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The Independent
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Narcos: Mexico actor Manuel Masalva ‘stable' after medical coma
Narcos: Mexico actor Manuel Masalva was placed in a medically induced coma after contracting a 'very aggressive bacteria' while travelling in the Philippines, Deadline confirmed. He remains in critical but stable condition. Manuel Masalva is best known for his role as Ramón Arellano Félix in Netflix 's Narcos: Mexico alongside co-stars Diego Luna, Michael Peña and Scoot McNairy Jamie Jaramillo Espinosa, the CEO of Mexican management agency JIM Management and Masalva's manager said that Masalva underwent surgery in late March after complaining of internal discomfort. During the emergency surgery, doctors uncovered the bacterial infection, which had reached Masalva's lungs. According to Espinosa, Masalva is on antibiotics and is shown to have responded well to the treatment. He is currently in a hospital in Dubai. Fellow Mexican performer and close friend, Mario Morán posted a video on Instagram asking for donations to the family's GoFundMe to support with the international costs associated with Masalva's hospitalisation outside of his home country. Moràn said: 'My brother is fighting for his life far from home. I want to ask for your help in this very difficult moment. 'As was announced yesterday, Manuel Masalva, who is one of my best friends, who is really like a brother to me, fell victim to a very aggressive bacteria while he was on vacation. And this led to him being in an induced coma, and until now his situation continues to be delicate. 'The medical costs are enormous and in a country where everything is even more difficult. Any help, no matter how small it may seem, can make a difference in this difficult moment. If you are able to contribute, we will express our heart-filled gratitude.' In a more recent post, Moràn thanked those who donated and spread the message. He added that Masalva's condition remains delicate and that he is continuing to receive treatment accordingly. He said: 'Now all that remains is to wait and have faith that in the coming days or weeks he will begin to improve.'
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Narcos: Mexico' actor Manuel Masalva in coma after bacterial infection
Actor Manuel Masalva, known for his work in Netflix's 'Narcos: Mexico,' is hospitalized in a medically induced coma in Dubai after contracting a highly infectious bacteria while vacationing. Manager Jaime Jaramillo Espinosa confirmed to the Los Angeles Times that the 43-year-old had been in the Philippines but arrived in the United Arab Emirates city on March 18 when he began having 'internal discomfort and pain' that worsened. Masalva had emergency surgery on March 26. During his hospital stay, doctors discovered the infection, which had reached his lungs. He remains in critical but stable condition in a Dubai hospital. Espinosa said his client's lungs appear to be recovering after the type of bacteria was discovered and treated with a specific antibiotic. A GoFundMe campaign was launched to help cover Masalva's expenses, already raising more than $1.05 million in Mexican pesos, within three days. Close friend and fellow actor Mario Morán took to social media to share the news of his status. 'My brother is fighting for his life far from home. I want to ask for your help in this very difficult moment,' Morán said in a Spanish-language video on Instagram. 'As was made known yesterday, Manuel Masalva — who is one of my best friends (and) who is really like a brother to me — fell victim to an aggressive bacteria while he was on vacation. This led to him being in an induced coma and now his situation continues to be delicate.' In a follow-up post, Morán shared that Masalva's 'condition is still delicate,' while thanking fans for their support. Masalva portrayed Ramón Arellano Félix in the wildly popular Netflix show, which also starred Diego Luna, Michael Peña and Bad Bunny. _________
Khaleej Times
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'Narcos: Mexico' actor Manuel Masalva in medically induced coma in Dubai
Narcos: Mexico fame actor Manuel Masalva remains in critical, but stable condition after being placed in a medically induced coma following the contraction of a "very aggressive bacteria" while travelling in the Philippines, reported Deadline. According to the outlet, Jaime Jaramillo Espinosa, the CEO of Mexican management agency JIM Management and Masalva's manager first relayed the medical situation of the actor to the Los Angeles Times. It reported that Masalva is currently hospitalised in Dubai. In late March, the Narcos: Mexico actor underwent emergency surgery after doctors uncovered the bacterial infection which had then reached his lungs. According to Deadline, the actor is currently on antibiotics and his lungs are responding to treatment. Masalva's close friend Mario Moran came forward to support his close aide by asking for donations to the actor's family for the international costs associated with the actor's hospitalisation outside of his home country. Taking to his Instagram handle, the actor said, "My brother is fighting for his life far from home. I want to ask for your help in this very difficult moment." "As was announced yesterday, Manuel Masalva — who is one of my best friends, who is really like a brother to me — fell victim to a very aggressive bacteria while he was on vacation. And this led to him being in an induced coma, and until now his situation continues to be delicate. The medical costs are enormous and in a country where everything is even more difficult. Any help, no matter how small it may seem, can make a difference in this difficult moment. If you are able to contribute, we will express our heart-filled gratitude," said Moran. In a more recent post, he thanked people who donated, sent messages, and helped to garner support for the better health of the actor. He added that Masalva's condition remains delicate and that he is continuing to receive treatment accordingly. "Now all that remains is to wait and have faith that in the coming days or weeks he will begin to improve," he said, asking people for their prayers. According to Deadline, Mexican actor Masalva is best known for playing Ramon Arellano Felix in Netflix's Narcos: Mexico alongside Diego Luna, Michael Pena, Bad Bunny and Scoot McNairy. His credits also include the Univision telenovela La Rosa de Guadalupe and the biographical drama series La Guzman. Last year, Deadline announced he would appear in Netflix's series The Gringo Hunters, currently in post-production in Mexico City.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Narcos: Mexico 'Star Manuel Masalva in Coma After Contracting Infection
Actor Manuel Masalva is "fighting for his life" after contracting a bacterial infection while traveling. In a post on TikTok on Thursday, April 3, Masalva's friend and fellow actor Mario Morán shared that the Narcos: Mexico star, 43, had contracted a "very aggressive virus" while he was on vacation and was placed into an induced coma. "My brother is fighting for his life far away from home," Morán said in Spanish of Masalva, calling him "one of my best friends" in the heartfelt video. "... He fell victim to a very aggressive virus while he was on vacation and this led him to an induced coma. As of today, his situation remains delicate," Morán added. In a GoFundMe page set up for Masalva to help pay his medical expenses, Morán originally wrote that the kind of bacteria that had infected the actor was unknown, but in an update shared on Thursday, he wrote that doctors had identified the bacteria. "Manu remains in critical condition; the bacteria has already been detected, he's on antibiotics, and we're waiting for him to begin to improve," the update states. "Thank you for continuing to share this campaign on your social media so we can reach more people who can help. Together, we can make a huge difference for Manuel and provide him with the strength and support he needs to recover." While Morán has not shared Masalva's exact diagnosis, the Mayo Clinic states that infections such as encephalitis and meningitis are factors that might cause doctors to place patients in induced comas in severe cases, due to swelling of the brain, spinal cord or the tissues that surround the brain. In his TikTok video, Morán pointed his followers to the GoFundMe page, which has raised over $1 million Mexican pesos ($50,000 USD) as of Friday from more than 800 donors. "The medical costs are enormous and in a country where everything is more difficult, any help, no matter how small, can make the difference in this very difficult moment," Morán said in the video. "If you can contribute, we thank you with our entire hearts." Although Masalva shared photos of himself to social media traveling in the Philippines as recently as March 14, Morán did not say where his friend had contracted the disease or where he was being treated. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Masalva has starred in more than a dozen films and TV shows, including Narcos: Mexico, in which he played the nephew of crime boss Pablo Acosta alongside Diego Luna and Michael Peña. He also starred in La Guzmán, Netflix's 2019 biopic about Mexican singer Alejandra Guzmán. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix Star ‘Fighting for His Life' in Coma at 43
A 43-year-old actor known for starring in one of Netflix's more popular shows is tragically "fighting for his life" in a coma this weekend. Manuel Masalva, known for his role in "Narcos: Mexico," has been put in a medically induced coma. He was put in the coma after suffering from an aggressive bacterial infection. Masalva is believed to have gotten sick while on vacation. Mario Moran, a friend of the Netflix star, announced an update in a TikTok video this week. 'My brother is fighting for his life far away from home,' he said in a TikTok shared on Wednesday. 'As of today, his situation remains delicate." A GoFundMe has been set up to help with medical care and hospital bills. Hola, Due to an unknown bacteria, our beloved Manuel Masalva is in a hospital abroad in serious condition, so he needs financial assistance for all his expenses. Any support helps. Gracias! As of Sunday morning, more than $50,000 USD had been raised through the GoFundMe. Medical costs for Masalva's situation are "enormous," according to his friend. 'The medical costs are enormous and in a country where everything is more difficult, any help, no matter how small, can make the difference in this very difficult moment,' his friend said in the TikTok clip. 'If you can contribute, we thank you with our entire hearts.' The actor starred as Ramón Arellano Félix in Netflix's 'Narcos: Mexico.' The series was a spinoff of the original "Narcos," which detailed Pablo Escobar's rise as a drug kingpin coming out of Colombia. The Mexican actor starred alongside Michael Peña, Scoot McNairy, Diego Luna in the spinoff series. The show ran for three seasons before going off the air in 2021. Our thoughts are with Masalva and his friends and family members as they go through this difficult situation.
