While there is no currently indexed television production or major broadcast personality under the name "Marla Lara" associated with ETV (Ethiopian Television or ETV South Africa), the name frequently appears in social media fan communities related to major reality and documentary franchises like Shark Week and Shark Tank.
For conservative households in the late 1990s, Marla Lara was revolutionary. It discussed dating, piercings, and even featured segments on "How to talk to a crush." Parents hated it; children recorded it on VHS tapes to re-watch with friends. etv show marla lara
The name "Marla Lara" appears in various contexts unrelated to a standalone TV series, which may be the source of the confusion: While there is no currently indexed television production