The presenter and singer Mara Wonder shared her feelings about the death of Silvio Santos, expressing the wish she had spent more time with the iconic communicator before his farewell from television. In an interview with CNN Brasil, Mara did not hide her emotion when talking about the businessman’s legacy.
‘Selfishly, I would have liked to have had one more opportunity to be with Silvio, even if it was just to say goodbye, send a kiss from afar’, confessed the presenter, demonstrating the affection and respect she had for the communicator.
Mara highlighted Silvio Santos’ qualities, describing him as ‘a good man’ and ‘a man of God’. She emphasized the generosity and positive attitudes that marked the presenter’s career, reinforcing the belief that he is in a better place.
Legacy and continued presence
The presenter also commented on the family’s decision not to hold a public wake, considering it ‘plausible’ to preserve the happy and smiling image of Silvio Santos in the collective memory.
Mara emphasized that Silvio Santos’ legacy lives on through his family and SBT. ‘When we watch the program with Rebeca, with Silvia Abravanel herself, we see Silvio there too,’ she said, highlighting the continuity of his work through his daughters.
Closing her speech, the presenter emphasized the immortality of the communicator: ‘Silvio is forever, he is forever’. Her words reflect the feelings of many Brazilians who grew up watching and admiring Silvio Santos’ work on Brazilian television.
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Source: CNN Brasil
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