Ivette Vergara Speaks Out: The Painful Truth Behind Her Surprise Departure from TVN
On September 27th, Ivette Vergara unexpectedly left TVN, the Chilean public television network, after the channel failed to renew her contract. In a recent interview with El Mercurio, Vergara shared her perspective on the events that led to her departure, shedding light on the challenges faced by women in the media industry.
A Warm Welcome, a Bitter Farewell
Vergara expressed that she was not surprised by the decision not to renew her contract, but what truly pained her was the manner in which it all unfolded. I arrived with an administration that welcomed me with open arms, telling me ‘Ivette, we need you’ after Karen Doggenweiler’s departure, and I leave with one that didn’t even let me finish my contract on screen.
The Lack of Opportunities for Women
Vergara’s main concern was the lack of opportunities for women in the industry, particularly at TVN. What hurts me today is that women don’t have opportunities, that the female presence at TVN is so insignificant, that they didn’t care about leaving the Sports Area and Sports News without a woman. That in a public channel is not a minor issue.
Offers Rejected, Potential Untapped
Vergara revealed that she had offered to take on other projects at TVN, such as the morning show Buenos días a todos or the prime-time program Mi nombre es, but her proposals were met with a negative response from the channel.
A Familiar Pattern
Vergara drew a parallel between her experience and that of her former colleague, Karen Doggenweiler, who had also spent years at TVN without being fully utilized. This is the same thing that happened to Karen, who was at the channel for years and they didn’t use her. I also don’t understand how the board is so disconnected from their screen that they don’t see they have a player or a player on the bench without being used.
Conclusion
Ivette Vergara’s candid interview sheds light on the challenges faced by women in the media industry, particularly in a public channel like TVN. Her story serves as a reminder of the need for greater diversity, inclusion, and opportunities for female talent in the Chilean television landscape.
