Sabrina Olmedo on her commercial with Messi, her father's biopic, and life in Miami during the World Cup

Sabrina Olmedo, daughter of the celebrated Argentine comedian Alberto Olmedo, has carved out a life and career in Miami over the past 27 years, striving to define herself beyond her father's legacy. "In the United States, I had to fight to stop being the Argentine," she reflects, "but I succeeded and built a beautiful career there through constant casting."

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I left Argentina to stop being the daughter of, and in the United States, I had to fight to stop being the Argentine.

Her acting work has included a commercial for a credit card alongside soccer icon Lionel Messi, who even invited her to watch a match from his family's box. Olmedo also confirmed that plans are underway to create a biopic about her father, a beloved figure in Argentine comedy.

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I left Argentina to stop being the daughter of, and in the United States, I had to fight to stop being the Argentine, but I succeeded and built a beautiful career there through constant casting.

During the recent World Cup fervor, Olmedo celebrated Argentina's victories in Miami, describing the atmosphere as "chaos" with Argentines expressing their national pride intensely. She recently returned to Buenos Aires, a trip she makes annually, to ensure her 16-year-old son, Thiago, who was born in the U.S., remains connected to his family's cultural heritage. While in Argentina, she plans to see theater productions, reconnect with friends, and explore potential theatrical projects.

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It was full house, people couldn't buy more tickets.

Olmedo is also set to appear in a 2027 series, a spin-off of "El Encargado" titled "Zambrano," starring Gabriel "Puma" Goity. She recently performed her play "Sobreviviendo USA" with Carla Chuiman, which humorously recounts their experiences as daughters of prominent comedians and includes a tribute to their fathers. The show played to sold-out audiences, and plans are in motion for a tour to other cities.

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I enjoyed it all, I went to the flag-waving events in Miami, everyone was at Manolo's, a place where many Argentines always are, we went out on the street, it became chaos.