Is a reality show on the horizon? Maru Botana talked about showcasing her family life on television.

Recognized for her charisma, her talent for pastry-making, and for becoming one of the most beloved figures on Argentine television, Maru Botana returned to the spotlight. This time it wasn't for a recipe or a funny anecdote, but for the possibility of opening the doors of her family life to the cameras.

During an interview with Gente magazine, the cook was asked about the idea of starring in a reality show with her large family, in the style of "Los Tinelli" or "Caniggia Libre." Although the proposal took her by surprise, Maru didn't completely rule it out. "Some of my children say yes, others say no. It's something we're still discussing", she acknowledged.

Meanwhile, it's no wonder: with eight children—Agustín, Lucía, Matías, Sofía, Santiago, Facundo, Juan Ignacio, and María Inés—and her husband Bernardo Solá, the dynamics in her home are far from conventional.

"My house is like a hostel. Everyone comes in, friends come over... It's an open house. Suddenly you open up and there are three friends sleeping, people you don't even know who they are. It's a perfect hostel... I love it!", she expressed with laughter. According to her, currently, seven of her children live with her, something she attributed to one of her great passions: "Agus says we're all still here because we keep eating well."

The idea of a family reality show not only sparked the curiosity of Maru's fans but also the interest in learning more about the moments that marked her life, both the brightest and the most painful.

The memory of Facundo, the son who is no longer here

In 2008, Maru Botana faced one of the most heartbreaking tragedies a mother can go through: the sudden death of her son Facundo, just six months old. The news deeply impacted the country. The baby had been left in the care of his grandparents while the family traveled to the south of Argentina, and he passed away while sleeping.

Years later, Maru shared an extensive text recalling that night that changed her life forever: "At 4 in the morning, the phone rang. Berni answered, looked at me, and gave me the worst news someone can give you. He hugged me very tightly and said: 'Facu died.' I felt at that moment that I was collapsing. It couldn't be, someone had misunderstood..."