In March 2024, Fernando Llanos, a well-known former journalist for América TV and Canal N, left television after a 15-year career. The news of his dismissal was surprising, especially for someone who stood out for his dedication, even in the most critical moments of his personal life. Among the most moving episodes, Llanos recalled how, just two days after cremating his mother, he was sent to cover a political march, an experience that deeply marked his perception of the industry.
“I was completely destroyed, physically and emotionally,” Llanos said in a recent interview. The lack of humanity on the part of his superiors, as he himself relates, led him to reflect on his place in traditional media and seek new professional paths. This episode, together with his dismissal, gave way to the creation of his digital project ‘Las 5 pepas de Fernando Llanos’, which today positions him as a prominent figure on social networks.
The hard moment of Fernando Llanos on América TV after the death of his mother
In September 2019, Fernando Llanos faced one of the most difficult tests of his life: the loss of his mother. Just two days after cremating her, he received the order to cover a march after the closure of Congress by then-president Martín Vizcarra. “It was midnight, I was at the march, I didn’t understand what I was doing. “I felt a hole in my chest like never before,” he recalled regretfully. His experience highlighted the lack of sensitivity that often prevails in the workplace, even in circumstances as delicate as the death of a loved one.
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Llanos, who had never missed a commission, even in adverse situations, expected a gesture of empathy from his superiors. However, he felt exposed and helpless at one of the most vulnerable moments of his life. “My mom was the piece of my life, and yet, I was there because I always put my work first,” he added. This episode not only marked him emotionally, but also influenced his decision to reinvent himself outside of traditional media.
“I didn’t care (when he was fired). They gave me three explanations, I questioned them. TV didn’t hurt me, it made me stronger. Because? Because I didn’t do anything against the values of my profession. I know why they fired me, I can’t say for legal reasons. But I know why they did it, and people know it too,” he said. Fernando Llanos .
