What happened to 'Narcos: Mexico' actor Manuel Masalva? Star breaks silence after coma

Actor Manuel Masalva, famous for playing the role of Ramón Arellano Félix in the series Narcos: Mexico and Luis Enrique Guzmán in La Guzmán, is now conscious after three months in a coma.

Manuel Masalva was hospitalized in Dubai in March 2025 after developing a serious bacterial infection. According to reports, the infection was harmful and had spread to his lungs, which led doctors to place him in a medically induced coma. The actor’s family also started a GoFundMe to help cover his treatment.

In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, his manager, Jaime Jaramillo Espinosa, explained the situation by saying:

"[After] about two days in Dubai, Masalva began to feel internal discomfort and pain, which increased by the day."

He further added:

"On Monday, the doctors were able to identify the type of bacteria and administer the appropriate antibiotic he needs. On the other hand, his respirator was lowered to 80%, which means that his lungs are reacting."

The update brought relief and hope to fans who had been praying for his speedy recovery.

Manuel Masalva shares first post following health battle

On July 7, Manuel Masalva shared with fans that he had finally woken up from his coma after 105 days. His post, originally posted in Spanish, read:

"I’m healing. I want to profoundly thank you all for the support you have given me and continue to give me, in every sense, every one of you. I believe more than ever that unity creates strength."

Updating fans on his recovery, he added:

"This has just begun, there is still a long way to go, but I feel blessed, strong, reborn, and accompanied. God has given us a new opportunity at life, God has given me a new life."

The news brought comfort to fans who had been waiting for his return. Many fans and celebrities sent their best wishes to the actor in the comments.

Manuel Masalva shared that it had been 81 days since he last breathed fresh air. In another part of his post, he said he wasn’t sure if he fully understood everything that had happened or just parts of it. He further added that the experience felt never-ending, and there’s still a long road ahead. Masalva ended the post with the statement:

"I just want to give the strongest thanks that I can give to God, my family, my doctors and all those people that have supported me since the start of this process. I owe you all my life."

According to IMDb, his most recent role was as Antonio in Si El Humo No Da Señales (2024). His next projects have not been publicly announced or listed yet.

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