According to Deadline, Manuel Masalva (La Rosa de Guadalupe, La Guzmán), remains in critical but stable condition after contracting “very aggressive bacteria” while traveling in the Philippines. Masalva was placed in a medically induced coma following the discovery of the infection, which had reached his lungs. The actor is currently hospitalized in Dubai, where he is undergoing treatment, Deadline confirmed.
Jaime Jaramillo Espinosa (CEO of JIM Management), confirmed the news to Deadline, revealing that Masalva underwent emergency surgery in late March to treat the infection. Espinosa told Deadline that the actor is on antibiotics and his lungs have started to respond to the treatment. “He is stable for now, but his situation remains delicate,” Espinosa said.
As Masalva continues to fight for his life, fellow Mexican actor Mario Morán (Dani Who?, Los ricos también lloran), a close friend of Masalva, has turned to social media to ask for donations to cover the mounting medical costs. Morán shared a heartfelt message in an Instagram video urging fans to contribute to Masalva’s GoFundMe, explaining the severity of the situation. “My brother is fighting for his life far from home… the medical costs are enormous, and in a country where everything is even more difficult,” Morán said, according to Deadline.
Morán expressed gratitude to those who have contributed and continues to update supporters on Masalva’s progress. “Now all that remains is to wait and have faith that in the coming days or weeks he will begin to improve,” Morán added, asking for prayers during this challenging time, Deadline reported.
Masalva, who has built a strong reputation with his roles in both Narcos: Mexico and the biographical drama La Guzmán, was set to appear in Netflix’s The Gringo Hunters, currently in post-production. This new project was one of the actor’s latest career milestones, and fans eagerly anticipated his upcoming work. As Masalva continues to recover, both his supporters and peers hope to see him return to the screen soon, as reported by Deadline.
As Masalva battles through his critical condition, the support from his fans, colleagues, and loved ones remains vital. With his lungs responding to treatment, there is hope that the actor will pull through. For now, those close to him continue to focus on helping him recover and look forward to the day he can resume his promising career. Deadline will continue to monitor the situation as updates become available.