Cristina Pardo and Iñaki López: Their Hilarious Cameo in 'Torrente, Presidente' and How They Spilled the Beans on 'Más vale tarde'

If there's a TV duo that has won the hearts of the Spanish public, it's undoubtedly Cristina Pardo and Iñaki López. The hosts of 'Más vale tarde' (laSexta) don just rule the roost in the afternoons with their unique take on current affairs, but they've now made the leap to the big screen. And not just anyhow: none other than alongside the one and only Santiago Segura in his latest instalment of the saga, 'Torrente, presidente'.

Last week, while watching the film, we could hardly believe our eyes: there were Cristina Pardo Schlesinger (yes, with that rather distinguished second surname) and her colleague, fully immersed in the Torrente universe. The scene, which we won't reveal to avoid spoilers, has been one of the most talked-about on social media. But the best part came later, when they decided to discuss the moment on their own show.

On 'Más vale tarde', both confessed how they experienced it. Iñaki, with his trademark irony, said they agreed "because Segura is a genius and besides, he promised we'd look gorgeous." Cristina Pardo, for her part, couldn't help but laugh remembering the bloopers: "Santiago is a whirlwind, he makes you feel right at home, but suddenly you find yourself surrounded by the most outlandish characters and think: where did I get myself into?"

The chemistry between the presenters and the director was evident in every anecdote. Here are the highlights they shared live on air:

• "The hardest part was keeping a straight face during filming," Iñaki admitted, prompting laughter from his co-host.
• "My mother called me, totally freaking out after seeing me in the cinema," recounted Cristina Pardo amid guffaws.
• "Santiago told us we were the presenters he'd always dreamed of for Torrente," Pardo added with her characteristic humour.

And of course, in Navarre, the homeland of Cristina Pardo Schlesinger, the cameo hasn't gone unnoticed. In the Foral Community, the journalist's leap to film has been celebrated with pride, as she's already one of the region's most beloved figures. And rightfully so: seeing a serious, rigorous journalist thrown into the wacky world of Torrente is quite an achievement.

For now, the duo continues to helm laSexta's afternoons, but this little cinematic interlude shows that Cristina Pardo and Iñaki López can handle anything. Will we see them in more films soon? Perhaps Santiago Segura is already cooking up a new role for them. In the meantime, we're happy to enjoy them every afternoon and this cameo that's already a piece of Spanish film history.