‘Narcos: Mexico’ actor Manuel Masalva in medical coma after bacterial infection
Actor Manuel Masalva, famed for his work on “Narcos: Mexico,” is currently in a medically-induced coma at a hospital in Dubai, suspected to have contracted a severe bacterial illness during his recent travels to the Philippines.
On March 18th, the 34-year-old actor made his way to a city in the Middle East following some time spent in the Philippines. His representative, Jaime Jaramillo Espinosa, shared this information with The Times.
Over the course of two days in Dubai, Masalva started experiencing growing internal distress and pain,” as stated by Jaramillo Espinosa.
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On March 26, Masalva required an emergency operation due to doctors finding harmful bacteria within him. This condition prevented his return trip to his hometown in Mexico. Subsequently, the infection spread to his lungs, necessitating a medical coma on the following day.
This week, I’ve seen some encouraging advancements in my health situation, although I still remain critically but stably ill.
According to Jaramillo Espinosa, on Monday, the doctors successfully determined the type of bacteria and prescribed the right antibiotic for him. Meanwhile, his respirator level dropped to 80%, indicating a response from his lungs.
Masalva’s family started a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for his medical expenses. Currently, the fundraiser has accumulated 1,028,520 Mexican pesos ($50,108), exceeding its target of 1 million Mexican pesos ($48,700). Jaramillo Espinosa mentioned that this goal was reached in just under three days.
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On Wednesday, fellow spirit-friend and Mexican actor, Mario Morán, shared an Instagram video post appealing for help and discussing the current situation.
My dear friend Manuel, who I consider more like a brother, has fallen critically ill due to an aggressive bacterial infection while he was on holiday. He’s currently fighting for his life and the situation remains precarious. I’m reaching out to you at this difficult time, hoping you could lend your support.
The medical expenses are substantial, especially in a challenging nation like ours. Even the slightest aid could bring significant relief during these tough times. Should you find yourself able to assist, know that my gratitude would be immeasurable.
Besides Jaramillo Espinosa showing appreciation, he’s also thankful to numerous individuals who’ve stood by Masalva. He continues to stay optimistic, hoping for further progress in the actor’s recovery.
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He’s robust and relatively young, and he appears to be in good health,” he stated. “[Our family] is confident that he will recover and awaken.
As reported by Jaramillo Espinosa, Masalva’s family finds themselves in a challenging circumstance and have chosen to remain silent about it at this time.
In my cinematic world, I had the privilege of embodying Ramón Arellano Félix in the gripping Netflix drama series “Narcos: Mexico,” sharing the screen with talents like Diego Luna, Bad Bunny, and Scoot McNairy. Not too long ago, I graced the small screen on the telenovela “La Rosa de Guadalupe” and more recently, I joined the cast of “La Guzmán.
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