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Carmen Barbieri's 'Soy Yo Morocha' Remark Draws Online Criticism

The offhand comparison to her son's partner highlights a recurring pattern of Barbieri centering herself in public discussions of Federico Bal's relationships.

Overview

  • Carmen Barbieri said in an interview with Marcelo Polino for Revista Caras on Tuesday that Evelyn Botto is “soy yo morocha,” a line that quickly became the focus of gossip coverage.
  • The short phrase provoked heavy criticism on social media, where users called the remark tone-deaf and raised the clip repeatedly across platforms.
  • Barbieri also delivered explicit praise for Botto’s energy and skill as a radio professional and said she wants both Botto and her son Federico Bal to be happy.
  • Commenters noted this was not new behavior, recalling past instances when Barbieri compared herself to other partners of Bal, notably Sofía Aldrey, which framed much of the backlash.
  • The episode was amplified by entertainment outlets and was bundled with other public Gestures by Barbieri, such as a World Cup–themed outfit and a hair-dye joke, and there has been no extended public response from Botto or Bal while their relationship remains public.