Charlie Villanueva wife Lala Villanueva married on July 24, 2021. Lala is a real estate agent for Views and Vibes Design based in Dallas.
On New Year's Eve, the former Mavericks forward proposed to Lala at Nock & Sam's, where they had their first date.
He played on the basketball teams at Blair Academy and Newton High School in high school when his constant passion for the sport became apparent.
Besides, Charlie began his professional career with the Toronto Raptors. He was selected as the seventh overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft. After three years, the 38-year-old signed a five-year deal with the Detroit Pistons.
After a brief career with the Pistons, he joined the Dallas Mavericks in 2014 and re-signed a one-year deal with the team in August 2015.
Charlie recently featured in an annual red carpet ceremony of the fundraiser 'Mavs Ball' alongside coach Jason Kidd. The charity raised over 1.85 million dollars.
Charlie Villanueva Girlfriend
Charlie Villanueva girlfriend Lala Villanueva has been in the relationship for over seven years. They married in 2021.
The former Mavericks power forward constantly praises his girlfriend-turned-wife on his Instagram posts. He has declared himself the lucky guy who found a woman who supported him and shaped him into a better person.
In addition, Charlie is two years older than Lala; she was born on August 24, 1986. In 2017, Charlie wrote on Instagram that they have the same birthday.
After years of dating, Charlie finally popped the question on New Year's Eve while celebrating the time at Nick and Sam's, a swanky steakhouse where the couple had their first-ever date.
The moment was even more special as their close family and friends surrounded the couple to share their special moments.
Charlie And Lala's Wedding Ceremony
Charlie and Lala had their dream ceremony at Hotel Crescent Court on July 24, 2021.
Their outdoor wedding was held in a stunning courtyard garden with all-white floral arrangements expertly constructed against black linens and drapes.
At the same time, gold accents added a bold, eye-catching touch that perfectly summed up the couple's modern style.
Their son acted as ring bearers, and their daughter and nieces served as flower girls, which was a family affair.
Following the emotional ceremony in which the bride and groom wrote and recited their vows, the reception was in full swing in the lavish Crescent Ballroom with musical entertainment from electric violinist Mapy and tons of dance-worthy tunes spun by DJ Souljah.
After their big day, Charlie and Lala headed to Greece for their honeymoon. It was one of the bucket list destinations of the couple.
Moreover, several images have been shared on the Instagram page that accentuates their dreamy wedding and the glimpses they shared with their loved ones.
When the duo was choosing their wedding date, they knew no matter the month, it had to be on the 24th. As Charlie and Lala share an August 24 birthday, the number 24 tends to be unique for them.
Because of the pandemic, the couple had to move their wedding to a year later than planned.
Lala Villanueva Is A Real Estate Agent
Lisette "Lala" Villanueva is a Dallas real estate agent and owner of Views & Vibes Design. Her objective is to give her customers exceptional service for their real estate requirements.
As a certified agent, professional interior designer, and real estate investor, Lala puts her comprehensive knowledge of real estate and design to work for her customers, acting as their single point of contact while bringing their ideas to fruition.
Born and raised in Dallas, this sportscaster-turned-real-estate-expert has deep roots in the city she loves and serves, and her awareness of the market's subtleties comes only from a lifetime of direct experience.
As mentioned on her LinkedIn page, she sees value where others perceive uncertainty, and she is enthusiastic about assisting customers in using real estate to develop wealth and security.
Lala is tenacious, insightful, and involved in every project and transaction. She loves honesty and excels at understanding and advocating for her customers' requirements.
Whether she's designing stunning interiors, developing a marketing strategy for a luxury property, or locating the ideal beginning home, her enthusiasm, creativity, and kindness combine to offer a world-class client experience unlike any other.
Her Instagram page, which has around 11.6k followers, has accentuated many images of her professional career. Aside from being a realtor, Lala is also a fitness freak who has posted multiple workout session videos in her Insta feeds.
Charlie Villanueva Children
Charlie has two kids named CJ Villanueva-Guida and Aliyah Villanueva.
The former basketball player's son, CJ is following in his dad's footsteps by becoming involved in basketball at a young age.
CJ was introduced to basketball at a young age and had been actively participating in the sport ever since. Furthermore, when CJ was younger, he had the opportunity to attend many NBA games played by his father.
It is, therefore natural to assume that CJ has inherited athletic genes from his father, which have contributed to his interest and skill in the game.
CJ Villanueva-Guida
Villanueva welcomed his first born, CJ with his former partner Sivia Guida. CJ was born on June 18, 2008, and is 14.
His father takes care of his Instagram feed, which has several pictures showing how he has grown as a basketball player since he was young.
His most recent post refers to him as a Haldimand Huskies Basketball Club member. CJ desires to be a basketball player; he inherited his father's love of sports and his father's incredible height.
In a portrait, the 14-year-old is the same height as his father.
Similarly, he was in seventh grade; CJ was roughly 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 111 pounds. Holding a board, he also desires to become an architect or a basketball player when he grows up.
Aliyah Villanueva
Charlie Villanueva daughter Aliyah Villanueva is seven years old and was born on November 18, 2015.
The youngest of the Villanueva clan is also active on Instagram, managed by her dad, Charlie. Her Instagram bio identifies her as a "daddy's princess" who loves unicorns.
Aliyah's most recent post depicts her Halloween costume, in which she dressed as Chucky from Child's Play.
Her social media profile is also packed with photographs of her closeness with her father and brother. The majority of the photos show her spending quality time with Charlie.
Charlie Villanueva Parents
Charlie Villanueva family includes his parents Roberto Villanueva and Doris Meija.
He grew up with his three brothers named Rob Antonio, Rob Elia, and Rob Carlos.
His father, Roberto immigrated from the Dominican Republic and raised his four kids in Elmhurst Queens, New York City.
Per his Instagram post, Charlie also has a sister named Genesis Villanueva. On her 31st birthday, Charlie posted a picture of her, wished her a content life, and stated he was blessed to have a sister like her.
Similarly, in September 2015, it was heralded that Villanueva is working with two of the three brothers on a documentary termed "What is Alopecia" to resume his advocacy efforts to educate, create awareness, and endorse the alopecia community.
His brother, Robert C. Villanueva, is a real estate broker at Surge Realty. Previously, he was a realtor for HomeAgent for almost four years and worked as a creative producer at Tivity Social, a digital marketing company.
Before keeping his hands in the real estate world, Rob was a production assistant for Fox Television, where he interviewed Pistons, Red Wings, and Tigers players. Per his LinkedIn page, he graduated from Queens College with a major in media studies in 2005.
He also completed the 6-course program, including the 6 TREC mandatory courses to get licensed as a Texas Real Estate Salesperson at Champions School of Real Estate.
