Internet personality Alexia Echevarria is known for her 2011 stint on the first season of Real Housewives of Miami, and just like any other reality celebrity, people are curious about her family – especially her sons.
She has two of them, Peter and Frankie, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Pedro Rosello. They first met in 1987 at a local restaurant while Alexia was dining with her father.
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The following Friday, they met again at a club, and he was immediately charmed by her. The next day, they spent time together at the beach. That said, it wasn’t until a year and a half later that they committed to dating.
They got engaged, and he even picked up the $42,000 ring (which he paid in cash) at Mayors Jewelers in South Florida. Then, things spiraled out of her control. That was when she knew he was a drug dealer, the infamous “cocaine cowboy” who was part of the cocaine empire called “Los Muchahos.”
Pedro was arrested by the cops, and fearing he would face life imprisonment, he cooperated. Pedro was released on bail in 1992 when he and Alexia married and welcomed their first son.
Peter Alexander Rosello
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Peter, the older of Alexia’s two sons, was born on August 11, 1992. He was 19 when his mom Alexia’s RHOM season was aired. Since fans last saw her on the show, he had moved to Paris, France, to study.
While Peter didn’t make any public documentation of his time there, his mom was more than happy to dish out the details. She said he studied at the Paris School of Business and met “a beautiful German girl by the name of Lisa.”
Then, in 2017, he returned to Miami and took his real estate exam. After that, he worked in the commercial real estate industry.
He’s quite a laidback guy whom his mom described as someone who always marched to the beat of his own drum. Admittedly, this stressed her out, but apart from that, she said that he was kind, compassionate, and giving.
Sadly, in January 2022, his reputation was tainted after he was arrested for a battery misdemeanor due to an alleged domestic altercation with his girlfriend. The charges were dropped a month later as the victim didn’t want to cooperate with the State and refused to make any statement.
However, this wasn’t actually the first time he got arrested. In 2012, he attacked a homeless man and only got out of jail through a deal. A year later, he was once again arrested. This time, it was for possession of marijuana.
Peter cleaned up his act in the next few years. In fact, last March 2023, he launched his cigarette brand Aeris. According to their company mission, they aim to promote a clean and healthy smoking experience while also being environmentally sustainable.
You can check out his social media page @peterrosello for his life updates.
Frankie Rosello
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Pedro Rosello was set for a five-year sentence but was released early in 1996. Then, on February 25, 1997, he and Alexia welcomed their second son, Frankie. Unfortunately, they got divorced that same year. So, she had to raise Frankie and Peter alone.
When Frankie was 13, Alexia almost lost him in a serious car accident. According to reports, the young Rosello was sitting in the passenger seat of his friend’s car when the driver lost control partly due to the rain. The vehicle went over the median and collided with incoming traffic.
He was immediately transported to the hospital and underwent brain and pelvic surgery. Following that, he was induced into a medical coma for three months. During this time, Alexia took a step back from RHOM.
Frankie was left with lasting brain injuries, but he continued to live his life to the fullest. He finished high school in 2016. Then, in 2017, he opened a nail and beauty salon in Surfside, Florida, with his mom called “Alexia + Frankie’s Beauty Bar.”
Alexia said that the business gave Frankie a purpose and routine, which helped him greatly as he recovered. He was very involved in the business and loved to bring their customers joy and happiness.
In 2021, RHOM was picked up for a season four after its cancellation a few years back. Aside from returning to the show, she was also excited to show fans how much progress Frankie has made. That is because she was grateful for all the support, love, and prayers they gave them both during that challenging time.
In 2022, Frankie celebrated his 25th birthday in a bowling alley.
For those that want to stay updated with Alexia Echevarria and her sons, check out her Instagram.