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After Macarena García, the actress who plays Sasha Sokol in the ViX Timbiriche series, came to the defense of the production, journalist Joanna Vega-Biestro responded to her, asserting that it is not bringing visibility to any problem, but rather using the singer's story for entertainment.
“With all due respect to Macarena, I know she is an actress, and ultimately, if she hadn't accepted the role, someone else would have. It is not bringing visibility to a problem; it is using a story now judged for its morbidity for entertainment,” stated the host of Sale el Sol.
Joanna Vega-Biestro also questioned the disclaimer that appears at the end of each episode, which provides information for abuse victims to seek help. She believes this resource does not represent a real contribution to society.
“Putting this disclaimer at the end of each episode saying that if you are a victim or know someone who is, you can reach out, is not a 'we are helping society.' It is clear to me that this is the stance they are being told to take publicly, but what they are doing is not right.”
Furthermore, the journalist expressed that, although only two episodes have been released, she does not believe the production has addressed issues that could help victims. On the contrary, she pointed out that the series is revictimizing Sasha Sokol.
“We have only seen two episodes, but they are not putting any issues on the table that could help; they are simply revictimizing Sasha Sokol.”
What did Macarena García say about the controversy surrounding the Timbiriche series?
During the Timbiriche premiere in Los Angeles, Macarena García defended the production and assured that it has a clear stance regarding the abuse case of Sasha Sokol by producer Luis de Llano.
“I feel like it's a very complicated topic... the series marks a very clear stance, and I think it is the correct stance because it is the stance that the law has already set in the case.”
The actress also invited the public to continue watching the series, as she believes that is how they will better understand the message it seeks to convey.
“I think it's important that people who have already seen the first two episodes continue watching the series to understand the message we want to give.”
Finally, Macarena García said she hopes the production opens up conversations about abuse. She even highlighted the disclaimer that appears at the end of each episode so that people who have gone through a similar situation can ask for help.
“The series has a very powerful message. I hope it opens the necessary conversations, in addition to offering a site at the end of each episode that people can visit if they have experienced a similar situation or if they know someone who has.”
[Publicidad]