is not a weakness, but the fundamental pillar on which to rebuild a fuller life. And apparently, this reconstruction is going smoothly.