Some television shows transcend time, leaving a mark in the hearts of their viewers. “To play with Hugo” is one of them, a phenomenon of the 90s and 2000s. Its host, Gaby Roife, She became an emblematic figure of the small screen, leaving her mark on a generation that remembers her fondly.
Although the program ended almost two decades ago, Roife’s figure continues to arouse interest and nostalgia. His life after the end of the cycle was surrounded by mystery, but he recently resurfaced in events that connect the television past with new generations.
What was Gaby Roife’s life like after the end of ‘To play with Hugo’
December 31, 2005 marked the end of an era when To play with Hugo it stopped being broadcast. After saying goodbye to the program that brought her to stardom, Gaby Roife decided to take a drastic turn in her life. In an interview, he explained that the following years were dedicated exclusively to his family: “I wanted to have more children and I dedicated myself to that completely.” This change marked the beginning of a period away from the public spotlight.
During the broadcast of the program, Gaby was already the mother of a girl, but after the end she expanded her family with two more children. This period of retirement was, as she herself expressed it, a necessary break after years of intense work, where she hosted the program from Monday to Monday and with live broadcasts twice a day. “At some point it was a relief“, he commented on the closing of the cycle.
However, the legacy of the children’s cycle did not disappear with the program. In 2016, more than a decade after her last broadcast, Roife was invited to a tribute organized by Magic Project. “I thought no one would remember me or the program,” he confessed. What he found, however, was a wave of affection: long lines of fans asking for photos and autographs, excited to relive a part of their childhood.
This reunion with his audience was a turning point. “There I realized the magnitude of what we had achieved“She recalled. From that moment on, she decided to open up to social media and begin attending events related to the program, reconnecting with those who grew up watching her on television.
The appearance of Gaby Roife after moving away from the media
Since her return to public life, Gaby participated in events and meetings with fans in different provinces of Argentina. These meetings, beyond nostalgia, became interactive experiences where the public once again felt the emotion of Let’s play with Hugo. “It’s like teleporting,” he says enthusiastically. “They see me like when they were children, even though they are adults now.”
Additionally, the intergenerational dynamic was a surprise to Roife. Many of the attendees bring their children, creating a cross between the childhood memories of the parents and the present of the little ones, who also want to be part of the experience. “The crazy thing is that they come with their children and they want to play too,” he said.
This return not only allowed him to reconnect with his fans, but also gave him the opportunity to relive happy moments from his career. “It fills my soul. I love remembering what the program meant to so many people and seeing that it is still alive in their memories,” he expressed with emotion.
Source: Ambito
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