Michael Bublé and Luisana Lopilato have been through unimaginable tragedy very early into
their marriage.
Yet, 11 years and three kids later, they are happy and in love more than ever.
In today's video, we're looking at their incredible story, filled with challenges that only brought
the couple closer.
Michael first noticed Luisana across a crowded room as he was being rushed into a car by
his security team following a show in Buenos Aires.
Turning to his grandfather, who was with him at the time, he said: "You know grandpa, that's
the most beautiful girl I've ever seen, and I'm never going to see her again."
However, fate was on Bublé's side, as she arrived at the after-party he was attending
just a few hours later.
However, Lu was attending the party with another man leaving the singer thinking, "Oh my god,
the woman of my dreams, and she's with her boyfriend."
She was on the arm of another man, and Michael later described him as so incredibly good-looking
that "Brad Pitt was a schmuck compared to this guy".
And the Canadian singer had yet another challenge to overcome — Lopilato, a well-known actor,
singer and model in Argentina, didn't speak a word of English.
Michael, for his part, didn’t speak Spanish.
He managed to drum up the courage to talk to the pair and found out, to his relief,
that the man accompanying Luisana was just a friend.
He was an actor she was working with at the time.
A very famous face in her country, Luisana, had gone to the concert as she liked Michael's
music, but she had no idea what he looked like.
And when someone asked if she would like a picture with him, the 29-year-old politely
declined.
When he left the party, Michael told the actor, "You're my wife.
You just don't know it yet!"
It is believed that Luisana, full of confidence, had told him, "Of course you want me to be
your wife, every man wants to marry me, so we will have to see!"
Surely, that's exactly what happened.
Despite this very unusual first meeting, the pair went on to have an incredible love story.
They quickly began dating (aided by an assistant who spoke fluent Spanish), and three months
later, Michael went to visit Luisana and her family in Argentina.
A month later, she went to visit his family in LA.
The pair got engaged not too long after, with a sparkling ring to seal the deal.
The happy couple got married in Buenos Aires on March 31st, 2011.
Around six weeks later, Michael and Lu had a second reception in Vancouver with his family.
The couple welcomed their first child together, Noah Bublé, in August 2013.
Sadly, the little boy has suffered tremendous health challenges very early on.
Just two months shy of his very first birthday, Noah was rushed to the hospital after spilling
boiling water on himself.
He suffered six per cent burns to his body.
Like that wasn't enough suffering for the young boy, the little Bublé had been diagnosed
with cancer at just three years old.
"We have always been very vocal about the importance of family and the love we have
for our children.
Luisana and I have put our careers on hold in order to devote all our time and attention
to helping Noah get well," Bublé and Lopilato shared the heartbreaking news.
Indeed, Bublé put his career on hold whilst his son recovered.
In 2018, he returned to performing music — something he wasn't sure he would be able to do.
Ever again.
"I thought I had a pretty good perspective.
I probably made the same mistakes anybody else had.
But, man, suddenly there was great clarity," Michael said at the time.
"Things got very clear for me, very quickly.
I live with no fear now.
I've been to hell," he added.
He further explained the impact his son's diagnosis had on his relationship with his
wife, saying how they fell in love again, how they saw the worst and the best of each
other.
Now, the Rebelde Way actor says she’s living an extraordinary and happy life, moving forward
from the dark times.
In part, thanks to the couple’s daughter Vida’s arrival in 2018, calling her a “godsend”
for the family.
In fact, that is why she and Michael named their baby Vida, which means "life" in Spanish.
"After all we went through as a family, for us Vida was like a… like a bet for life,
she gave us life and made us stronger," she explained.
Of course, nothing compares to the giant cancer obstacle they had to overcome, but a couple
of years back, Michael and Lu’s marriage was marked by controversy.
Fans shared concern for the actor after Bublé pulled her in for a hug in what some viewers
said was an "aggressive" way.
However, Lopilato has defended her husband and denied these allegations.
The 32-year-old took to Instagram to share how they do live streams to bring everyone
a little joy, and how they have to bear to listen and see what malicious people say without
knowing anything about their family.
"These are lies that I will not allow because they disrespect my family, so I ask you who
have trusted me so much for years that you don't allow it either…
The world needs more than ever love, hope, values, unity, and solidarity," she added.
It's not the first time the couple's fans have expressed concern.
They also did so after a clip from earlier shows the singer telling his wife, "You're
so dead to me."
Oh, yes, she was two minutes late for the recording.
But, again, Luisana Lopilato has assured her fans that she is okay and has "no doubts about
who my husband is".
Last year, the couple celebrated a decade of marriage.
The Grammy winner graced fans with heartwarming throwback images of the two and a loving tribute
on Instagram.
"In 10 years of marriage, we've been through so much, Lu," he wrote.
"The good things in life have been better with you, and you've helped lift me through
some of the hardest times imaginable."
"While there's a lot more I feel and so much more I want to say, I'll save that for you…
I love you, Kid.
Happy Anniversary," Bublé added.
The singer also shared a series of lovely photos of the couple on his Instagram story.
One pic was a throwback of Michael carrying his bride on their wedding night with the
caption, "Happy Anniversary, Lu."
The other photo was a personal, up close black and white selfie of the married couple, with
Bublé showing a big smile.
Lopilato posted an adorable montage video on Instagram to honor their anniversary as
well.
The montage shows clips from their wedding and ends with the pair jamming out to Let
It Go with their sons and 2-year-old daughter Vida.
She wrote her caption in both Spanish and English to talk about how much "deep love"
the two have for each other.
"The love of my life, my partner... we were able to overcome together all the battles
that were presented to us along the way with admirable strength, respect and so much deep
love," she wrote.
The couple both mention overcoming tough times in their posts, as they had to battle the
unthinkable with their little boy.
However, with Noah in remission, and as more joyful times entered their lives over the
past few years, the two seem to be as happy and in love as ever.
"In any good marriage, I hope that your partner is a big part in keeping it real.
My wife helps me keep perspective," said Bublé.
"She's a centered, kind, beautiful human being who has her life together."
They even had a surprise guest during one of their Instagram Lives.
The couple's oldest child, Noah, stole the show during his parent's stream, marking his
first video appearance since beating cancer.
Before he hopped into the frame, Bublé and Lopilato began the live session by talking
about how the days of social distancing have blended together.
"I don't know what day we are living in," Lopilato joked to fans.
"Today is Friday, no?"
Bublé chimed in while laughing.
"The only difference for us, of the days, is that on Friday night, Saturday and Sunday,
the kids get to sleep in our bed."
And in honor of Luisana's 34th birthday, Michael has melted hearts by sharing the most romantic
picture with her.
The Canadian singer paid tribute to his love by saying, "Happy Birthday to my best friend,
my inspiration, my fiercest supporter, my accomplice, my soulmate, and the sexiest saxophonist
I've ever met," he wrote in the caption.
The heartwarming snap itself showed Michael planting a tender kiss on Luisana's cheek
during a low-key walk.
The birthday girl then replied: "Hahha you are the best!!"
Many fans were quick to comment, with one writing: "Awwww you two are way too cute."
Another remarked: "Best couple ever."
The Argentine actor then took to her page to thank fans for their wonderful wishes,
saying: "Thank you guys for making me feel so special with all these messages filled
with good energy and love!"
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