J Balvín is publicly giving his ex Valentina Ferrer her flowers following their shocking breakup after a decade together.
“Today I celebrate your life, Vale,” Balvín, 41, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, September 19, in a post translated from Spanish to English. “I celebrate the woman you are — your light, your strength, the way you love, your wisdom and that heart of yours that makes life more beautiful for those fortunate enough to know you.”
The “Mi Gente” artist (real name José Álvaro Osorio Balvín) went on to praise Ferrer as the mother of their 5-year-old son, Río, and alongside a carousel of throwback images of Ferrer, 32.
“Thank you for giving me the greatest gift in life: Río. Watching you be his mom is one of the things I admire most about you,” he continued in his social media tribute. “There are people who deserve all the flowers — not just for what they do, but for who they are. And today, all the flowers are for you.”
Balvín added, “May God watch over you, bless you, and return to you, multiplied, all the love and light you give. Happy birthday, Vale. 🤍🌹.”
Balvín and Ferrer were together for 10 years before recently calling it quits.
“After sharing so many years and important moments together, José and I have decided to take separate paths,” Ferrer wrote via her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, September 16. “[Our split] has been a decision made from love, respect and the desire to do what is best for our family. Our priority will continue to be always accompanying Río with all our love.”
She concluded, “We are going through this process calmly and deeply appreciate the understanding and respect toward this very personal moment for us.”
Neither Ferrer nor Balvín have further addressed their breakup at the time of publication. Us reached out to the pair’s respective reps for comment at the time.
Balvín first met Ferrer on the set of his “Sigo Extrañándote” music video in 2017 shortly before the pair began dating.
“There isn’t [one key]. Each couple develops a different kind of complicity and way of approaching the relationship,” Ferrer told Brazil’s G Show earlier this month when asked about the secret to the now-exes’ relationship. “It’s more about respecting each other, knowing how to communicate, and a lot of companionship.”
At the time, Ferrer revealed how they balanced their careers with raising their son.
“Río is 5 years old and already has his own routine with school, activities and playtime. We’re always adjusting our daily lives so we can enjoy time with Río,” Ferrer added on the broadcast. “He doesn’t yet understand the scope of our careers, but that will come with time.”
