True to his style, Masiel Málaga did not hesitate to respond to Janet Barboza, who assured that she became known for her romantic relationship.
Massiel Malaga is attracting the attention of various media outlets after speaking out about the comments made by Janet Barboza on the program ‘America Today’. The controversy arose after the driver indicated that they know her by Hernán ‘Churrito’ Hinostroza.
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Janet Barboza He assured that he did not know the singer and that, in his opinion, her name began to be heard as a result of their relationship. “I didn’t know who she was, I didn’t register her, I had no idea. She can sing beautifully, but I’m sure that if we stop her on Av. Arequipa, no one knows her. (…) Now they only know her because of him”he pointed out.
Given this, Massiel Malaga He decided to respond and made it clear that his priority is not to appear as a media personality, but to make his way in music. The salsa singer stressed that her greatest interest is for the public to know her artistic work and connect with her songs, beyond her personal relationship.
The salsa singer explained that she is not offended that someone claims not to know her, since she considers that her career is still in the process of growth. “Never in my life will I be offended when someone says they don’t know me because I am a person who is fighting for people to know, not necessarily me, because I don’t pretend to be a public figure, but for them to listen to my music”he expressed.

(Photo: Masiel Malaga/ Radiomar – Janet Barboza/ América Hoy)
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Likewise, the artist pointed out that she does not need to refer to other people to advance professionally. He indicated that he avoids public confrontations and that he understands that each television program manages its own format, so he did not take the comments as a personal attack.
“I am a person who is fighting to get ahead with his career and without harming anyone. I don’t need to stand on any platform and talk about anyone”he commented.
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