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Patito Feo Stars Publicly Back Thelma Fardin After Darthés Conviction
Two former co‑stars spoke together to endorse Fardin’s account and to describe touring conditions that left some young cast members more exposed.
Brenda Asnicar and Laura Esquivel gave a joint interview on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in which they said they believe Thelma Fardin’s 2018 complaint and recounted specific on‑tour incidents tied to Juan Darthés’s behavior.
Brazilian courts confirmed a six‑year prison sentence for Juan Darthés in May 2026 for the abuse Fardin says occurred in 2009, and that conviction is now final.
Asnicar described a makeup artist’s hallway warning that Darthés was “on the prowl,” and both actresses said those informal warnings matched a wider reputation they had heard at the time.
Both women said their families insisted that their mothers travel with them on international tours, a protection they believe reduced their exposure compared with other cast members.
The interview highlights shifting public support for Fardin, underscores questions about production oversight on long tours, and may increase scrutiny of how the industry protects minors during cross‑border promotions.