Florencia Peña celebrated her son's birthday with an emotional throwback video — This is how Juan Otero looks at 17 years old

Florencia Peña surprised her followers on social media with a special tribute to her son Juan on his 17th birthday. The actress shared a meaningful television throwback that moved both colleagues and fans.

The video sparked immediate reactions on social media, where hundreds of users recalled the bond between mother and son and highlighted Juan's charisma. Throughout his life, Peña has openly shared words about her son, which now carry even greater weight.

Read below about Florencia's relationship with her son, the statements she made about his personality, watch the emotional throwback video and see how her son looks today at 17.

Florencia Peña and her son

In 2017, when Juan was eight years old, Florencia Peña talked about her son's personality in an interview. She highlighted that he had a different, very free-spirited side. "As parents, we can’t block things that are just part of who they are. He really likes pink, bold colors, and sometimes dresses in combinations that, to me, seem impossible to match", she said.

On that same occasion, Flor revealed that Juan often used some of her accessories, like handbags and bracelets, and clarified that he never experienced bullying for being that way. "I don’t know what choices he’ll make about his sexuality in the future, but it’s not something that keeps me up at night or that I worry about... I'm there for him", she explained.

The birthday post and the throwback video

Ahead of Juan's 17th birthday, Peña shared a video in which she recalled the time the two of them appeared together on "Tu cara me suena".

The actress appeared dressed as Ariel from “The Little Mermaid”, while Juan played the little fish Flounder — a moment that remained unforgettable. "Just hours before you turn 17, I want to share again the best gift you ever gave me", Peña wrote on her account.

The post, featuring retro images, moved followers who remembered the bond between mother and son. One user wrote: "What a beautiful connection 😍".

Another added: "It destroys me how he looks at her 😍 that's how I always want to be looked at ❤️". "That look full of love. I wish my daughter would look at me like that my whole life. ❤️ They are amazing!!!", wrote another fan.

Others focused on the child's tender expression: "His little face just tears me up", "You've been amazing from the very beginning ❤️", added another fan.

Juan Otero today and his mother's pride

In an interview, Florencia Peña recalled Juan's childhood and his unique personality. She said that from a very young age, he shaped her path as a mother: "Juan is the one who pushed me to become a better mom. He challenged all my structures, and I loved it. As a kid, he would go to school wearing bracelets and handbags. He loved dressing up, playing with my heels".

The actress recalled that the moment Juan introduced his boyfriend was a very special one for the family: "The introduction to his boyfriend was beautiful. He told me, 'Mom, this is my boyfriend', It was wonderful. I love him. He chose a good guy, with a kind heart, and that says a lot about who Juan is". With these words, Peña highlighted the natural way her son lives his personal life.

She also shared her feelings about having a child while being a public figure. "He has the karma of being my son; it bounces back on him. And then he has the karma of being different", she said.

Florencia summed up her pride with a powerful reflection: "Of my three children, I feel a special pride for Juan, basically because he is the freest person I know. He also has the karma of being different. For me, he isn’t, but for a lot of people—especially in today's world—he represents something they don’t want to see".

Recently, Florencia Peña shared a heartfelt message dedicated to her son on his birthday. "You are truly yourself Juan. And that's no small thing in such a fake world. You are lovingly honest. You are strong and vulnerable. You are intelligent, talented, creative," she began her message.

The actress highlighted how her son manages to make her laugh at all times: "You make me laugh so much. That's a beautiful thing you have, your laughter. Your beautiful way of finding humor in things that hurt".

She also remarked her unconditional support: "I'll always support you. I'd give my life for you. For you to be happy so that life always finds you seeking".

In her message, Peña thanked for the years shared with her son: "Thank you for these intensely beautiful years ✨ Thank you for always looking at me with so much love and wisdom".

The actress stressed how her son motivates her to be better. "You make me a better mom. Your tremendous determination thrills me. The world is yours son, you know it".

Florencia Peña’s message and the numerous reactions it sparked on social media highlight the strong bond she shares with her son Juan, who, at 17, is navigating a stage of personal and artistic growth surrounded by public displays of affection.