The actress and model was not intimidated by the journalist’s comments, who compared her to other judges such as Nacha Guevara and Flavio Mendoza, who, according to him, have a much more consolidated career in Argentina. Figueroa did not hesitate to respond forcefully, reminding the journalist that she has been working for years in both Peru and Argentina.
The tense encounter with ‘Pampito’ in ‘Intrusos’
During the interview on ‘Intrusos’, journalist ‘Pampito’ criticized the choice of Milett Figueroa as a judge on ‘Cantando 2024’. According to the panelist, the model does not have the same experience as figures such as Nacha Guevara, a prominent actress and singer, or Flavio Mendoza, a renowned choreographer and producer. “It’s not a question of knowing or not knowing, it’s about, for me, weight, we see a Nacha Guevara who is an ultra figure who starred in a thousand musicals… Flavio Mendoza too, he’s a guy with a first-class career,” said the host, downplaying Milett’s career.
Milett Figueroa responds sharply to an Argentine panelist who questioned her career. Photo: Capture Intrusos
In response to these words, the Peruvian responded firmly. “Of course, I arrived a year ago. I am informing myself about each participant,” she said at the beginning, but when ‘Pampito’ insisted that “that weight is not gained in a year,” Figueroa did not hesitate to defend her career: “If you are informed about the guest you have in front of you, I think you can understand that I have been working in the media for years, not only in Argentina, but also in my country. I tell you this with total honesty.” This response marked a high point in the interview, and although the journalist tried to minimize her achievements again, Milett maintained her position.
Milett Figueroa defends herself against criticism for her role in ‘Cantando 2024’
Since Marcelo Tinelli invited her to be part of the jury of ‘Cantando 2024’, Milett Figueroa has been the subject of various criticisms in the Argentine press. Some media and journalists have questioned her ability to evaluate the contestants, given that they consider that her track record in Argentina is not yet as solid as that of other members of the jury.
Despite these opinions, Figueroa has made it clear that she is not affected by the negative comments. “When Marcelo asked me, I thought… for me it is an honor to be on the program after all the work I have done in my country. It is a place that I am going to enjoy. I am nervous, but I cannot live on nerves,” said the actress in the interview.
Milett Figueroa has been questioned, both in Argentina and in Peru, for her role as a judge on ‘Cantando 2024’. Photo: Composition LR/TikTok
In addition, Milett stressed that she does not justify the opportunities she has received, stating that she has worked hard to earn every space she has been in. “All my life I have been questioned about the place where they put me, the opportunities they give me, I am used to that. It does not make me angry. I am used to criticism, but also to always continuing to train myself, to learning. I love what I do and I am very committed,” added the Peruvian model, making it clear that she is ready to face this new challenge in her television career.
Despite the questions, Figueroa seems to be focused on demonstrating her talent in ‘Singing 2024’ a program that has historically been one of the most watched in Argentina. His presence on the jury promises to generate excitement, not only for his participation, but also for the attention that his relationship with Marcelo Tinelli who is considered one of the best-known presenters in the country.
