29/06/2026 10:07 - Entretenimiento
The night of Sunday, June 28, 2026 will be remembered as one of the most emotional moments in Gran Hermano Generación Dorada (Big Brother Golden Generation). Host Santiago del Moro entered the house to share a special dinner with contestants and deliver deeply personal messages from their families.
For international viewers unfamiliar with the format: Gran Hermano is Argentina's version of the globally famous Big Brother reality show. Contestants live isolated in a house under 24/7 surveillance, competing for a grand prize while viewers vote to eliminate them weekly.
Without a doubt, the most emotional moment came when Tamara Paganini received the word her family chose for her: “Activá” (which roughly translates to “Activate” or “Get moving”). This simple yet powerful message triggered an intense emotional response, with Tamara unable to hold back tears.
In Argentine slang, “Activá” carries multiple meanings: it can be encouragement to take action, show more personality, or “wake up” in the game. Families often choose cryptic words meant to motivate without revealing outside information.
Source: Telefe
After months of isolation with no contact with the outside world, receiving a single word from family becomes deeply meaningful. Contestants interpret these messages as hints about their gameplay or emotional state.
Santiago del Moro delivered personalized messages from family members to each contestant:
| Contestant | Family Message |
|---|---|
| Emanuel Di Gioia | “Aguante” (Hold on) |
| Manuel Ibero | “Enfoque” (Focus) |
| Yanina Zilli | “Cambio” (Change) |
| Andrea del Boca | “Viveza” (Cleverness) - from mother, daughter & aunt |
| Jennifer “Pincoya” Torres | “Única” (Unique) |
| Sebastián Cola | “Admiramos” (We admire you) |
| Tamara Paganini | “Activá” (Activate) |
| Leandro Nigro | “Show” |
| Charlotte Caniggia | “Orgullo” (Pride) - from boyfriend, niece, sister-in-law & best friend |
| Cinzia Francischiello | “Firme” (Stay strong) |
| Yisela “Yipio” Pintos | “Levantate” (Get up) - from boyfriend & daughter |
| Sol Abraham | “Aura” - from mother & sister |
| Juani Caruso | “Decretá” (Decree) - from parents & siblings |
| Matías Hanssen | “Soltate” (Let go) |
| Nenu López | “Reaccioná” (React) - from father & friends |
| Steffany “Campanita” Pereira | “Brillá” (Shine) |
| Mariela Prieto | “Pensá” (Think) - from friends |
| Alejandra Majluf | “Divertíte” (Have fun) - from daughter & friend |
| Luana Fernández | “Resiliente” (Resilient) - from mother & sisters |
| Juan Carlos López | “Jugá” (Play) - from parents, friends & goddaughter |
Gran Hermano Generación Dorada (Big Brother Golden Generation) is a special edition of Argentina's beloved reality show featuring contestants from different generations and backgrounds. The show has become a massive ratings success, combining strategy, raw emotions, and daily coexistence.
The program airs on Telefe, one of Argentina's largest television networks, and streams live 24/7 on digital platforms, allowing fans to watch contestants at any time.
Santiago del Moro is the charismatic host who guides the show, conducting eliminations and special moments like this family message delivery.
Watch the complete video: Telefe - Gran Hermano Official Site
Alfredo S. Quiroga
