Grand finale of 'Es mi sueño' draws strong ratings

The inaugural season of "Es mi sueño" concluded Tuesday with its grand finale, a special edition broadcast from the historic Teatro Ópera. Eight finalists, Emilio Zapata, Margarita Ponce, Diego Detona, Tomás Cochello, Aylén Peralta, Aldana Gómez, Julián Navarro, and Alan Birman, competed for the top prize of $100 million.

These finalists, who distinguished themselves throughout the competition's various stages, performed live on the Teatro Ópera stage. They were evaluated by a jury that included notable figures such as Abel Pintos, Jimena Barón, Natalie Pérez, La Mona Jiménez, and Joaquín Levinton. The audience also played a crucial role, casting votes via telephone to determine the ultimate winner.

The broadcast commenced with an initial rating of 6.8 points, positioning it second in its time slot behind "Telefe Noticias." Host Guido Kaczka announced that the grand prize would be determined by public vote, while the jury would select three singers for the program's upcoming new season. The performances began with Aylen Peralta singing Alejandro Sanz's "Y ¿Si fuera ella?," earning praise from Abel Pintos for her "masterful" delivery.

As the finale progressed, ratings climbed. Tomás Cochello performed Pappo's "Rock and Roll y fiebre," receiving encouragement from Jimena Barón for his significant growth during the season. Julián Navarro's rendition of Marc Anthony's "Ahora quién" impressed both the jury and the audience, with Joaquín Levinton expressing happiness at seeing the contestants fulfill their dreams. Emilio Zapata's performance of Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" drew accolades from La Mona Jiménez, who had predicted Zapata's potential for the grand stage early on. The show's viewership continued to rise, reaching 10.3 points and dominating its time slot during Zapata's performance.