Cuban YouTuber Dina Stars recently experienced a deeply anticipated moment in Spain: reuniting with her mother, Ileana Fernández, after an eight-month separation. This heartwarming event was captured in a video on her YouTube channel last Sunday.
Ileana traveled from Cuba to Spain to be with her daughter ahead of the arrival of her grandchild, baby Derek, whose birth is just around the corner as Dina is nine months pregnant.
The reunion took place at a train station where Dina, despite being heavily pregnant, awaited her mother wearing heels, alongside her partner Isaías and friend "Puti Stars." The excitement was so overwhelming that Dina admitted to having slept only four hours the previous night.
During the journey, Ileana expressed her eagerness to embrace her daughter, in a phone call documented in the video: "I'm already in Spain, my love, eager to hug you. Did you cry? Of course," she said.
The long-awaited hug marked the end of a forced separation due to emigration. Dina emotionally remarked to her mother, "Who says we haven't seen each other for eight months? It feels like eight centuries to me."
Overcome with emotion, the YouTuber reflected, "I feel like I haven't processed it yet. Everything happened so quickly I haven't even had time to cry."
To welcome her mother, Dina prepared congri and beef steaks at home and had a bouquet of roses waiting in the grandmother's room. Upon entering the house, Ileana was visibly impressed, exclaiming, "How beautiful my girl's house is," and later added, "In person, your home is three times more beautiful."
A follower named Sheila also left a welcoming gift in the mother's room: a marshmallow maker with chocolate, accompanied by a note that Dina read aloud: "Welcome to Spain and this new beautiful stage, the life of a grandmother. May this be just a small luxury among the many you deserve for being such a strong, loving woman."
The trip was filled with first-time experiences for Ileana, including her first ride on an escalator and high-speed train, which were delightfully captured in the video.
The news of Ileana's arrival in Spain leaked before Dina could announce it herself; the website Cubayama published a photo of Ileana with the YouTuber's mother-in-law, which Dina humorously lamented.
This reunion signifies the emotional closure of a long chapter of separation. Dina Stars arrived in Madrid in May 2022 after being detained by Cuban State Security in July 2021 while speaking live about the 11J protests. Her mother remained in Cuba during this time.
In September 2025, Dina visited Havana to see her mother, and in April 2026, Ileana witnessed the 5D ultrasound of the baby via video call from Cuba, moved by the image of her future grandson.
Dina also appeared on the Spanish show 'First Dates' in November 2022, introduced as a 26-year-old Cuban woman newly arrived in Spain.
As the video concluded around 1 a.m., DinaStars shared a message with her followers: "Dinamitas, nothing is impossible. If you have a dream, run, run and achieve it." Meanwhile, her mother repeatedly expressed her disbelief, "I'm in Spain, I can't believe it. I can't believe it."
Frequently Asked Questions about Dina Stars' Reunion
Why was Dina Stars separated from her mother for so long?
The separation was due to Dina's emigration to Spain following her detention by Cuban State Security in July 2021. Her mother remained in Cuba during this time.
What significant event is Dina Stars preparing for with her mother's arrival?
Dina Stars is preparing for the imminent birth of her baby, Derek, and her mother has arrived to support her during this important time.
How did Ileana's arrival in Spain become public knowledge?
The news of Ileana's arrival leaked when the website Cubayama published a photo of her with Dina's mother-in-law before Dina could officially announce it.