Mirtha Legrand Shines on Her Show, Celebrates Argentina's Win and Honors Journalist Ernestina Pais
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- Mirtha Legrand hosted a new episode of "La noche de Mirtha," showcasing her elegant style and good humor.
- The show featured a tribute to the late journalist Ernestina Pais, with guests sharing memories of her passing.
- Legrand also celebrated Argentina's recent victory in a football match against Cabo Verde.
Television icon Mirtha Legrand returned to the airwaves with a new episode of "La noche de Mirtha," exuding her signature elegance and good humor. Dressed in a sophisticated black chiffon gown adorned with rhinestones and crystals, Legrand opened the show with her customary phrase, "We are going to start our legendary Saturdays because I, ladies and gentlemen, am already a legend. And the legend continues."
We are going to start our legendary Saturdays because I, ladies and gentlemen, am already a legend. And the legend continues.
Legrand proudly described her attire, created by Iara, and her meticulously coordinated accessories, thanking her makeup and hairstyling team. Responding playfully to a compliment on her figure, she quipped, "What a waist! Because I eat little, darling."
Once seated, Legrand expressed her enthusiasm for the Argentine national football team, affectionately known as "La Scaloneta," led by Lionel Scaloni. "Argentina won! La Scaloneta eliminated Cabo Verde. Congratulations, champions. Keep going. Bravo, bravo, bravo!" she cheered, celebrating the team's thrilling 3-2 victory in Miami the previous Friday.
I have a divine dress today: black, in chiffon with strass and crystal brooch. Look how beautiful.
The emotional core of the evening came with a tribute to the late journalist Ernestina Pais. Legrand announced, "We are going to talk about a sad topic for everyone." Actor Diego Ramos, who had worked with Pais on the play "El divorcio del año," shared poignant details about how the cast learned of her tragic death. He recounted that the cast was waiting for Pais, who was known for her punctuality, when a journalist inquired about an accident involving Ernestina and a train. This prompted them to check social media and contact her son before attempting to reach her.
What a waist! Because I eat little, darling.
Ramos clarified that contrary to some speculation, the cast was not rushing Pais, emphasizing that they began calling her only after learning of the accident. Ernestina Pais was 54 years old. The program then aired a clip from Pais's last appearance on Legrand's show, where she spoke candidly about her struggle with alcohol addiction and her determination to overcome it, sharing her message of hope and resilience.
Argentina won! La Scaloneta eliminated Cabo Verde. Congratulations, champions. Keep going. Bravo, bravo, bravo!
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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