29/06/2026 21:33 - Entretenimiento
Destiny has mysterious ways of weaving the most significant moments of our lives. Guillermina Valdés, a renowned Argentine actress, experienced a deeply moving situation: hours before the tragic train accident that claimed the life of Ernestina Pais—a beloved Argentine TV host—she ran into Benicio Guyot, the host's son, at a hair salon in Buenos Aires.
What seemed like a simple coincidence became an unforgettable moment of connection. "I saw Benicio that same day, which is why I was so impacted. I'm still coming out of the shock. I went to the hair salon and we took a photo together, and he said: 'Oh, you're going to see my mom, let's take a photo.' I sent the photo to his mother, and three hours later I found out," Guillermina recounted in an emotional phone interview with Moria Casán, another iconic figure in Argentine entertainment.
The pain of that temporal coincidence was intense: "For me it was overwhelming because I had been with her son three hours earlier, giving him hugs and kisses—I love Beni so much," the actress said, her voice breaking.
For international readers unfamiliar with Argentine media, Ernestina Pais was a well-known television host and media personality in Argentina. At 54 years old, she was experiencing a professional reinvention through theater, performing in the play "El divorcio del año" (The Divorce of the Year).
Her son, Benicio Guyot, 22, shared a close bond with his mother. The theater production brought together an ensemble cast including Guillermina Valdés, José María Muscari, Fabián Vena, and other notable Argentine actors.
The play became an unexpected platform for Pais to discover a new passion for acting, something she discussed frequently with her castmates.
While colleagues such as José María Muscari, Fabián Vena, Rochi Igarzábal, Juan Palomino, and Diego Ramos attended the wake and burial, Guillermina chose a different path to process her grief.
"I wasn't there yesterday. I saw the invitation and thought: 'It must be something very small, private.' I spoke with Ben every day. I said: 'Okay, I'll stay calm, knowing that in a way, I can be close to her son,'" she explained.
Her priority was supporting Benicio privately, ensuring him of her unconditional support: "I want him to know he can count on me," she emphasized.
Pais's passing occurred during a time of personal and professional transformation. The host, who had faced difficult episodes in her past, was going through a renaissance with renewed enthusiasm for her acting career.
Guillermina shared private conversations about discipline, self-control, and internal challenges: "There was something very much like teacher to student, student to teacher between us. We taught each other. She taught me a lot about freedom, about the moment I was also going through," she remembered with emotion.
The last communication between them occurred just three days before the accident, reinforcing the intensity of a bond that, according to Valdés, transcends death.
For international readers: The accident occurred in Martínez, an affluent suburb of Buenos Aires Province. The location is near a train crossing where many Argentines commute daily to the capital city.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date of accident | June 26, 2026, approximately 7:25 PM |
| Location | Sáenz Peña and El Cano crossing, Martínez, San Isidro (Greater Buenos Aires) |
| Cause of death | Severe head trauma |
| Ernestina Pais's age | 54 years old |
| Benicio Guyot's age | 22 years old |
| Wake (velatorio) | June 28, 2026, Sala Alessandria (Av. Córdoba 5084, Buenos Aires) |
| Burial | Actors' Pantheon, La Chacarita Cemetery (Buenos Aires) |
Source: Infobae, June 29, 2026
Alfredo S. Quiroga
