A birthday message from an older sister brought Felix Estefano Martinez into public view in February 2024. Melenie Carmona celebrated his 17th birthday, offering a rare glimpse of the youngest member of Alicia Villarreal’s household. I find that modest occasion a useful starting point: his public identity has largely emerged through family moments, rather than a campaign to become an entertainer himself.
His name is commonly written Félix Estefano Martínez, or Félix Estefano Martínez Villarreal, in Spanish. He is the younger son of singer Alicia Villarreal and musician and producer Cruz Martínez. Despite the familiar surnames, his own public biography remains limited.
Birth and the Question of Precision
Felix was born in February 2007. That month and year fit the sequence of birthday coverage: 17 in February 2024, 18 in February 2025, and 19 in February 2026. As of October 2026, he is a young adult.
February 12 has appeared as a specific birthday, but I would treat the month and year as the firmer details. Repeating a precise date across a biography can make it look more securely established than it is.
No complete school history, professional résumé, or independent account of his daily life is established. His low public profile is itself a recurring feature of the family story. I would not turn that privacy into an invented tale of secret ambitions or unusual isolation. Sometimes a quiet public record simply means that a person has shared little.
Alicia Villarreal and Cruz Martínez
Alicia Villarreal became known through regional Mexican music and her work with Grupo Límite. Her career made her a familiar name long before Felix was born. Cruz Martínez is a musician and producer, bringing another professional connection to the household’s musical surroundings.
Alicia and Cruz married in 2003. Their older son, Cruz Ángelo, was born in 2005, followed by Felix in 2007. That sequence places Felix at the youngest end of the sibling group.
I see music here as the family atmosphere, not proof of a profession for every child. Alicia said in 2022 that all three of her children played piano and had learned from their father, describing their abilities as more intuitive than formally academic. Her description provides a glimpse of musical learning at home. It does not establish a recording contract, a paid performance career, or formal credentials for Felix.
His Brother and Half Sister
Cruz Ángelo Martínez Villarreal is Felix’s older full brother. His birth is placed in 2005, with December given as his birthday month. Like Felix, he has generally maintained a limited public profile rather than building an entertainment career.
Melenie Aideé Carmona Villarreal is their maternal half-sister. She was born in 1999 to Alicia and actor Arturo Carmona, whom Alicia married in 1997. Arturo is Melenie’s father, not Felix’s father. I keep that distinction explicit because household summaries can easily flatten full siblings and half-siblings into an inaccurate family tree.
Melenie has a more visible musical presence. She has sung regional Mexican music, appeared with her mother, and participated in Juego de Voces. Her birthday tribute to Felix described him affectionately as the baby of the house.
| Family member | Relationship to Felix | Public connection |
|---|---|---|
| Alicia Villarreal | Mother | Regional Mexican singer |
| Cruz Martínez | Father | Musician and producer |
| Cruz Ángelo Martínez | Older full brother | Born in 2005 |
| Melenie Carmona | Maternal half-sister | Singer and television participant |
| Arturo Carmona | Melenie’s father | Actor |
A Quiet Profile Beside Famous Relatives
In 2025, Felix and Cruz Ángelo were described as having stayed outside the entertainment business. Felix’s Instagram was characterized as private, with very little public material. Travel and family photographs associated with the brothers do not amount to a professional biography.
I would therefore avoid labeling Felix a singer, actor, athlete, or influencer. There is no established occupation or employer attached to him here. Nor is there a reliable salary, endorsement figure, inheritance amount, or personal net worth.
His parents’ careers may explain public curiosity, but they do not provide a balance sheet for their son. The same caution applies to romantic claims: no marriage or children of his own are established in the available account.
Public Statements During Family Conflict
His profile became more complicated in February 2026, when messages attributed to him addressed claims being made during his parents’ separation and divorce dispute. The divorce was described as having been formalized in August 2025, after 22 years of marriage.
The messages expressed frustration about statements he considered false and asked that his name and his family’s situation not be used to promote music. Later coverage connected his objections to attorney and singer Mariel Colón.
I would not treat those messages as a ruling on the broader dispute. They show that Felix objected to how he was being discussed. They do not independently establish which allegations in the parents’ conflict were true, and they should not be used to recruit him into a simplified account of either parent’s position.
His own expressed concern was personal: he wanted the references to him to stop and the family situation to become less complicated.
FAQ
How old is Felix Estefano Martinez?
He was born in February 2007, making him 19 in October 2026. The specific day is less firmly established than the month and year.
Who are his parents?
His parents are Alicia Villarreal and Cruz Martínez. Alicia is known for regional Mexican music, while Cruz is a musician and producer.
Is Melenie Carmona his sister?
Yes. Melenie is his maternal half-sister because they share Alicia Villarreal as their mother. Melenie’s father is Arturo Carmona.
Does he have a music career?
Alicia has said her children play piano, but a professional music career for Felix is not established. I would distinguish family musical ability from paid or credited entertainment work.
Is Coral Villarreal his aunt?
That relationship is not confirmed in the established family details available here. I would not add it to his family tree as a fact.
