In recent days, journalist Alicia Retto, known for her work in ‘Latina Noticias’, became a trend on social networks after a fake video, edited to simulate an embarrassing moment live, quickly went viral on platforms such as TikTok. The manipulated recording showed an alleged uncomfortable incident while the communicator was hosting the newscast, which unleashed a wave of ridicule, memes and nicknames towards her.
The video, whose authenticity was later denied, even inspired a sketch on the popular comedy show ‘JB on ATV’.In this segment, Gabriela Serpaan actress in the comedy scene, imitated Retto by recreating the false scene with a comic approach. Faced with this situation, the journalist decided to speak out on her social networks, clarifying the truth and reflecting on the effects of the viralization of false content.
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What did Alicia Retto say about Gabriela Serpa’s parody?
The response of Alicia Retto It didn’t take long to arrive. In his official account TikTokthe journalist shared her opinion on the incident, thanking a user who published the original video of the broadcast, which denied the viral montage. “Thank you for uploading this original video, but as you will see, the mockery is always more viral than the real thing. A big hug,” Retto wrote, showing his discontent at the ease with which manipulated content can spread and affect the reputation of a person.
Despite the initial discomfort, Alicia Retto also demonstrated her ability to approach the situation with humor. In a second post on TikTok, the journalist recognized the level of creativity of those who edited the video. “It made me laugh a lot. It’s a very good edition and the effect is very funny,” he admitted. However, he also expressed surprise at the number of people who believed the video was real. “What surprises me most is the people who believe it is real,” Retto added, making clear the impact that misinformation can have on social networks.
The parody performed by Gabriela Serpa in the program ‘JB en ATV’ did not go unnoticed by the journalist’s followers either. In the sketch, Serpa personified Alicia Retto recreating the alleged incident in a humorous tone, which further increased the visibility of the manipulated content.
