How Two Latin Power Couples Make It Work: ‘We Are Always Trying to Elevate Each Other’
Jay Wheeler and Zhamira, and Jessi Uribe and Paola Jara share what they've learned from balancing their marriages with music.
Two Latin power couples, Zhamira and Jay Wheeler, and Jessi Uribe and Paola Jara, have found success in the music industry while maintaining strong relationships. Zhamira rose to fame through Univision's La Banda, eventually releasing her debut album Curita Para El Corazón in 2025. Jessi Uribe gained recognition after participating in Caracol Televisión's A Otro Nivel, and his wife Paola Jara began her career in the music world as a teenager, opening for Vicente Fernández. Both couples married within three years of their respective collaborations.
The couples credit their strong partnership for their professional success. Zhamira and Jay Wheeler say they "are always trying to elevate each other," while Uribe and Jara emphasize the benefits of sharing schedules, passion, and understanding. However, they also acknowledge the challenges of maintaining a work-life balance, particularly with young children.
Paola Jara notes that working together in the music industry allows them to share schedules and passion, while Jay Wheeler points out the challenges of dealing with the fallout from her projects. The couples also share team members, but have encountered issues when people pit them against each other. Despite these challenges, they emphasize the value of being on the same team and maintaining a strong foundation at home.
They advise young musician couples to prioritize their relationship first, as it will help them navigate the industry's demands.
Written by urgent.news from Billboard's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
