Actress and dancer Momi Giardina discovered she was pregnant in a surprisingly complex situation,initially misdiagnosed wiht a cyst and preparing for surgery. She shared the story on the Luzu TV program Nobody says anything, recalling a time filled with physical symptoms and a mother’s intuition that ultimately revealed a life-changing secret.
the revelation began with a question from her daughter, Juli Castro, years later: “Ma, I was searched?” Momi chose honesty, explaining that while the pregnancy wasn’t planned, she never hesitated to be a mother. This conversation marked a deeply sincere moment between them.
A False Diagnosis Led to a Beatiful Surprise
At the time, Momi was deeply immersed in rehearsals for a play with Flavio mendoza. She vividly remembers a moment during rehearsal: “He told me ‘5, 6, 7, 8’ and I vomited.” Feeling unwell,doctors initially diagnosed her with a cyst and scheduled surgery. However, her mother sensed something different. “Romina, I see your pregnant face,” she said, urging Momi to take a pregnancy test. Initially skeptical-“Oh mom, please”-momi eventually discovered she wasn’t facing surgery, but motherhood.
Reflecting on Body Image and a Changing Era
The memory also prompted reflection on the cultural context of the time. “I took photos of myself naked in the marquee, because at that moment we dancers were very magazine-worthy,” she explained. the exposure of the body was commonplace in the entertainment industry. She recalled Flavio Mendoza commenting, “Look, she’s all swollen,” unaware of the true reason behind her physical changes.
Looking back, Momi Giardina views this medical confusion as the unexpected beginning of the most important relationship in her life.She now recounts the story with calm and affection, free of resentment or drama, certain that that unexpected moment…
