08/07/2026 16:26 - Entretenimiento
The universe of streaming in Argentina was shaken weeks ago by an informational error of unimaginable proportions. It all started when Florencia Peña—a beloved Argentine actress and host—while broadcasting El Show del Verano (The Summer Show) on Luzu TV (a highly popular streaming channel), announced the false news of the death of Jorge Messi, the father of Lionel Messi, captain of the Argentine national soccer team. The repercussion was immediate: fierce criticism on social media, the cancellation of the show, and a distancing between the actress and the channel's owner, Nicolás Occhiato.
After days of a suggestive silence, Marley—one of Argentina's most famous TV hosts—decided to speak. From Atlanta, United States, where he is covering the World Cup 2026 for the Telefe network and recording his travel show Por el mundo, the host sent an extensive audio to the entertainment show LAM to clarify his stance. My relationship with Florencia Peña is at its best. I talk to her every day. When she is sad, I am there to cheer her up, he assured, denying any distancing between them.
Marley revealed that his role goes beyond emotional support and that he has already held meetings with Occhiato to unlock the labor situation in a positive way. I also met with Occhiato, I told him what Florencia said. I am acting as an intermediary between the two and waiting for them to meet. If they get together and decide to return, we will return, detailed the host, opening a bright door for the continuity of the program.
One of the most controversial points was the information indicating that Peña, advised by high-profile lawyer Fernando Burlando, would initiate a lawsuit against Occhiato for an amount close to 750 million Argentine pesos for damages. However, Marley gave a completely different and hopeful version: Florencia told me that she is not taking legal action, that she is not going to sue him, that what she wants is to meet with Occhiato and close a deal to see if we return with the show again.
Although the primary wish is to resolve the conflict within Luzu TV, Marley made it clear that his partnership with Peña does not depend on a single media outlet. The idea is to do the show together again. Hopefully it will be at Luzu and if not, it will be somewhere else, he stated confidently. For Marley, the ultimate goal is for the friendship and professional chemistry that binds them to return to the screen, bringing joy to the audience, regardless of the platform.
Sources: La Voz and Yahoo / La Nación.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
