A Reunion Full of Emotion
On Saturday August 8, 2026, Argentine television stopped to witness a special moment: Natalia Oreiro returned to the iconic table of La Noche de Mirtha (El Trece channel) after nearly two decades away. The Uruguayan actress appeared on the show ahead of the premiere of her new film, Yo, Narciso (Me, Narcissus), hitting theaters on August 13, 2026, which she co-stars in alongside Adrián Suar.
Sharing the evening with figures like Moria Casán and Diego Sehinkman, one of the warmest moments of the night came when host Mirtha Legrand asked about her family life, especially about her son, Merlín Atahualpa.
Multifaceted and Far from the Cameras
With evident pride, Natalia Oreiro shared that her only son with musician Ricardo Mollo is 14 years old and going through a wonderful stage of life. While one might assume he would follow in the artistic footsteps of his famous parents, the teenager has carved his own path with a very defined personality.
According to the actress, music plays a big part in his life: He plays the trumpet, is part of his school orchestra, and started a little band with his classmates. But his talents don't stop there.
The artist surprised the dinner guests by listing a set of hobbies far removed from the traditional entertainment world. Merlín Atahualpa is passionate about:
- Car mechanics: He shows great technical skill.
- Carpentry and crafts: He enjoys creating with his hands, including the practice of origami.
- Water sports: He loves boating and regularly practices sailing.
- Problem-solving: Natalia highlighted that he is highly independent and can fix whatever needs fixing around the house.
A Conscious and Hopeful Upbringing
Natalia Oreiro emphasized the firm decision she made with Ricardo Mollo regarding their son's upbringing. Since his birth, they have consciously chosen to keep him away from the media and public exposure. The main goal is to ensure he enjoys as normal a teenage life as possible, exploring different activities in a healthy way outside the commercial environment.
At the end of the TV chat, Oreiro reflected with emotion on how the arrival of Merlín Atahualpa completely transformed her priorities: How your life changes when you become a mother, she summarized, leaving a positive message about the central role motherhood plays in her daily life.