Peruvian singer Pamela Franco has publicly addressed her estrangement from Melanie Martínez, denying that she blocked her on Instagram or had any personal conflict.
Speaking to reporters from the television show Amor y fuego, the singer stated that she harbors no ill will toward Martínez and wishes her well. Franco explained that she saw no reason to contact Martínez directly to resolve their distance, noting that seeking her out would imply that she had done something wrong.
Addressing the claim made by Martínez regarding a blocked social media account, Franco said she was unaware of the situation and did not know where the rumor originated. She added that her digital management team handles her social media accounts, leaving her uninvolved in routine administrative actions.
Response to social media block claims
Martínez had previously revealed during a television appearance that communication between the two performers had ceased, suggesting she might have been blocked on Instagram. She further hinted that the rift could have stemmed from a request made by singer Christian Domínguez, who is the father of Franco's daughter.
Franco flatly rejected that possibility during her interview, clarifying that Domínguez had no involvement in her relationship with Martínez. She noted that Domínguez remains focused on his own projects and that both parents have set aside past disagreements to prioritize their daughter's well-being.
Reflecting on her co-parenting relationship, Franco affirmed that she and Domínguez have reached a constructive understanding. She stated that she has moved past previous public disputes, remains focused on her professional commitments, and is pleased that her daughter's father remains actively involved in the child's life.
Focus on career and professional projects
Franco emphasized that her current priority is her workload, asserting that keeping a busy schedule helps maintain a healthy mindset and avoids unnecessary friction. She explained that focusing on her career projects allows her to stay clear of public controversies and personal misunderstandings.
Known in Peru as the performer of the song Dile la verdad, Franco has built a prominent career within the national cumbia music scene. Cumbia remains one of the most widely followed musical genres in Peru, where top singers frequently command significant media attention and public interest.
Statements during televised cleansing ritual
The public discussion began after Martínez appeared on the morning entertainment program América Hoy during a segment featuring a traditional floral cleansing ritual. Known locally as a baño de florecimiento, the practice uses flowers, herbs, and scented waters to symbolically cleanse negative energy and mark a fresh start.
During the broadcast, Martínez participated in the ritual with a spiritual guide named Anitta. She expressed a desire to rid her life of bad vibrations, curses, and betrayals, while asking to keep false, conflictive, and treacherous individuals away from her personal path.
Although Martínez made those remarks while discussing her estrangement from Franco, she did not explicitly name the individuals she was referring to during the segment. The comments nevertheless fueled widespread speculation across Peruvian entertainment news outlets regarding the cause of the rift.
Background on Peruvian entertainment shows
Both Amor y fuego and América Hoy are major staples of Peruvian daily television, focusing on celebrity news, interviews, and pop culture developments. Shows of this nature frequently cover personal and professional interactions among figures in Peru's vibrant cumbia and entertainment industries.
