The iconic Mexican actress Adela Noriega -who starred in classics such as Quinceañera, El privilegio de amar, El manantial, Amor real and Fuego en la sangre-has been away from television since 2008, when she played Sofía Elizondo in the successful Televisa production that shared the screen with Eduardo Yáñez and Jorge Salinas.
Since then, Noriega has moved to the United States, although it is unknown if she resides in places like Miami or Weston, Florida, but she has never been captured anywhere and her current life is a mystery.
Carla Estrada responds: “She wants it”.
In June and July 2025 rumors of his death emerged accompanied by an alleged clip generated with artificial intelligence.
Fortunately, specialized media and journalists such as Martha Figueroa and Raúl Gutiérrez confirmed that Adela is alive and well.
Producer Carla Estrada, creator of such hits as El privilegio de amar, El manantial and Amor real, expressed in recent interviews her interest in working again with Noriega.
In statements to TVyNovelas, she commented: “I would like her return to television to be with me. The public is asking for it, they want to see us together again. And I know she wants it too.
In addition, in a conversation with Univision (July 17, 2025), Estrada said that, despite not having had direct contact lately, he has heard that Adela would be interested in returning: “I’m happy, but I haven’t reached her, nor have I looked for her… she takes her time, but she chooses her projects very well. I hope she comes back and with me”.
This marks an important nuance: Estrada’s interest is evident, although there is still no date, project or official confirmation.
What does this mean for the U.S. audience?
For U.S. Hispanic audiences, accustomed to consuming telenovelas on networks such as Univision, Telemundo or platforms such as ViX, the return of Adela Noriega would be a major event.
His figure is synonymous with quality, nostalgia and high ratings.
Estrada is considered a key figure in the industry: with a career that spans from the 1980s to the production of series such as Gloria Trevi: ellas soy yo (2023), his endorsement represents a seal of guarantee.
When could Adela Noriega be seen again?
According to Estrada, there has been no recent direct communication with Noriega; however, he admitted to having received signals that she also wants him.
Adela is known for choosing her roles carefully. After her departure in 2008, her reappearance would require a solid script and a project that merits her return.
Noriega has been out of the spotlight for 17 years. The last production was more than a decade and a half ago, which may lead her to look for something truly special.
Los rumores en torno a la vida de Adela Noriega no cesan desde que se desapareció de la televisión, pues hasta aseguraban que estaba muerta, que padecía cáncer o que incluso vendía casas en Estados Unidos
The hope that the actress will return
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The current outlook suggests that: Rumors of death have been denied and Adela is confirmed to be well.
Carla Estrada desires and believes in his return, although there is still no formal contact.
Noriega will be waiting for a special story; this is not a rushed return.
His possible return would generate great enthusiasm among Hispanic audiences, accustomed to his career and charisma.
So far, expectations are growing, but the next step is still missing: a formal contact, a script, and an official confirmation.
For the U.S. Hispanic community, her return would mean not only the return of an iconic figure, but also the opportunity to see quality telenovelas relaunched with Televisa-Estrada’s stamp.
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