Ester Expósito opens up about her youth: "I was a tough teenager"

Ester Expósito shared surprising confessions during her appearance on the podcast 'La Pija y la Quinqui'. The actress candidly discussed her teenage years, embracing her past as a "choni" and criticizing the use of artificial intelligence to manipulate images of public figures. One of the most talked-about moments of the interview came when she recalled her temperament before rising to fame. "I was a tough teenager, I looked for a bit of a fight," she admitted with laughter.

The actress acknowledged that she was impulsive, often behaving defiantly. "I was very cocky," she explained as she reflected on her party behavior. She noted that fame forced her to temper her character to avoid issues. "When I did 'Élite' I had to stop because I thought: if I get into a fight, I will be recorded or reported, it’s all public," she recounted.

Ester also revealed an interesting nickname given to her by a colleague during that time. "Miguel, in 'Élite,' called me Pitbull. When we went out partying, he said I was the pitbull of the group," she shared. She even acknowledged that she had to restrain herself recently in a situation that angered her greatly. "Not long ago, I had to hold back a lot. A punch was very deserved, very deserved," she stated without elaborating further on the incident.

During the conversation, Expósito discussed the aesthetic that characterized her adolescence. She did not shy away from defining herself with a term often used derogatorily. "I was very choni, very choni. What wasn't seen on Instagram was even worse," the actress joked. Ester recalled some iconic elements of that time, like heavy eyeliner, hoops, and sweatshirts that were a staple of her image, a confession that surprised many followers used to her more sophisticated appearance tied to fashion.

She also addressed the topic of artificial intelligence and image manipulation online. Expósito disclosed that she recently discovered her picture had been altered for use in various publications. "They edited a photo of me putting a face that isn’t mine, breasts, hair that I didn’t have," she complained. The actress expressed concern over how easily such content can spread and be mistaken for real images. She advocated for the prohibition of social media for minors under 16: "We need to regulate AI now. It's so important because it causes harm... It does, even if you're 20; imagine being underage or someone forming their identity."