Mexican actor Manuel Masalva, renowned for his part in " Narcos: Mexico He is currently in a medically induced coma at a hospital in Dubai following a possible severe bacterial infection acquired during his latest visit to the Philippines.
The 34-year-old performer reached the Middle Eastern metropolis on March 18 following some time in the Philippines, as stated by his representative Jaime Jaramillo Espinosa to The Times.
"After spending roughly two days in Dubai, Masalva started experiencing increasing internal discomfort and pain with each passing day," according to Jaramillo Espinosa.
On March 26, Masalva had an urgent operation when doctors found the bacteria, preventing him from returning to his home in Mexico. The next day, the infection spread to his lungs, leading to him being placed in a medically induced coma.
Although he continues to be in a serious yet stable state, recent developments this week have shown promising signs for Masalva’s well-being.
Dr. Jaramillo Espinosa stated that on Monday, the medical team successfully identified the specific strain of bacteria and started administering the required antibiotics. Additionally, they reduced the ventilator support to 80%, indicating an improvement in lung function.
Masalva’s family launched a GoFundMe To fund his medical expenses, he has managed to raise so far 1,028,520 Mexican pesos ($50,108). This amount exceeds the initial target of 1 million Mexican pesos ($48,700) set by Jaramillo Espinosa, highlighting that they hit this mark in under three days.
fellow Mexican actor and close friend of "Masalva," Mario Morán, published an Instagram video post On Wednesday, we tackled the issue and sought assistance.
My brother is battling for his life away from home. In this extremely tough time, I am seeking your assistance," Morán stated in Spanish. "As was disclosed yesterday, Manuel Masalva — who is not only one of my closest friends but also like a brother to me — became infected with a virulent bacterium during his holiday. This resulted in him being placed into an induced coma, and his condition remains critical.
Medical expenses are extremely high here, especially considering how much harder things are overall in this country. Even the smallest assistance could significantly impact someone during such challenging times. Should you be capable of lending support, I would express my gratitude from the depths of my heart.
Jaramillo Espinosa likewise conveyed his thanks to all those who have shown their support for Masalva and continues to remain optimistic about further advancements for the actor.
He is robust and still youthful. His health is good," he stated. "[His relatives and I] firmly believe that he will recover and regain consciousness.
Jaramillo Espinosa states that Masalva’s family is presently struggling with the circumstances and has chosen not to make any comments on the matter.
Masalva portrayed the character of Ramón Arellano Félix in the Netflix crime thriller "Narcos: Mexico," which co-starred actors like Diego Luna, Bad Bunny, and Scoot McNairy. Additionally, he appeared in the popular soap opera "La Rosa de Guadalupe" and most recently starred in the series "La Guzmán."
This tale initially surfaced in Los Angeles Times .