In the midst of the pain over the sudden death of Ernestina Pais, her only son, Benicio, decided to open the doors of his grief and share with his followers a very special moment he experienced with Rocío Igarzábal. The actress and the host had forged a deep friendship during the performances of the play El divorcio del año, by José María Muscari, and that connection lasted until the end.
This week, the 22-year-old uploaded to his Instagram stories a selfie in which he appears alongside Igarzábal. Both look at the camera: he offers a shy smile, she blows a kiss. Based on the clothing and location, it was determined that the photo was taken on Sunday, June 28, the day of Pais’s funeral. The farewell was held at a funeral home in the Villa Crespo neighborhood, and then the cortege moved to the Chacarita Cemetery for the final goodbye.
The image is a testament to the bond that Igarzábal forged with the journalist’s family. In recent months, the actress had become an inseparable companion to Pais, both on stage and in private life. Hours after the tragic news broke, the former Casi Ángeles star posted a heartfelt farewell message on Instagram: “I want to believe it’s not true. Friend, I called you. I called you a thousand times. We talked in the morning about doing psychomagic acts so you could inhabit your new life, full of projects, art, and joy (…) I don’t know if I told you how much I love you and how much you inspired me. I felt happiness knowing you would be my friend for many years. We knew this was forever. And it is. Ernes, we have a thousand desserts left to try. I love you infinitely. I will miss you every day.”
Benicio, the son of Pais’s relationship with photographer Alejandro Guyot, had kept a low profile in the first days after the tragedy. But seeing the wave of affection from his mother’s friends, colleagues, and followers, he decided to give thanks and share memories. The selfie with Igarzábal is a sign that the host’s inner circle remains united, even in her absence.
The death of Ernestina Pais shocked the Argentine entertainment world. The journalist and host died on June 28 in a road accident while heading to the Nini Marshall Theater in Tigre to perform El divorcio del año. She was 52 years old and left an indelible legacy in television and theater. Her son now navigates his grief with the support of those who loved her.
para mi esto es re turbio che compartir una selfie en el velorio de la mama es de enfermo los medios romantizan todo estos yutas solo saben lucrar con el dolor ajeno encima rocio re careta @benicio borra eso y hace un duelo en serio
Para mí esta familia es un ejemplo de lealtad, no como los zurdos que tiran a los viejos. Benicio mostró los valores que Ernestina le metió. Igarzábal, bien ahí, acompañando hasta el final. Los sensibles lloran, los patriotas seguimos. Viva la libertad carajo!