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In an extensive gala that lasted more than four hours, the Asociación de Periodistas de la Televisión y la Radiofonía Argentinas (APTRA) held the 52nd Martín Fierro Awards 2024. The event, held at the luxurious Hilton Hotel in Puerto Madero, had Telefe Noticias as the main protagonist, which won the Martín Fierro de Oro and the award for Best Central Newscast.
Tributes, speeches and a television in crisis
The ceremony not only celebrated the talent of Argentine broadcast television, but was also the scene of emotional speeches and tributes. Santiago del Moro was in charge of conducting the gala, bringing dynamism to a night that was marked by reflections on the political situation and the state of the audiovisual industry in the country.
One of the highlights was the tribute to Polka Producciones on the 30th anniversary of its foundation. Adrián Suar, its creator, took the stage to receive the award and took the opportunity to point out the lack of fiction in today's television: "The icing on the cake is missing, there is a lack of fiction, a lack of actors. There is plenty of talent, but it is difficult because of the costs".
Lizy Tagliani's words and the social impact of her speech
One of the most applauded speeches of the night was that of Lizy Tagliani, who received the award for Best Big Show for her hosting of Got Talent Argentina. Visibly moved, the host remembered those who live in conditions of extreme vulnerability. "This award is not for me, but for all of us who do Got Talent. I saw many people on street corners begging at traffic lights. If someday they remember me, don't remember...