María del Carmen Fernández de Lomana Gutiérrez entered the public sphere as an entrepreneur and socialite based in Spain, building a profile through extensive television appearances and a specific focus on haute couture collection. Born in León in 1948, she maintained a career that spanned financial sector employment to media presence across various Spanish networks.
Early Life and Education
The daughter of a Basque banker, Heliodoro Carmelo Fernández de Lomana y Perelétegui, and an Astur-Leonese mother, María Josefa Gutiérrez-García y Fernández-Getino, she was raised in an upper-class San Sebastián family. She completed her studies at the University of London, where she focused on philosophy. Before establishing her public identity, she held positions at Banco de Bilbao and Banco de Santander.
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Beginning in the late 2000s, she became a fixture on Spanish television. Her appearances include roles on programs such as Punto DOC, Comando actualidad, and the 2010 Telecinco production Las joyas de la corona. She participated in various talk and entertainment shows, including Sálvame Deluxe, ¡Más que baile!, and Así nos va on LaSexta, marking her shift from private life to high-profile media contributor.
Personal and Political Context
She was married to Guillermo Capdevila, a Chilean industrial designer who died in 1999. Her family life intersects with politics through her brother, Rafa Lomana, who serves as a deputy for the Vox party. Beyond her media work, she was a candidate for the Mayoralty of Madrid and was noted in public records regarding the Panama Papers case in April 2016.
Fast facts
- Born: 1948, León, Spain
- Education: University of London
- Known as: Carmen Lomana
- Spouse: Guillermo Capdevila (deceased 1999)
- Television career highlights: Telecinco, LaSexta, Antena 3 TV
- Political activity: Candidate for Mayoralty of Madrid
- Brother: Rafa Lomana, deputy of the Vox party
Questions readers ask
What is Carmen Lomana's professional background?
She has worked as a businesswoman, socialite, and television presenter, with prior experience at Banco de Bilbao and Banco de Santander.
Was she involved in politics?
Yes, she stood as a candidate for the Mayoralty of Madrid and is the sister of Vox party deputy Rafa Lomana.
Achievements
- Educated at University of London
