Kuba Szmajkowski is a 24-year-old Polish singer and former member of the boysband 4Dreamers who has publicly discussed his relationship with partner Emilio Araya, sharing details about managing distance, wedding aspirations, and future family plans in an interview with magazine Replika.
Kuba Szmajkowski on Long-Distance Dynamics With Emilio Araya
The singer balances his career in Poland while his partner, polsko-chilijski tancerz and choreographer Emilio Araya, lives in Stockholm, Sweden. The couple regularly travels the Warsaw-Stockholm route and stays in constant contact via FaceTime when apart. Szmajkowski told Replika that the distance actually benefits their connection by keeping emotional temperatures high compared to couples who fall into mundane daily routines. “U nas te emocje i temperatura są wciąż żywe,” he noted, adding that reunions make them extremely happy, as detailed by muzyka.interia.pl and Złota Scena.
Future Wedding and Fatherhood Aspirations
Szmajkowski revealed that he treats his relationship seriously, having met Emilio’s family a year ago. While he envisions a future involving marriage and fatherhood, he outlined a specific timeline for these milestones. “Najpierw wspólne mieszkanie, potem zaręczyny, a na końcu ślub,” the artist explained to Replika, emphasizing that he wants to take things calmly.
Szmajkowski faced bullying before coming out
The artist officially introduced his partner on social media in mid-2025, receiving warm support from followers. However, Szmajkowski realized his sexual orientation years earlier during his teenage stint on the first edition of “The Voice Kids” around age 14 or 15, when he confided in his mother, sister, and close friends. Despite family acceptance, he faced hostile behavior and bullying from peers in school settings even before any public disclosure, according to interviews cited by Super Express.
Who is Kuba Szmajkowski's partner?
Who is Kuba Szmajkowski’s partner?
Kuba Szmajkowski’s partner is Emilio Araya, a polsko-chilijski dancer and choreographer who lives in Stockholm, Sweden.
How long have Kuba Szmajkowski and Emilio Araya been in a relationship?
Szmajkowski publicly shared details of his relationship in mid-2025 and revealed in interviews that he met Emilio’s family a year prior to those disclosures.
What musical projects is Kuba Szmajkowski known for?
Szmajkowski first gained recognition as a teenager in “The Voice Kids” and as a member of the boysband 4Dreamers, later launching a solo career with releases such as his debut EP “Don Julio” and multiple attempts at Polish Eurovision preselections.
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