Mariella Zanetti, a renowned figure in Peruvian entertainment, shared an uncomfortable experience in which she was linked to former president Alejandro Toledo, which generated an unexpected media stir. This incident highlighted the challenges faced by Zanetti amidst rumors and controversies.
What did Mariella Zanetti say?
This last Saturday, in 'You are in all'former vedette Mariela Zanetti recalled her alleged association with Alejandro Toledo, former president of Peru. Zanetti He stated: “They involved me, but I don't even know that man in person, at that time I was not involved in politics. For being funny Álex Otiniano, for promoting his work, I don't know what he did.” Along those lines, the former América Televisión host commented that it was a very unpleasant time in his life. “I didn't even know him in dog fighting,” she recalled when talking about that period.
Also, the dancer Zanetti revealed that the Presidency contacted the channel where she worked after she became involved with the then president Toledo. She emphasized: “The Presidency called the channelWhat a shame, to say that they should stop involving me with the president. They called José Luis from the channel and he told them 'but Mariella doesn't even have a car.' “I had sold my car to pay the down payment on my apartment,” he clarified. Mariela Zanetti.
How did the rumor originate?
The artist Zanetti She reflected on the incident and considered it a type of marketing strategy devised by producer Alex Otiniano to promote a play in which her ex-husband participated. Farid Ode. Due to this joke in bad taste, they became estranged, but before Otiniano died he asked for her forgiveness and proposed to reestablish their friendship. However, this situation proved difficult for Zanetti, especially when they called the producer of 'Laughter of America'José Luis Aguilar, to confirm if she was involved with Alejandro Toledo.
Mariella Zanetti, comic actress, appeared on the entertainment program 'You are in all'. Photo: screenshot/America TV
Did Mariella Zanetti and Alejandro Toledo have an affair?
In relation to this matter, years ago, Alex Otiniano, a theater producer who has since passed away, expressed remorse for what happened. In his own words, Otinianus apologized to Zanetti: “I'm sorry if I offended you. If you want to sue me, I will accept it,” according to statements to the newspaper El Popular.
In this context, Otiniano reiterated his public apology in 2008: “I want to apologize to my goddaughter Mariella Zanetti because I offended and insulted her. The truth is, I am sorry and I hope she forgives me.” After the death of Álex Otiniano in 2021, due to kidney failure, the comic actress was present and expressed: “I feel very sorry for what happened. Álex's family was the public, the show business. He has left a genius of the theater, of the show, and I think he will be missed.”
As for Alejandro Toledo, Mariella Zanetti stated in various media, including 'The value of truth'who never had a personal meeting with the former president.
Mariella Zanetti was a guest on 'The Value of Truth'. Photo: diffusion
How much did Mariella Zanetti earn when she was a star?
Mariella He pointed out that in his best season wearing feathers he could charge $1,000 per show of 45 minutes each. In fact, she confessed that in a single day she could make $16,000, that is, 16 shows in one day.
“It wasn't that I supported him, but that he earned less. Any man at that time earned less than me. I earned my salary from television and shows, and at that time they paid salaries, not like now (…). The shows were $1,000 for 45 minutes and I did that every day. In one day I could make 16,000 dollars”, he said.
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