Albana Fuentes All set to take on one of the central roles in the long-awaited premiere in Buenos Aires, starting December 10, she will appear in magic christmas, Produced by Flavio Mendoza, In it Opera theatre. Effective immediately, effective January 16, 2026, will be in Dad foreverthe Argentine theatrical adaptation of the famous film “Mrs. Doubtfire,” which will be shown in theaters in the United States. Lyceum Theater to Buenos Aires.
In an exclusive interview with Teleshow, the actress shares her perspective on the creative process, the challenges of playing Lydia and the personal meaning of being part of one of the great bets in the world of cinema. Family musical for this season after dazzling with his unexpected and celebrated lead role in the musical Little mermaid.
“The truth is that The Little Mermaid has left me many lessons, Countless I would say. Above all, she taught me how to work. How training season works, how we bring all of our characters together and build as a team, both directing and casting, a show so that everyone can enjoy it as soon as it premieres. How do I also combine work life with my personal and social life so as not to leave myself behind? “At the same time, what a season of performances is, how you move through it, how you take care of the instrument, how you rest in the middle, and for me the most modern and interesting thing: how the truth of history is preserved in repetition,” he explains when reflecting on his past experience and how those lessons carry over to his current setting.
Christmas will be his first time with… Flavio Mendoza. “I’ve always admired his work, so I’m very happy and grateful that he trusts me to do this show that he loves,” Albana says. “He is very receptive, very clear about what he wants to portray, and very loving towards me. The truth is that I am very happy to work with him. “We are rehearsing a lot and preparing everything for the premiere, which is only a few days away.”
When referring to the meaning of joining Dad foreverThe actress highlights: “She is acting Happiness and gratitude that someone is betting again and trusting what I can offer As an actress, this means taking the stage again with an ambitious theatrical commitment. In this case, it’s Ariel del Mastro and Sebastian Mazzone, with whom I had the luxury of working on The Little Mermaid, but also the whole other part of the team that doesn’t know me like Juan Manuel Caballe and Flor Bertotti in the production.” For Fuentes, the project is “the challenge of a new work and at the same time pure joy.”
Regarding his character, he said in detail: “My role this time is more than just supporting the leadership role Campywho I am honored to be able to work with. I play their eldest daughter, who is perhaps the most conflicted about the situation she experiences with her parents, as she feels like she is in the middle of childhood and adulthood, and finds herself in the position of having to take care of her father and also claim her place as a daughter.
When asked about the process of adapting the film to theatrical form, Fuentes noted: “I was not part of the process of adapting the work, but I did a lot of research on the subject. Obviously I watched the film to understand the origin of the story as well as the Broadway and London versions of the musical. I was able to find some differences. As for the time in which the story takes place, the musical is set in the present day and not the 1990s. The role of Lydia, which I was looking to play, has much more depth and sophistication in the theatrical version than in the film. Not to mention that since it is a musical, the story is told through catchy songs Extremely.
When comparing her work in “The Little Mermaid” with the challenges she faces, the actress distinguishes: “In my case, basically in the role that I have to play since this time, it is not me who is driving the story. Ariel is a character more rooted in popular culture, which everyone knows and so there is a very high preconception and expectation of what was expected to be seen. The Little Mermaid was and will continue to represent the imagination and childhood of millions of people. Daddy Forever, for example, pressure on the other hand, which is a very close story, reflects the reality of many families, and requires A very great emotional and sincere commitment, as well as the ability to oscillate between conflict and comedy, which is also very present.
Regarding expectations about the audience’s reaction, Fuentes says: “I feel that the audience will enjoy it a lot.”
Regarding her invitation to join the team of the film Patito Feo and her refusal to be associated with this project, she explained: “It was not because I was already committed to this work. In fact, for example, the opportunity for Papa Por Siempre came into my life about a month after I met the team of Patito Feo and rejected it.”
The work will be displayed in Lyceum Theater Tuesday to Sunday, with a double function on Friday and Saturday starting January 23. The production brings together prominent figures in Argentine musical theatre. Martin “Cambi” Campelungo He leads the cast as Daniel, accompanied by… Danny “no chibi” In the role of Miranda W Pablo Albella Like Andre. It undertakes general management Ariel del Mastrodirected by actors from Marcelo Caballeroaudio direction of Saba Mazzonimusical direction Alberto Favero And set the design Jorge Ferrari. Flor Bertotti Leads artistic production, along with Juan Manuel Caballe, Federico Amador and Maurice Gilbert In general production. The cast is completed by a choice of boys and girls auditioning, reflecting the spirit of great family musicals.