More than 16 years after the actress’s death, the father of her three children has once again found himself at the center of public attention following Valentín’s statements about the violence he claims to have suffered during his childhood. With a reserved profile, Giordano rebuilt his personal life and formed a new family away from the cameras.
Darío Giordano kept a low profile for years and stayed away from the media, even when his personal history became linked to one of the most recognized families in Argentine show business. He was Romina Yan’s husband and the father of the three children they had together: Franco, Valentín, and Azul. However, Valentín’s recent testimony brought his name back into the spotlight and sparked interest in what happened to his life after the actress’s death.
On October 11, 2026, in an interview with journalist Tatiana Schapiro for Infobae, Valentín publicly recounted the episodes of physical and psychological violence that, he says, he endured in his home after his mother’s death.
He also spoke about how his brother Franco and he turned to the Judiciary and highlighted the fundamental role played by their maternal grandfather, Gustavo Yankelevich, in helping them get out of that situation. Valentín also stated that he does not refer to Giordano as “dad” but prefers to call him Darío.
His statements generated a strong reaction and once again drew attention to Giordano, who had kept a low media profile for much of the past few years.
Who is Darío Giordano, the man who was married to Romina Yan
Darío Giordano married Romina Yan on November 27, 1998. The actress, daughter of Cris Morena and Gustavo Yankelevich, had grown up in front of the public and built a renowned television career, while he maintained a more reserved profile and a career mainly linked to behind-the-scenes work.
From their relationship, three children were born: Franco, in 2000; Valentín, in 2002; and Azul, in 2006. The family went through a devastating moment on September 28, 2010, when Romina died suddenly at the age of 36.
The children were small when they lost their mother. After that death, the maternal family played an important role in their lives, especially Cris Morena and Gustavo Yankelevich, who accompanied their grandchildren in the years that followed.
In his recent interview, Valentín reconstructs how those years unfolded from his own experience and described a family situation that, according to his account, became unsustainable. His statements opened a new dimension to a story that until now had remained largely out of the public eye.
Franco, Valentín y Azul: the children he had with the actress
The three children of Romina Yan grew up linked to the artistic world due to their family history, although they maintained different levels of public exposure.
Franco, the eldest, developed interests in music, composition, and acting. Valentín, for his part, chose to keep his private life private until he publicly decided to share what he had lived. A couple of years ago he chose to devote his life to his passion for car racing. Azul, the youngest, also stayed away from constant exposure.
One of the few occasions in which Giordano spoke publicly about his family after Romina’s death was during Vive Ro, the tribute held at the Gran Rex theatre in 2018. At that gathering he remembered the actress and referred to the artistic sensibility of his children.
That appearance remains among his most memorable public moments. Over time, Giordano continued to maintain a discreet profile, while his children kept a close connection with the maternal family.
Darío Giordano’s new life after Romina Yan’s death
After becoming a widower, Giordano returned to love and formed a partnership with Miren Algañarás, a Rosario-born cook connected with the culinary scene. The couple married in 2014 and, according to reports at the time, were building a home where they would live with Giordano’s children.
According to reports, the couple welcomed a child, which made Giordano the father of four. In addition to their relationship, the two also shared for a time a catering venture for events, which combined Algañarás’s culinary expertise with Giordano’s background in production.
This new phase unfolded away from the media spotlight. Unlike other members of the Yankelevich family, he did not establish a regular media presence nor frequently share details of his private life.
The testimony of Valentín that brought him back into the spotlight
In his interview with Infobae, Valentín revealed that, after his mother’s death, he experienced physical and psychological abuse that he attributes to his father. According to his account, the situation also affected his brother Franco and the two decided to go to the authorities.
The young man especially recalled the support he received from his grandfather Gustavo, whom he described as a decisive figure who helped him move forward. “My grandfather Gustavo saved my life. He gave me back my life,” he stated when speaking about that period.
Following the interview’s publication, Gustavo Yankelevich shared a photo with his grandchildren and posted a message of love and admiration. “For having gone through what they went through, for having suffered what they suffered, for fighting to move forward and for feeling that life is worth living… they have my admiration. I love you all!” he wrote on social media.
Nico Vázquez, a friend of the family and partner of Gustavo, also joined in, highlighting the support and refuge that the producer represents for his grandchildren.
Valentín’s statements again brought to the forefront a family history shaped by Romina Yan’s loss and by painful experiences that, according to his testimony, left a mark on his childhood. Meanwhile, Giordano remains a figure with limited public exposure and, so far, there has been no public response from him to his son’s statements.
