The producer of LAM (America), Pepe Ochoa, announced on Friday night that Fatima Florez has been accused of owing a significant amount of money to the dancers in her show’s cast. She is also said to owe 20 thousand dollars to the theater where the performance took place in Los Angeles, United States, which has led them to decide to keep part of her wardrobe as collateral.
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Following these allegations, TN Show reached out to the actress and impersonator, who firmly denied the report. “This is not true. I already left a little message for the girls (the panelists on Ángel de Brito’s show). I couldn’t go on air because I was in the middle of a rehearsal, but I texted them to clarify that this is false,” the comedian stated.
Fatima Florez. (Photo: Movilpress).
Regarding her current situation in the United States, she noted, “Right now, I am in Las Vegas. Last week, I was in Los Angeles. On Monday, I am receiving an award for being one of the best-known Hispanic artists. It would be nice if that made the news instead of lies.”
“It is not easy to cross borders, to generate income, to navigate these challenges. It would be great if that were the headline: our struggles, our efforts, and achievements. Yesterday, I had a fantastic feature with Univision for The Fat and the Skinny, which they don’t do for just anyone. They specifically came to cover my shows,” said Javier Milei’s ex-girlfriend.
She concluded, “How could I owe anyone money when I am the hired artist? We are all in the same boat. The responsibility for payments lies with the production, not me.”
Reasons for the Accusations Against Fátima Florez
“Abandonment of employees, employee fraud. A famous artist hires a team, and suddenly, things don’t unfold as expected. They were never paid and were left behind. There were a certain number of shows. Since they were not filled and everything that was promised did not materialize, they decided to leave. What’s particularly interesting is that the theater, where they worked, held onto some belongings,” Ochoa explained while detailing the accusations against Florez.
He then read part of the complaint: “They outright scammed us. They performed three shows, did not pay anyone, and now they act as if nothing happened. ‘They left all our belongings in the theater, which the institution is now holding because the producer and this artist owe it 20 thousand dollars.’
Fátima Florez is accused of owing a significant amount of money to the dancers in her cast (Photo: Instagram/soyfatimaflorez)
“They canceled half of the shows we had under contract. The last week of rehearsal was wiped without compensation,” Ochoa stated. He elaborated, “They practiced for four weeks but were only paid for three. They said, ‘we will pay you as soon as performances start,’ but that didn’t happen.”
He concluded, “The person who contacted me said there was no more money, and here’s the issue: the producer told the dancers one thing, and this artist stated something quite different, so these people are going to pursue action against the artist because at that moment, ‘I put up the money’.”
Fátima Florez Accused of Owing Money: Exploring the Controversy
The producer of LAM (America), Pepe Ochoa, made headlines on Friday night by accusing famous Argentine actress and impersonator Fátima Florez of allegedly owing a substantial amount of money to her dancers and the theater in which she performed in Los Angeles, USA. According to Ochoa, Florez might owe up to $20,000 to the theater, prompting them to retain part of her wardrobe as insurance.
Fátima Florez Responds to the Allegations
In response to these shocking allegations, TN Show reached out to Florez for a statement. The talented comedian categorically denied the accusations, saying, “It isn’t true. I already left a little message for the girls on Ángel de Brito’s program. I was in the middle of a rehearsal and couldn’t go on air, but I explained to them in a text that that is not true.”
Florez shared that she was currently in Las Vegas, having performed recently in Los Angeles. She mentioned, “On Monday, they give me an award for being one of the best-known Hispanic artists. It would be nice if that made the news instead of lies. It’s not easy to transcend borders and achieve success.”
The Allegations Detailed
According to Ochoa, the accusations pertain not only to financial negligence but also a severe lack of responsibility towards the cast. “The artist hires staff and when things don’t go as planned, they abandon them without paying,” Ochoa elaborated on the allegations against Florez. “They only did three shows, didn’t pay anyone, and now they act as if nothing happened.”
Key Points of the Allegations:
- Employee Abandonment: Florez allegedly hired dancers and then failed to pay them.
- Financial Strain: Reports suggest that the theater retained belongings worth thousands as collateral.
- Canceled Shows: The last-minute cancellations of shows left cast members without payment.
- Communication Issues: Discrepancies between what Florez communicated and the production team led to confusion.
Florez Defends Herself
Florez has publicly defended her position, explaining, “How am I going to owe someone money, when I’m the hired artist? We are all in the same situation. The production is responsible for payments, not me.”
Behind the Claims: Employee Accounts
Ochoa pointed out that some employees felt outright scammed, emphasizing the emotional and financial stress they experienced. “The dancers reported feeling abandoned and without compensation for their work during the rehearsals,” he said. This indicates a severe mismanagement from Florez’s production team.
What the Cast Has to Say
| Dancer Name | Statement |
|---|---|
| Carla Smith | “We worked hard and expected to be compensated for our time.” |
| Juan Lopez | “It was disheartening to perform our best and receive nothing in return.” |
Conclusion of Events
The unfolding drama between Fátima Florez and her former cast raises questions about the responsibilities of artists when managing productions. As Florez continues to navigate her career in the U.S., she faces both professional accolades and public scrutiny. The outcomes of these allegations may influence future engagements and her reputation in the entertainment industry.
