Marcela Giorgi, a prominent Argentine radio announcer and journalist whose career spanned over three decades across major networks like Radio Mitre and La 100, passed away at the age of 61 following a prolonged health battle, as reported by Los Andes.
Key Details of the Broadcast Industry Loss
- Giorgi’s death at age 61 was confirmed live on-air by her colleagues at Radio Mitre.
- She was recently nominated for a 2026 Martín Fierro Radio Award in the Best Female Announcer category.
- Her extensive career included two Martín Fierro wins for the program
De 7 a 9, música y noticias
.
A Sudden Loss Felt Across Argentine Radio
The news of Giorgi’s passing reverberated through the Argentine media landscape late this week. Colleagues at Radio Mitre delivered the announcement during live broadcasts. Adriana Verón shared the update on-air, noting that the team had hoped she would overcome her medical challenges, according to reporting from Los Andes. Mariel Di Lenarda also expressed shock during her broadcast, stating that the news left the newsroom frozen.
MURIÓ MARCELA GIORGI, HISTÓRICA LOCUTORA DE RADIO MITRE, A LOS 61 AÑOS: ASÍ LO ANUNCIARON AL AIRELa muerte de Marcela Giorgi, histórica locutora y periodista de Radio Mitre, fue anunciada este sábado al aire. “La salida al aire que nunca hubiera querido tener, pero nos dejó… pic.twitter.com/YkDAHtXsmY”
Social media tributes quickly followed from figures across the industry. Marcelo Bonelli remembered her daily energy and dedication, recalling her background as a physical education instructor alongside her media work. Bonelli noted that she was very sweet, very special, and full of energy, and shared that she also had her own group of students. He added that the news left him frozen when he found out at midday, recalling how she would lift the spirits of people coming in early and tired. Alfredo Leuco, who worked alongside Giorgi for over a decade on Le doy mi palabra, also paid tribute to her presence in the studio, describing her professionalism and warmth. Leuco recalled that she laughed out loud and transmitted happiness to everyone around her.
Decades Behind the Microphone
Before completing her studies at the Instituto Superior de Enseñanza Radiofónica (ISER), Giorgi established her footprint in Buenos Aires broadcasting. After early work on lower-power FM stations, she built a lasting presence at La 100 and Radio Mitre. Throughout her career, she collaborated with prominent journalists including Magdalena Ruiz Guiñazú, Chiche Gelblung, and Santo Biasatti.
One of her most notable professional chapters involved co-hosting De 7 a 9, música y noticias
alongside Mario Portugal, a program that earned two Martín Fierro accolades. Later, her tenure alongside Alfredo Leuco on Radio Mitre allowed her to blend news delivery with entertainment and sports commentary. In a 2015 interview with Diario Popular, she likened her utility on the program to athletic versatility, describing herself as the Mascherano of this team, and sometimes also the Macaya Márquez
due to her handling of sports segments.
| Program / Show | Network | Key Collaborators |
|---|---|---|
| De 7 a 9, música y noticias | FM La 100 | Mario Portugal |
| Le doy mi palabra | Radio Mitre | Alfredo Leuco |
| Sábado Tempranísimo | Radio Mitre | Marcelo Bonelli, Daniel Mollo |
A Legacy Remembered by Peers and Listeners
Beyond her news work, coverage from Ciudad Magazine highlighted her personal history, including her eight-year relationship with the late journalist Mario Mazzone, which began in the late 1990s at FM Horizonte and lasted until his passing in 2007. The romance began after they met in the spring of 1999 when Giorgi hosted Música y Noticias from 7 to 9 in the morning and Mazzone arrived afterward, leading to daily passing encounters in the studios. After initial rejections, Mazzone pursued her before a vacation and later took her out for coffee at the Costa Salguero driving range. The couple shared private codes and nicknames, with Giorgi calling him Mi amor
, Negro
, or Tiger
, while he called her Muñequex
. In July 2006, Mazzone was diagnosed with cancer after feeling a hip pain, and Giorgi accompanied him through his treatment alongside his daughters, Florencia and Lucía, and family, never showing weaknesses. Mazzone later passed away at age 48 on May 20, 2007, after collapsing while playing golf at Pilar Golf following a broadcast of his program Mirá vos on Radio Continental, having suffered a leg thrombosis resulting from his cancer medication. Giorgi maintained her dedication to broadcasting in the years that followed.
In her final years, Giorgi remained active on the dial as a fixture of Sábado Tempranísimo on Radio Mitre. Her work on the weekend program earned her a nomination for the 2026 Martín Fierro Radio Awards in the female announcer category. Specific medical details regarding the exact illness and cause of death have not been publicly released by her colleagues or family.
