Sebastián Marroquín: The Son Of Pablo Escobar's Untold Story
Can a son ever truly escape the shadow of his infamous father? Sebastián Marroquín, formerly known as Juan Pablo Escobar, has spent his life navigating this very question, striving to forge his own path while grappling with the legacy of Pablo Escobar.
Born Juan Pablo Escobar Henao on February 24, 1977, in Medellín, Colombia, Sebastián Marroquín’s life was anything but ordinary. As the son of Pablo Escobar, the notorious leader of the Medellín Cartel, his childhood was steeped in both unimaginable luxury and constant danger. He grew up in the opulent Hacienda Nápoles, alongside his younger sister Manuela Escobar, surrounded by exotic animals and extravagant displays of wealth – a stark contrast to the violence and fear that his father’s empire engendered. The death of his father in 1993 marked a turning point, forcing the then 16-year-old Juan Pablo to confront a new reality, one where he had to redefine his identity and find his place in a world that would forever associate him with his father’s crimes.
| Sebastián Marroquín: Bio & Career Information | |
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| Full Name | Juan Sebastián Marroquín Santos (born Juan Pablo Escobar Henao) |
| Date of Birth | February 24, 1977 |
| Place of Birth | Medellín, Colombia |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Father | Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria (deceased) |
| Mother | Victoria Eugenia Henao |
| Sister | Manuela Escobar |
| Occupation | Architect, Industrial Designer, Author, Pacifist, Lecturer |
| Education | Studied Architecture (in response to his father's destructive actions) |
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| Activism | Peace Ambassador for the World Organization for Peace (OMPP), Advocate for drug policy reform, reconciliation and forgiveness |
| Name Change | Changed his name to Sebastián Marroquín to avoid scrutiny and notoriety. |
| Other ventures | Created his own line of organic clothing "Escobar Henao" using elements from his father's life. |
| Official website | Sebastian Marroquin Official Website |
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