Barbano’s dedication to the Martín Fierro family that left Marina Calabró in a bad light
Barbano’s attitude was noticeably distant. When he received the award for Best Radio Police Journalist, many expected emotional reciprocity towards Marina. In his speech, Barbano dedicated the award to his son Rocco, his daughter Nina, his parents, his sister and his friends, but he did not mention Marina.
“For me it is very important at this moment to receive this award with my son Rocco, to whom I dedicate it. I dedicate it to my daughter Nina, who is at home; to my dear old man, who is surely watching me; to my mother, to my sister, to my friends, and to the people of 271″, he said, omitting any reference to his partner.
When he came off the stage, Barbano kissed Marina on the forehead, a gesture that contrasted with the passionate hug she had given him when she won her award. Barbano’s coldness did not go unnoticed by those in attendance or by viewers. In fact, Sebastián Wainraich, sitting at a nearby table, exclaimed “noooo” in surprise when Barbano finished his speech without mentioning Marina.
The controversy between Barbano and Marina Calabró
The situation became even more tense when, upon returning to the table, Barbano found Marina Calachó talking with Nancy Duré and Marcela Tauro about what had happened. Although they sat together, there was not the same enthusiasm as at the beginning of the night. Marina, visibly affected, tried to explain to her colleagues that “271” is a way Barbano calls her affectionately, similar to how Javier Milei referred to Fátima Florez with “540.”
Marina Calabro and Rolando Barbano had confirmed their romance in March 2024, but recently faced a brief separation. The coldness shown by Barbano on such an important night made it clear that the relationship could be going through difficult times. The journalist could not avoid tears when announcing the end of her relationship in April, and the palpable tension at the Martín Fierro gala suggests that there are still open wounds.
