Mercedes Ninci staged one of the most personal moments on the red carpet of the 2026 Martín Fierro Awards for Radio. The journalist arrived at the ceremony accompanied by her daughter Flor, whom she introduced during APTRA’s pre-show coverage. The moment carried a special note: Ninci revealed that she generally keeps her children out of the media spotlight.
The journalist, nominated in the Movilero category for her work on Mitre informa primero, from Radio Mitre, spoke with Paula Varela during the pre-show. There, in addition to sharing a few details about her look, she explained why this time she chose to attend accompanied by the young woman.
“I came for the first time with my daughter. I’ve never shown my children”, Mercedes expressed, referring to the decision to preserve her family’s privacy.
Flor’s Admiration for Mercedes Ninci
During the chat, Flor also spoke about her mother and highlighted the dedication with which she carries out her journalistic work. With admiration, she described the journalist’s relentless pace and asserted that she deserves to be recognized for her effort.
“She never stops, she’s very driven, she always keeps going and will never stop. That’s why she deserves the prize”, said the young woman, referring to her mother’s nomination in the Martín Fierro de Radio.
Paula Varela also noted the resemblance between the two, while Flor explained that she had come to the ceremony to accompany Mercedes. “Accompanying my mom, all the time. I love it”, she summarized.
Her daughter’s presence turned the red carpet into a special moment for Ninci, who usually keeps her family life away from the cameras. This time, she shared a moment of complicity with the public and received from Flor words that reflected the pride she feels for her career.
Mercedes Ninci and the Notebooks She Has Kept for 30 Years
True to her style, the journalist also spoke about a habit that is part of her professional routine: bringing notebooks to her coverage to record information and jot down data. When Paula Varela asked about the papers she tends to carry, Ninci joked: “I forgot the papers”.
She then explained why those notebooks are so important for her work. “I always go everywhere with them because there are always things to note. I have the notebooks from the last 30 years of Argentine history”, she said.
Mercedes Ninci competes in the Movilero category with Alan Zurita, also for Mitre informa primero, and Rosario Bigozzi, from Radio La Red. The ceremony of the Martín Fierro de Radio 2026 honors productions broadcast during 2025 on AM and FM and brings together the leading figures of Argentine radio.
On a night dedicated to celebrating the work of media professionals, the journalist shared a scene distinct from her usual coverage of current events: a mother accompanied by her daughter, who did not hesitate to express how much she admires her.
