Overview
- Wanda Nara won the Martín Fierro for best female hosting for MasterChef Celebrity, a result that triggered immediate surprise and criticism from several veteran conductors.
- On May 29 Mirtha Legrand publicly called the prize “an arreglo,” saying Wanda seemed surprised to win and suggesting the decision deserved scrutiny.
- Luis Ventura, president of APTRA, denied any manipulation and said accusations were opinions without proof, and APTRA has not faced or released evidence of a fixed vote.
- High‑profile defenders including Ricardo Darín and Leonardo Sbaraglia praised Wanda’s visibility and talent while Wanda’s mother, Nora Colosimo, blamed envy and defended the vote.
- The dispute has sharpened a wider industry debate over whether awards should prioritize live‑television craft and long careers or popular, edited formats and ratings, and it could increase pressure on APTRA for clearer voting rules.