Cuban actress and TV host Aylín Mujica is going through one of the most difficult times of her personal life following the death of her eldest son, Mauro Menéndez. The news came as a surprise to her while she was in Colombia participating in the filming of the reality show *Top Chef VIP*, a production she recently joined as one of the contestants.
According to various reports, the artist received the devastating news while filming the show, which forced her to temporarily halt her activities so she could travel to be with her family. The loss has sparked a wave of messages of support and solidarity from colleagues, friends, and fans, who have expressed their condolences on social media.
So far, the TV host has not issued a public statement regarding her son’s death.
Who was Mauro Menéndez, Aylín Mujica’s eldest son?
Mauro Menéndez was Aylín Mujica’s eldest son, born of her marriage to Cuban musician Osamu Menéndez. He was born in the mid-1990s, and over the years, he decided to pursue his own career in the entertainment industry.
Unlike his mother, Mauro found his passion in electronic music, working as a DJ and music producer. From Miami, where he lived, he worked on various buzzy projects related to event production and music creation, building a career of his own away from the television spotlight that had always followed his family.
His passing has caused great sadness among those who knew him, both professionally and personally.
In addition to Mauro, the actress is the mother of two other children, born from different relationships.
Her second son is Alejandro Gavira, from her relationship with Mexican producer Alejandro Gavira. Unlike his older brother, Alejandro has chosen to stay out of the media spotlight and lead a much more private life.
The youngest member of the family is Violeta Valenzuela, daughter of Colombian actor Gabriel Valenzuela. The young woman has drawn attention on several occasions due to her striking resemblance to her mother, who often publicly expresses her pride in her three children.
The possible cause of death
According to information reported by journalist Mandy Fridmann through her news outlet, Las Top News, Mauro Menéndez reportedly died of a heart attack while in Miami.
So far, the family has not officially confirmed this account or provided any additional details about the circumstances of the death, so the information remains unofficial.
Meanwhile, Aylín’s friends and followers have chosen to send messages of respect and support, refraining from speculation about this sensitive time.
Aylín Mujica began her artistic training at a very young age in Cuba, where she studied folk dance, classical ballet, and acting. In 1992, she decided to move to Mexico in search of new professional opportunities and began working as a model in commercials and music videos.
Her big break came in 1995 when she appeared in the Televisa telenovela *La dueña*, playing Fabiola, a character that quickly made her one of the most memorable villains in Mexican television.
She later joined TV Azteca, appearing in productions such as *Yacaranday*, *Señora*, *Háblame de amor*, and *Agua y aceite*. At the same time, she built a successful career as a host on the show *Tempranito*, before expanding her career to the United States, where she worked for several years with Telemundo.
In recent years, he has returned to Mexican television with projects such as the telenovela *Como tú no hay dos* and the reality show *Soy famoso, ¡sácame de aquí!*, while also remaining active in theater.
Her career has been recognized with a star on Mexico City’s Paseo de las Luminarias, and she recently announced her return to TelevisaUnivision to join a new buzzy cooking-related project.
Today, however, this significant professional milestone has been overshadowed by the deep sadness she and her family are experiencing following the loss of Mauro Menéndez—an event that has shaken the entertainment world and sparked an outpouring of support for the actress during one of the most painful times of her life.