 She was born Tania Brugueras, the daughter of diplomat and politician Miguel Brugueras, but aged 18 changed her name to Bruguera, "her first act of political rebellion".With her father being a diplomat and minister in the Fidel Castro government, Tania moved three times throughout her childhood.Her father's career took the family to Paris (1973–1974), Lebanon (1974–1977), and Panama (1977–1979).