Yeison Jiménez family: All on wife Sonia Restrepo, their children, and his parents

Colombian regional singer Yeison Jimenez is feared dead after a charter flight crash in Paipa that killed six.

Updated on: Jan 11, 2026, 06:51:35 IST

By Prakriti Deb

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Colombian regional music singer Yeison Jiménez is making headline that a chartered flight from Paipa crashed over the New Year weekend, killing six people on board. According to El Tiempo, Jiménez and five other musicians are feared dead in the incident, though authorities have not yet released official confirmation.

Jiménez has been in a long-standing relationship with Sonia Restrepo for several years. (X)

As fans await clarity, attention has turned to the singer’s personal life.

Wife Sonia Restrepo and their relationship

Yeison Jiménez has long been associated with Sonia Restrepo, whom he has publicly acknowledged as his partner and wife in interviews and social media references.

In an earlier interview with Revista Vea, Jiménez shared that they met when Sonia was 18 and he was 22, during a concert in Pensilvania, Caldas. Their relationship began organically and was initially sustained through long-distance before Sonia moved to Bogotá to be with him.

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Children

According to Publimetro Colombia, fatherhood has been central to Jiménez’s identity. He became a father in 2015 with the birth of his daughter Thaliana.

Jiménez is also a father figure to Camilo, Sonia Restrepo’s child from a previous relationship, whom he has openly embraced as his own. Together, the children were frequently mentioned by the singer as his top priority beyond music.

Parents and early Life

As per TheCityCeleb, Yeison Orlando Jiménez Galeano was born on July 26, 1991, in Manzanares, Caldas, Colombia. He was raised by his parents, Orlando Jiménez Aristizábal and Luz Mery (also known as Luz Fenny) Galeano, both merchants who identified and supported his musical talent.

As uncertainty continues around the reported crash, fans across Colombia and beyond hoping for official confirmation and clarity from authorities.

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Prakriti Deb
Prakriti Deb is a journalist at Hindustan Times Digital, where she is part of the US Desk. She works on stories related to American politics, crime, sports, entertainment and weather. She particularly enjoys covering political developments that have global ripples. Through her work, she aims to break down complex events in a way that feels simple and understandable. Before joining the Hindustan Times, she worked with The Indian Express Digital, where she covered world affairs. She holds a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication with a specialisation in Journalism, along with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature. Outside the newsroom, Prakriti enjoys travelling and stepping out of her comfort zone. She finds her sense of being through storytelling in all its forms, including conversations, painting, theatre, dance and photography. She appreciates discussions that challenge her perspective and help her see the world a little differently.Read More

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