Paola Barrientos He is at an outstanding moment in his professional career. For months now, the talented actress has been shining on the stage of the Broadway Theater, where she plays the emblematic role of Elvira Romero from Musicardi in the theatrical version of “Waiting for the carriage”. However, during a recent interview in Show Partners (El Trece), an unexpected comment led her to star in a curious moment on television.
During your visit to the program they host Rodrigo Lussich and Adrián Pallares, Barrientos reviewed his various work projects over the years, among them, he recalled his participation in the series The bronze garden next to Joaquin Furriel. It was at that moment when the actress made a comment about her former partner, without realizing that the microphone was on, which led to her words being heard by everyone present in the studio and the viewers.
“While they showed on the screen a scene that Furriel and Barrientos performed, Paola expressed a personal comment about the actor out loud. “What a good guy!” She said and from the panel they supported her: “What a good guy he is there.” Upon noticing this, Adrián Pallares quickly reminded them that they were on the air: “They are open, girls.” The issue was that the guest thought that she had the microphone off, when in reality she did not, so her words were heard by everyone. “You’re fucking with me! But warn you sons of p…” Barrientos quickly repaired, to the laughter of those present.
The emblematic comedy Waiting for the carriage returned to the stage with a stellar cast, led by figures such as Campi, Paola Barrientos, Pablo Rago and Ana Katzalong with other outstanding talents who came together to revive this work that left an indelible mark on multiple generations, conquering hearts and eliciting laughter to the present, in each of its repetitions.
Paola Barrientos, who gives life to the remembered character of Elvira, takes on the challenge of interpreting the role originally played by the iconic China Zorrilla. “The film version is part of our Argentine DNA,” expressed the actress, aware of the legacy that this classic of national cinema represents in a recent visit to Intruders (America)
Regarding his preparation to take the scenes to the theater, Barrientos shared: “I wasn’t sure if I could do it., but I spoke with Ciro Zorzoli, with whom I worked for many years. Because of him I jumped into the pool, so we did it together,” she said, highlighting the collaboration and teamwork that characterize this project.
The actress also reflected on the spirit of celebration that permeates the work. “My starting point was to think about doing the play today, having the film so fresh. We celebrate that it is our theater, with our authors, our identity and our cinema,” she said, while highlighting the importance of valuing and enjoying the national theater.
Regarding the differences between the film and the play, Barrientos explained: “There are many scenes in the film that are not there because the work is based on the originalwhich was written in Uruguay by Jacob Langsner. “All the street scenes do not happen because the play takes place in Elvira’s living room, but there are references to those events.”
When addressing the challenges of her interpretation, the actress shared: “I started working with the feeling of a block on my back, but with the aim of getting rid of all the prejudices of all the things that I have fun doing at a meeting with friends.” , highlighted the need to approach the character from a fresh and authentic perspective.
Regarding the success of the work, Barrientos expressed: “There is always the desire that, first of all, the work is good and that I really enjoy doing it. Then, if it’s a success and you don’t enjoy it, it’s not good. Luckily we have a great cast where we all meet,” he concluded.
