What happened to Jasmine Pineda’s mother Cecelia? (2024)

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? star Jasmine Pineda worries about her mother Cecelia’s health in Season 8. Jasmine is a 37-year-old woman who came to the United States in 2023 to marry Gino Palazzolo, 53, from Michigan. Jasmine and Gino had been together for over three years before her K-1 visa was approved. However, life in the US has not suited Jasmine well. Gino quit his job and the couple faced financial difficulties when Jasmine found out that Gino forgot to add his sons’ names to his visa application, meaning they would not come to America for two years.

Jasmine also found out about her mother’s mysterious illness. Jasmine assured her mother that everything would be fine. Cecelia still had some tests to do. Jasmine told the cameras that Cecelia hadn’t been feeling well and no one knew what the problem was. Jasmine was scared. Sometimes he cried because he just wanted to hug his mother. However, Jasmine knew that was not physically possible. Jasmine felt helpless because her mother was sick in Panamaand he was so far from her that he could not offer Cecelia company.

Jasmine’s life in Panama before Gino explained

What Jasmine did before 90 day fiance

Before him 90 day fiance debut, Jasmine’s life was completely different. Jasmine was an American literature teacher and tutor. He charged $30 to $40 an hour for his services and earned $3,000 a month. Jasmine claims to have seven degrees, including a Ph.D. He says he has a doctorate in education and research and has earned others such as a bachelor’s degree in literature, three master’s degrees, a graduate degree and a technical degree. Jasmine was married to a man who was both a lawyer and a doctor. With him, Jasmine had two sons, JC and Juance.

Who is everyone in Jasmine’s family?

How many sisters does Jasmine have?

Jasmine shared custody of her sons with her ex-husband after his divorce. His older son Juance lived with his ex while JC lived with her during the pandemic. Jasmine’s youngest son has special needs and was unable to adapt to life in the city during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jasmine and her mother decided it was best for them to take JC to the countryside where he could live with his mother. Jasmine took Gino to his hometown of David, which is in Chiriquí. He called it one of the most beautiful provinces in Panama.

Jasmine is from western Panama. JC was still living with Jasmine’s mother when he took Gino to David. However, he had made plans for both children to stay with their father, as Jasmine was not yet ready to introduce Gino to them. She didn’t want her children to meet a man she wasn’t 100% sure about. Jasmine’s youngest sister Liz was in the house at the time. Gino felt awkward with Cecelia because she was literally his age. Jasmine has one more sister named Zuellen Higuera.

What Jasmine has revealed about her mother

Jasmine is very close to Cecelia

Jasmine said that her mother is “super overprotective” about him because he had seen him at his lowest. Jasmine was in bad shape after her breakup. Cecelia didn’t want anyone to hurt her daughter like this again. At the moment, Cecelia wasn’t quite sure about Gino’s intentions either. He enjoyed listening to what his mother had to say about Gino. Jasmine had not introduced any other partner to her mother besides her ex-husband. Cecelia had noticed how Gino was 18 Liz’s age when Jasmine was born.

90 Day Fiancé fans thought Liz was Jasmine’s daughter, not Cecelia’s

Cecelia’s second partner cheated on her

Several 90 day fiance Viewers took to social media to theorize that Jasmine lied about Liz being her sister. They wondered if Liz was related to Jasmine in a different way. Their close bond led them to suspect that Liz was Jasmine’s daughter. Jasmine asked fans to stop”silly conspiracy theories.” Jasmine said Liz lived with her because Liz was emotional contributed to his father divorcing Cecelia to marry a 25-year-old woman who was also “pregnant with him.” Jasmine had previously revealed that she and Jasmine do not have the same father.

Jasmine’s mother became ill after Jasmine came to the United States

Jasmine found out about Cecelia’s illness happily ever after?

In 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? in season 8 episode 2, Jasmine had a FaceTime call with her mother Cecelia and her sister Zuellen.

“I still need my mother in my life.”

Jasmine said she is still very close to her mother. While he was in the US, his mother and sister took care of his children because he didn’t trust other people. Jasmine’s children were at school at the time of the call. Speaking about Jasmine’s decision to bring the children to America, the trio also discussed Cecelia’s health. Cecelia told Jasmine that she was always in pain and how it sometimes depressed her.

After Cecelia missed the video call, Zuellen told Jasmine that Cecelia needed to have some tests, including a biopsy. The tests cost about $800, and Jasmine knew her mother didn’t have the money. Jasmine was going to ask Gino for financial help. Jasmine asked Zuellen if the biopsy meant Cecelia had cancer. Zuellen assured Jasmine that they were just sure it wasn’t cancer. Jasmine cried about how she would never forgive herself if something happened to her mother. Zuellen tried to comfort her big sister.

“Just because it’s possible doesn’t mean it’s going to happen.”

Jasmine revealed her mother’s biopsy results

Jasmine’s mother Cecelia has cancer

Jasmine told Gino that her mom got the results and the bad news was that cancer had been detected. Jasmine said the good news was that the cancer was still in its early stages. Jasmine said Cecelia claimed she was fine but she was scared. Jasmine wanted to be with her mother in person. Jasmine tried to stay positive throughout the situation, but regretted her decision to move to the United States

“The more time I spend in the US, the more bad news I get.”

Gino’s mother, Rita, also had cancer

Gino’s mother died at the age of 34

Meanwhile, Gino was happy that Cecelia took the biopsy in time and they caught the cancer early compared to her mother’s situation. Gino revealed that his mother had cancer in 1977. Gino remembered going to the hospital and seeing his mother sick in the hospital. Gino’s mother was 34 years old when she died because of cancer. Gino admitted that they did not have good medicine available at the time and the cancer was detected in its later stages. Gino thought Jasmine’s mother was lucky. It was difficult for him to see his mother sick, and he later had to attend her funeral.

“Cancer is a nasty thing.”

How is Jasmine’s mother doing in 2024?

Did Jasmine’s mother Cecelia recover?

Gino wanted Jasmine to believe and hope. It hurt him to see Jasmine so upset and in so much pain. Gino said he plans to support Jasmine with whatever she needs. Jasmine admitted that she had never felt so depressed before. Gino tried to cheer Jasmine up suggests they go on vacation to celebrate her upcoming 37th birthday. Jasmine celebrated her birthday on August 22 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? the star has not shared any details about her mother’s health on social media. Jasmine may reveal details about her mother’s recovery on the show itself.

Source: Jasmine Pineda/Instagram, Gino Palazzolo/Instagram