Martín Fierro de Radio: The moving tribute to Pinky and Cacho Fontana for his career

(Video: "Martin Fierro Radio Awards", Net TV)

For many years, they have been two emblems of Argentine radio. And, although today, your turn is away from the media and live in the same geriatric, Cacho Fontana and Pinky they continue to awaken the almost respectful respect of all their colleagues.

For this reason, it was not surprising that in the night of Martín Fierro of Radio both were distinguished by APTRA in the Libertador room of the Sheraton Hotel, where the ceremony took place.

"We live at Inter Plaza – a rehab clinic in Palermo – a race for imagination, a flow of affection, a good treatment, a generosity and a great hope: to be the best possible for those who have loved us so long And we miss them a lot right now, "began Cacho.

"You boys They do not know how difficult it is to get away from this environment so generous to us. it gave us so much This audience that maybe I say goodbye to them now … I am grateful to APTRA for this opportunity, "continued Fontana.

"And just in case, I do not know what fate will be, or I can not imagine, this will be the last chance to make a camera and see you, I imagine all generations from all over the country. " End to thank would be something very difficult, and say thank you, it's add something so vulgar, but that's the truth, thanks to all, from my mother to the last person who can give us affection and affection, which is the public. or another cause are convened for the meeting of APTRA and its awards, "he concluded.

So, Héctor Larrea, who had the honor to introduce them, asked Pinky if she wanted to say something or if she would feel comfortable doing it. "How can I not feel comfortable if radio and television are the only places in the world where I have never been scared? he has answered. I listened to Cacho and he made me a surprise. It had been 30 years since we saw each other and one day he called me on the phone. I had been in bed for a long time and he said, "There is one of my friends, Salvador, who wants to talk to you." He was the owner of the clinic at the height of his name. That is why this tribute that makes me so sensitive is dedicated to him, because, if it were not, I would not be there to receive it, "he added, reinforcing the enthusiasm of all. the people present.

"We are in front of you in the best possible way, this is a pattern" 32, if you see it in the shop window, it's not that bad, but if we open the hood, we'll realize that there is a lot to correct and a lot to give, another life, "Cacho added., between laughs.

"But I thought she was the only one to open the door and start 83 years of shock," added his colleague with humor. "We have a past, so what we have to do now is continue to try to create, or at the same time, give way to another past, another career, another way. Because there is will, there is desire, and it is not a question of asking, it is a matter of feeling. Here, there is no other possibility than to say thank you, "he concluded.

"Thank you, one by one and everyone, and a kiss and a half to each, distribute it please," Pinky said.

However, they were not the only ones distinguished by their trajectory because it also had its heyday Riverito, recognized for his 70 years in the middle.

"This is the sixth Martín Fierro I receive, and as much as I want in my family. Luis Mariano González Morenowho is my son, who teaches me every day to be a better father; the three grandchildren and my wife, Elda Moreno, also advertiser. I mean, I've had five and with this six. Surely I must be the oldest at this moment of activity, I am 70 years old on the radio and I hope to continue, This is important for anyone who started his career at 15 years old in the old Callao radio, unforgettable and no longer exists, "he said.

And then he bid farewell in a very special way: "Thank you all, good night and grateful for all the support, and in goodbye of course, who will accompany me beyond my life, I say" ooooocho ! "he thanked