Sebastián Marroqun is a Colombian author and architect best known as the son of Pablo Escobar, a notorious drug trafficker.
Profile Summary
Real Name/Birth Name | Juan Pablo Escobar Henao |
Celebrated Name | Sebastian Marroquin |
Gender | Male |
Main Profession | Colombian architect, author |
Nationality | Colombian |
Birth Location | Medellin, Colombia |
Birthday | 24-Feb-77 |
Age as in 2023 | 46 years old |
Height | 1.67 m |
Height(s) Feet | 5 feet and 5 inches |
Heights in cm | 167 cm |
Weight | 80 kg |
Weight(s) in pound | 176 pounds |
Marital Condition | Married |
Spouse | Mara ngeles Sarmiento(m. 2003) |
Children | Yes (Juan Emilio Escobar) |
Net Worth | $120 million |
Sebastián Marroqun Early Life and Education
Sebastian was born on February 24, 1977, in Colombia as Juan Pablo Escobar Herneo before changing his name for unknown reasons. After fleeing to Argentina, Sebastián Marroquín attended a private school. He later earned a degree in industrial design from a private technical school and studied architecture at the University of Palermo.

Sebastián Marroqun Profession
Sebastián Marroquín currently works as an architect in Argentina but has made a few trips to Colombia to visit his father’s gravesite. He is also an author, sharing his experiences growing up in the home of a drug dealer.
Furthermore, he has produced a documentary called “Sins of my Father” in partnership with an Argentine documentary film company. The film focuses on promoting forgiveness and reconciliation. In the documentary, he meets with the families of all the victims his father had killed to promote healing and resolve conflicts.
Book and philanthropy
Sebastián Marroquín is a renowned author, using his birth name Juan Pablo Escobar to publish the bestseller Pablo Escobar: My Father, Which Art in Heaven, which has gained popularity throughout Latin America.
In addition to his writing career, Marroquín is known for his philanthropic work, using his business profits to compensate the victims of his father’s crimes. He frequently donates to charitable organizations based in Colombia.
Why Did Sebastián Marroquín Change His Name?
Juan, who later changed his name to Sebastián Marroquín, wanted to distance himself from his father’s infamous legacy. To achieve this, he randomly selected the name Sebastián Marroquín from a telephone directory and officially adopted the name.
Due to the violence, he witnessed growing up, Sebastián rejected the use of force or violence to solve problems and instead prioritizes peace and forgiveness.
Sebastián Marroquín Wife
Sebastián Marroquín is married to Maria Angeles Sarmiento. They got married in 2003 after meeting each other when he was 13 years old in 1990, and she was 18 years old.
Maria’s love for Sebastián remained steadfast despite all the tumult and danger surrounding their lives. The couple resided in Palermo Soho, Buenos Aires, and have a son named Juan Emilion Escobar together.
Sebastián Marroqun Net Worth
There is a wide range of estimates for Sebastián Marroquín’s net worth, ranging from $30 million to $120 million, according to various sources.
Conclusion
Sebastián not only preaches peace and forgiveness but has also taken steps to make amends for his father’s actions. He sought out his father’s victims to accept responsibility for the harm caused, leading to the production of the documentary Sins of My Father in 2009.