Gran Hermano's 'Cola' Almeida on his 'daughter,' his curious job, and the rules he broke
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Sebastián “Cola” Almeida was recently eliminated from Gran Hermano: Generación Dorada.
- Almeida discussed his experience in the house, noting the "Machiavellian" nature of some players and the stark difference between watching the show and participating.
- He clarified a viral misunderstanding from a previous casting, explaining he was a street paramedic who helped deliver a baby, not a father of a child he forgot to mention.
Sebastián “Cola” Almeida, a recent contestant on Gran Hermano: Generación Dorada, has spoken out about his elimination and his unique experiences within the reality show's house. Almeida described his departure as partially expected, noting a shift in how the public interacted with him in the weeks leading up to his eviction.
I had thought they would operate with a more lax game code, but there are players who are willing to let their game fall apart.
Reflecting on his time in the house, Almeida expressed surprise at the intensity and strategic depth of some fellow contestants. "I had thought they would operate with a more lax game code, but there are players who are willing to let their game fall apart," he stated. He highlighted the significant difference between being a viewer and a participant, admitting that the reality of the house was far more intense than he had anticipated.
A particularly viral moment from Almeida's past resurfaced during his interview: a misunderstanding from a 2022 casting where he failed to mention being a street paramedic. This led to widespread speculation that he had a child he was hiding. Almeida clarified that he assisted in delivering a baby on the street in 2003, an event that earned him the nickname "partero" (midwife/paramedic) in jest. He humorously recounted the incident, noting the bewildered looks from the baby's parents as he stepped in to help.
¿Vos también caíste en la trampa? Soy un tipo que tiene mucha mala leche y comete muchos errores. Fui partero en la calle, traje un bebé al mundo pero en el casting de 2022 me olvidé de decir la palabra “partero”, y se viralizó que yo tenía una hija y no lo podía explicar. Encima mi imagen quedó vapuleada y no entré, o sea, fracaso total (risas).
Looking ahead, Almeida expressed excitement for his future artistic and career path. He also touched upon his personal life, mentioning his desire for a romantic connection after his increased public exposure. He hopes to reconnect with his "non-daughter," the baby he helped deliver, though he acknowledges she is likely grown now and might find the situation awkward.
Fui partero en la calle. Volvía del cine en el año 2003 y una chica rompió bolsa adentro de un Fiat Uno, y fui a asistirla. No había nadie y dije: “Y bueno, soy yo”. Y le bajaba la bombacha y el marido me miraba, y la chica me miraba como diciendo “sos vos, sos vos, sos vos”, y así fue. Antes de que pudiera hacer algo, ya estaba saliendo algo violeta.
Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.