César Sánchez, former music director of La Bella Luz, has denied sexual harassment allegations brought by Peruvian singer Naldy Saldaña on Magaly TV La Firme.
Sánchez submitted an official document outlining his defense to authorities, asserting that his actions were consensual gestures rather than improper harassment. In the filing, he also claimed that he had previously engaged in an intimate relationship with the former group member.
Magaly TV La Firme is a popular Peruvian entertainment news broadcast hosted by television presenter Magaly Medina, who is widely known in Peru by the nickname La Urraca. The program frequently covers high-profile celebrity controversies, legal disputes, and public allegations within the national entertainment industry.
Medina presented Sánchez's official statements during the broadcast and publicly expressed her indignation over the arguments put forward by the musician. The host brought Saldaña onto the program to share her perspective, where the artist appeared visibly affected while addressing the claims.
Consensual Relationship Claimed in Official Defense
According to the document disclosed on the show, Sánchez claimed to authorities that he had expressed romantic interest in Saldaña during their time working together. He stated that he confessed his feelings to her in 2025, telling her that he wanted to be with her.
Sánchez further asserted that although Saldaña did not give him a verbal response at the time, she smiled at him. Based on that interaction, the musician maintained before officials that their relationship was mutual and that his conduct did not constitute harassment.
La Bella Luz is a prominent Peruvian cumbia musical group known for its regular concert tours and recordings. Sánchez served as the ensemble's musical director, while Saldaña performed as one of its featured vocalists before leaving the band.
Sánchez, who is the cousin of Óscar Custodio, claimed that his interactions with the singer were based on mutual agreement throughout their professional relationship.
Naldy Saldaña Rejects Allegations as Fabricated
Saldaña strongly rejected the account presented by her former musical director during her television interview with Medina. She stated that listening to his defense caused her complete disgust and maintained that every word in his statement was false.
The singer emphasized that she felt violated and mistreated by Sánchez's actions during her time in the group. She told the program that it was unacceptable to hear him construct a false story, insisting that she had never consented to any romantic or physical contact with him.
Repeated Touching Allegations and Lack of Evidence
Saldaña reiterated her original complaint against Sánchez, alleging that he subjected her to inappropriate touching on multiple occasions while she was a member of La Bella Luz. She stressed that his behavior extended beyond verbal harassment to repeated physical misconduct.
Magaly Medina revealed during the show that Sánchez admitted to authorities that he possesses no evidence to support his claims of a consensual relationship or mutual romantic interest. The legal case and public dispute between the two musicians remain under examination following the television broadcast.
