Cuban influencer Daniela Reyes caught her followers off guard this Thursday when she revealed snippets from the premiere of the second season of her podcast “Bien Chilling” on Instagram. During the episode, she recounted the tale of her very first crush: a boy living across the street who captured her heart while she was still residing in Cuba.
As she narrated, the boy was two years her senior, very athletic, and considered “the most popular guy in the whole school.” Daniela, who was into dancing, admired him quietly, never summoning the courage to make the first move.
“My first crush, back then, we were in Cuba, obviously, and he was my neighbor, from across the street. I would see him and think, how handsome,” she confessed with laughter during the episode.
Childhood Strategies and Cuban Creativity
Her method to grab his attention was as creative as it was Cuban: her mother suggested she walk past him under the guise of buying ice cream from local homes.
“At that time, it was common to buy ice cream from private homes because, in Cuba, of course, there were no ice cream parlors or anything. And my mom would tell me, go on the sidewalk and walk past him,” Daniela recalled. She would complete this ritual by jingling a keychain full of keys to catch his notice.
An Unexpected Twist in the Love Story
This silent infatuation went on for about a year until the story took an unexpected turn: it was the neighbor who first reached out, sending her a message saying, “hello beautiful neighbor,” under the impression that he had won Daniela over.
She sees it differently. “I caught him, and he never knew I was after him. He thinks he caught me, and it was all the other way around,” she humorously remarked.
Where Does Yomil Fit in Daniela’s Love Life?
After this revelation, it’s clear that singer Yomil Hidalgo wasn’t Daniela Reyes’ first or only love in Cuba. Her relationship with the Cuban reggaeton artist was one of the most followed in Cuban entertainment: it lasted roughly five years until June 2025, when Yomil announced their breakup on Instagram, expressing gratitude for their time together. The distance played a role in their decision, as Daniela moved to Miami in December 2024.
Since then, both have moved on romantically. Daniela is currently dating Cuban entrepreneur Rafa Rodríguez, while Yomil introduced digital creator Rodmelis Núñez as his new partner a few months ago.
FAQs About Daniela Reyes' Romantic History
Who was Daniela Reyes' first crush in Cuba?
Daniela Reyes' first crush was a neighbor from across the street who was two years older, athletic, and very popular at school.
How did Daniela Reyes try to get her crush's attention?
Daniela's mother advised her to walk past her crush under the pretense of buying ice cream, jingling a keychain to get noticed.
How long did Daniela Reyes and Yomil Hidalgo date?
Daniela Reyes and Yomil Hidalgo dated for about five years before announcing their breakup in June 2025.