25 years after playing Roña in Chiquititas: what has become of Santiago Stieben’s life?

Argentine television has many iconic programs, and “Chiquititas”, created by Cris Morenais undoubtedly one of them. This novel marked several generations with its emotional stories, songs and unforgettable characters. Among them stands out the beloved Scabperformed by Santiago Stiebenwho with his charisma conquered millions of viewers who remember him to this day.

25 years after that television success, Santiago continues to be remembered for his outstanding role, but his life has changed a lot since then. With a diverse career and some ups and downs, the actor continued exploring different facets within the world of entertainmentalways remaining current.

Santiago Stieben and his experience in Chiquititas

The young actor began his career at 10 years, when he was selected to play Roña in “Chiquititas.” Coming from a family that always supported his dreams, the opportunity to be part of this television phenomenon meant a before and after in his life. During the years that he was part of the cast, his routine changed completely, having to balance studies with a very busy schedule of rehearsals and theater performances.

His childhood, unlike other boys his age, was marked by success and media exposure, which caused him to lose contact with some of his childhood friends. However, Stieben assures that he has no regrets. “It was an unforgettable and unique experience,” he says in several interviews.

Furthermore, although he does not retain many friends from that time, he maintains a close relationship with some of his cast mates, such as Diego Mesaglio (Corcho) and Alfonso Burgos (Matías), with whom he shared great moments both on and off the set. “Some of the boys had more outstanding careers, but I’m not complaining. I must say that I was very lucky and was able to work at this all my life,” he said.

In recent years, Santiago highlighted how having worked on the soap opera allowed him to acquire discipline and skills that he continues to apply in his current career. Even though those times are behind him, the actor continues to find satisfaction in meeting up with former colleagues or fans. “People tell me that I am the same, every day. Those who are over 30 years old recognize me for Little ones. Those who are under 30, locate me by the series I did for disneywhere I worked non-stop for 12 years,” says the actor.

“The experience was incredible. I never saw what happened to the public again in my career. I understand that there were other important projects but it was and will be, I imagine, a very high milestone of popularity,” said the actor, fondly remembering everything he experienced during his time in the soap opera that made him famous.

The desperate request in a pandemic

The pandemic of COVID-19 It hit everyone hard, and Argentina was no exception. For Santiago, like for many other artists, confinement meant an unexpected pause in his career. Before the quarantine was declared, he planned to participate in the musical “School of Rock”but the project was left up in the air with health restrictions.

In the midst of uncertainty, the actor decided resort to social networks to ask for work. The publication went viral and quickly made headlines in various media, not only in Argentina, but also in other countries. This act, more than desperation, showed his resilience and desire to move forward. Despite the difficult time he experienced, Stieben always maintained a positive attitude, looking for new opportunities even in the most difficult moments.

His request not only attracted the attention of colleagues and producers, but allowed him to continue working. He participated in several projects, including the series “Freaks” for disney+, which gave him a platform to showcase his talent and continue connecting with the public.

What does Santiago Stieben do today?

Currently, “Roña” is still very active in the entertainment world. Although she does not have the same popularity as with “Chiquititas”, she participated in multiple plays and television programs. In addition to his acting career, he explored other facets such as production and music, demonstrating his versatility and passion for art.

“I’m about to study for “stage manager”he said and assured that this facet is thanks to the love he has for the theater and behind the scenes, which he discovered over the years. “Now even work as a producer in a company that holds very large events,” he added