Finding a job after being in prison is difficult for any ex-convict. Getting hired when you are Emma Coronel, the wife of notorious drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, is proving to be an even harder task.
Coronel, who was released from a U.S. facility in September 2023, has been trying to re-enter society but hasn't been able to secure traditional employment due to her high-profile notoriety and connection to one of the world's most infamous criminals. However, it is imperative for her to figure it out.
Following her release, Coronel was required by the terms of her federal probation to find employment.
Fame has been a big obstacle for Emma Coronel
Her association with "El Chapo" and her own criminal record have made her a controversial figure, leaving many potential employers wary of hiring her. This notoriety has created significant barriers, preventing her from securing a job that would help her reintegrate into society.
In a recent interview with Mexican journalist Azucena Uresti, her attorney and friend Mariel Colón discussed these challenges. Colón highlighted that finding a conventional job was almost impossible for Coronel due to the mentioned factors. "One of the conditions of her probation was that she had to work, but given her background and everything associated with it, it was incredibly difficult for her to find a traditional job," Colón explained.
Aware of these difficulties, Colón offered her a unique opportunity to appear as a model in her debut music video for the song "La Señora." The song, which premiered on August 8, 2024, is a corrido that goes about some of the most challenging moments of Coronel's life, particularly during her time in prison. This opportunity was more than just a job; it was a chance for Coronel to explore a long-held dream of hers—modeling.
"Emma always had a dream of being a model, and now that she's out and needs to work, I thought, why not give her a chance in my music video?" Colón shared. The decision to cast Coronel was both a professional choice and a personal gesture to help her friend rebuild her life in a positive direction.
Navigating a New Chapter: From Modeling to Entrepreneurship
While the modeling opportunity provided a temporary solution, Coronel is now setting her sights on entrepreneurship. She has expressed interest in exploring various business ventures, a direction that could offer her a more sustainable and self-directed career path. Given the challenges she faces with conventional employment, entrepreneurship presents a viable alternative where she can leverage her unique story and notoriety to create something of her own.
She has also hinted at plans to write a book detailing her experiences in prison and her life with "El Chapo." This potential endeavor could not only provide a platform for her to share her side of the story but also serve as a stepping stone into the world of business and self-promotion. It remains to be seen what specific business ventures Coronel will pursue, but the idea of turning her notoriety into a brand could prove both lucrative and liberating.
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