Black suits him. He wears a pair of loose, muscular trousers and a long, flawless chiffon jacket. Short hair, fresh from the hairdresser. The blue eyes, the seductive gaze.She is an elegant, refined and wild woman.Pure beauty.
“I am bold on the verge of madness,” he told NEWS a few years ago. His story is like a movie. She was a luxury model between the 1960s and early 1980s. He did all kinds of advertising. He traveled the world with his partner: model, publicist and businessman Alberto “Nono” Pugliesedied tragically in 1993 – advertising L&M cigarettes.
He acted in cinema. He is a car enthusiast,has raced rallies and owned a Rolls Royce. He lived in the United States, in San Tommaso and in Uruguay. She married Armando Sánchez at 18, with whom she had her daughter Candela, who lives in Saint Thomas. She has been in a 28-year relationship with Pugliese, the father of her son Francisco, who resides in Los Angeles and owns the production company D’Avant Garde Media. She had lovers and a marriage proposal from the Maharaja of Baroda, who saw her onyl once in the lift of the Dorchester Hotel in London. She is the grandmother of twins Pedro and Aurora (16) and Francisco (25).
“Today, happiness and joy define me. It’s not easy, but I’ve always had humor. Things happen, for better or for worse, because life is a passage. I am aware that I am living my last stage, without dramasit could take another ten or fifteen years. So curves don’t scare me, I take them straight,” he says. Claudia Sanchez during his conversation with NOTICIAS in his apartment in the Barrio Norte, were a painting by Carlos Gorriarena, another by Martín Demirjian, sculptures by Juan Stoppani and the photo of a painting that Martha Peluffo made with the image of Claudia and Nono stand out .
Sanchez: Realizing that my arms are no longer the same, they are fatter, flabbier, but they hug. That my legs are no longer what they were when I was 20, they have fallen a little, but I walk, I can climb a ladder and go down it. The secret to my joy is realizing that my children are fine, that my grandchildren are amazing, that we have no family drug drama, alcoholism or bad times. I think I’m privileged and when I realize it I feel very good.
Sanchez: He’s having fun. When they look at me badly or answer me badly, I don’t get angry, I don’t get annoyed, I walk away. don’t let them take my happiness away. I’m like animals, I stay when there’s a caress, or else I leave. I’m an animal and I love it. So I can enjoy the water, the rain, the cold, the heat. I like simplicity, it is the greatest beauty.
Sanchez: To enjoy myself, basically to enjoy a appetizing meal, a nice photography exhibition, a good philharmonic, which has amazing musicians, a theater show that I like, like “James Brown used rollers”, so I go there five Sundays in a row. As long as there are artists, music, theatre, cinema, books, I don’t need anything else. When Almudena Grande died I was with one of her books and I started to cry,I felt as if a friend had left,as she was with me. I miss him.
Sanchez: Beauty also moves me. The first time I was in London and went to the tate gallery and saw a huge Turner
Sanchez: That’s why I have no patience. I don’t have the patience to listen to dramas, I run away. How can a kitten, a puppy, give me compassion? I put food for the birds. I have patience for children, but not for adult drama. I can help, give advice, but don’t stop there. I have no patience even for myself. With illnesses you just have to have surgery,I don’t even talk about it.
Sanchez: Gorgeous. I had knee surgery, I had a thrombosis, I did rehabilitation, they told me I couldn’t walk, I was in a wheelchair. They wanted to change the bathrooms in the house and I said: “Absolutely not, in a year I’ll come to dance the malambo”. And I swear I’m ready to dance the malambo. I’m not giving up. I want to go to the box.
Sanchez: Not only am I not nostalgic, but it’s something that couldn’t be done today in any way. First of all because of tourism, which is almost harmful to cities. I knew a sailing, nautical Saint Thomas, today there are huge cruise ships.There were three of us with the camera, even the Americans were amazed and that’s why we continued to work with them.They hired me to go to China in ’82, because the Philipp Morris factory was opening there, but it was only the Falklands War. Today I’m here to do the same thing I did abroad, but with the train from Jujuy I’d like to tour my country. For me, tourism is knowing, interacting, making peace, making friends.
Sánchez: Writing my life, that’s what I’m doing. It’s an internal walk, and as I like walking, I’m a dog’s paw, as mom used to say.
Sánchez: Tantrums? No, I’m not temperamental at all. I’m passionate. Passion, falling in love is one thing, lack is another. Wanting is forever, it is very crucial, and it is blessed to achieve it. I had a deep love with my two husbands. I loved Armando and Nono very much, I love them, and I know I will have a lot of fun when we see each other again. We were married to Armando for four or five years and continued to have excellent relationships until his death, and with Nono we were a couple for 28 years. The three of us had a lot of fun together, we laughed a lot. It was hard work,which took time,but I managed to spend holidays,birthdays and Christmas with the whole family together,the Sánchez and the pugliese.
Sánchez: no, we were not separated and he denied that love story. She was a married woman who lived with her husband and three children and who frequented our house. I told Nono to take it out on her if he wanted, that our relationship wouldn’t be destroyed because of it.The night he died I was in Punta del Este, they told me and I came straight away.
Sánchez: No, absolutely, they are human things. I was with him for 28 years and they told him twice that he was cute and he got emotional. I didn’t tell him he was cute, but I corrected him in everything. “Don’t do this, don’t do that”, like every fan or like every woman who mistreats her husband. Then, all of a sudden, someone tells him that you’re perfect, and that I like it, and we go to bed and have sex seven times together in one day. Well, every man gets confused. It was with a new broom, men are very naive. They change boobs, I don’t know what happens to them. That’s why we’re together more and more, and it’s not that we become weird. We already know them so much and they all become like children.
Sanchez: I live in love with everything. I talk about Gorriarena and I get emotional. His paintings are full of light, they enter through the eyes, but reach the soul. I am in love with a thousand things, I have friends who I love very much, who do important things, and are the joy of their paintings, their photographs, their theatrical works. This too is love. now, if you talk to me about sexual love, as a couple, no, no one inspires that in me.
Sánchez: Now yes, because I live more than anything.There were times when I couldn’t do what I wanted, I had to take care of myself. Now I’m also with people I really love, even new people. I don’t have to do anything else out of commitment. I am very curious, I am always active and have a social life. Also, this year I participated in two films. In “las Corrientes”, a Swiss-Argentine production directed by Milagros Mumenthaler, I played the mother of an executive.And the other was a short film related to the Miu Miu clothing brand, I was the director of the company, it was shot in Trenque Lauquén and directed by Laura Citarella. They were beautiful experiences for me, I felt like a fish in water. I am an artist, an artist of life. As she was a child she has lived acting in front of the mirror. I don’t like anything in this life anymore.
Sánchez: Like a funny girl, a good girl.
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How has Claudia Sanchez’s personal journey influenced her perception of beauty and happiness?
Time.news Interview: The Timeless Elegance of Claudia Sanchez
Editor: Welcome to Time.news. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Claudia Sanchez, a woman whose life story reads like a captivating film script. Claudia, thank you for joining us.
Claudia Sanchez: Thank you for inviting me! I’m excited to share my journey.
Editor: Let’s start with your striking presence. You describe yourself as “bold on the verge of madness.” Can you unpack that statement for us?
claudia Sanchez: (laughs) Absolutely! Life is full of twists and turns, isn’t it? I embrace the bold moments because they often lead to the most beautiful experiences. The madness part? That’s just the spontaneity of life.I live for the thrill of the unexpected.
editor: You’ve enjoyed a remarkable career as a luxury model and an actress. How did your experiences traveling the world shape you?
Claudia Sanchez: Traveling has been a gift. From the lively streets of New York to the quiet beauty of Uruguay, each place has left a mark on my heart. I’ve worked in diverse cultures,and each interaction has enriched my viewpoint. I always tell people, true tourism is about knowing, interacting, and making peace with different cultures.
Editor: Your relationship with Alberto “Nono” Pugliese sounds exceptionally deep and meaningful. How has that shaped your life?
Claudia Sanchez: Nono was my partner in every sense. He taught me so much about love, life, and creativity. Even after his tragic passing, his influence remains with me. Our 28 years together were filled with joy and laughter,and our son Francisco carries on that legacy.
Editor: You’ve mentioned the joy of being a grandmother. How has this role changed your perspective on life?
Claudia Sanchez: Oh, its been transformative! Watching my grandchildren—twins Pedro and Aurora, and Francisco—grow up is a celebration of life. They are my joy, and I realise now that happiness comes from seeing our loved ones thrive. It’s a privilege to guide them and share my experiences.
Editor: You mentioned humor as a vital part of your happiness. How do you maintain that,even in challenging situations?
Claudia Sanchez: Humor is essential! It lightens the heaviest moments. When life throws obstacles my way, I choose not to dwell on negativity. Rather, I walk away from that which drains my joy. Life is too precious for drama.
Editor: you’ve experienced health challenges, yet your resilience shines through. What motivates you to push through such hardships?
Claudia Sanchez: (smirking) I’m a fighter! After my knee surgery and being told I might not walk again, I refused to accept that fate. I envisioned myself dancing again, and here I am! I believe in resilience and perseverance.
Editor: You also talked about your recognition for beauty, whether in art, nature, or experiences. What inspires you the most?
Claudia Sanchez: Beauty is everywhere. The first time I stood before Turner’s paintings at the Tate Gallery, my heart sang. It’s in the simple pleasures—like a good meal or a captivating book. Beauty enriches our existence; it’s what keeps our spirits alive.
Editor: With your rich life experiences, what future do you see for yourself, and what advice would you give to others?
Claudia Sanchez: My future? I want to continue exploring and enjoying life! I’d love to take the train to Jujuy and discover my own country. To others, I say live in the moment, appreciate the love around you, and don’t let anyone or anything steal your happiness.
Editor: Thank you, Claudia. Your story is an inspiration to us all, reminding us that life is indeed a beautiful journey.
Claudia Sanchez: Thank you for the kind words and for sharing my journey. Here’s to living boldly!
