The ‘almost’ secret life of Ana María Polo

Ana María Polo’s secrets.

She survived breast cancer.

Rumors about her personal life.

Born on April 11, 1959, in Havana, Cuba, Ana María Cristina Polo González rose to fame for creating and hosting the show Caso Cerrado.

She recently surprised her followers on her official Instagram account, where she shared some sad news.

«Rest in peace, Don. Thank you for your vision,» wrote the lawyer and TV host, mourning the death of Don Browne, former president of Telemundo.

Despite her popularity, there are several aspects of the TV host’s life that remain a secret to her fans.

Dr. Ana María Polo’s secrets

Secret life of Dr. Polo / PHOTO: Mezcalent

In various interviews, Dr. Polo, who is currently 64 years old, has acknowledged that her life has been filled with blessings but also with pain.

When she was just two years old, she had to leave her home country for Puerto Rico, where she stayed until she reached adulthood.

Once in Miami, Florida, she got married at the age of 19 to a man who was 10 years her senior.

During this period, she went through a very painful time when she lost her baby, whom she desperately wanted.

Dr. Polo and her personal challenges

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After this devastating loss, Dr. Polo went through a crisis and even suffered from depression. She wasn’t doing well at all.

Shortly after, her marriage came to an end. Since then, she hasn’t been in a long-term relationship, despite getting married in 2001.

«Seeing cases of infidelity or family discord on my show doesn’t prevent me from believing that you can be happy with someone,» she said.

The TV host has faced all sorts of rumors throughout her career. But why is that?

Rumors and personal relationships

Secret life of Dr. Polo / PHOTO: Mezcalent

One of those rumors claims that Ana María Polo had a relationship with the producer of the show Caso Cerrado.

Regarding this, the lawyer commented that people constantly speculate about her, but her life and who she sleeps with shouldn’t be of interest to others.

On her official Instagram account, where she has nearly 3 million followers, Dr. Polo doesn’t reveal much.

However, on some occasions, she has been seen with ‘mysterious’ men, sparking her fans’ imaginations.

Overcoming cancer

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Twenty years ago, at the age of 44, Dr. Polo received surprising news: she had breast cancer.

The Caso Cerrado host didn’t waste any time and fought against this terrible disease, which she successfully overcame.

Later on, she gave several talks on this topic to support people going through similar situations.

«At first, it was a tragedy. Today, I see it as a blessing. I see myself as a survivor of life,» she shared in an interview.

A little-known secret

Secret life of Dr. Polo / PHOTO: Mezcalent

Before revealing another of Dr. Polo’s secrets, it’s worth remembering that she once said that cancer had been «the worst time of her life.»

Lastly, and something very few people know, is that Ana María allegedly decided to adopt a son, according to Yahoo.

Although she doesn’t talk much about this, it is known that her son, named Peter, is over 30 years old and is married. They reportedly don’t have a good relationship.

In addition to being a lawyer and TV presenter, she has also worked as an actress and singer.