The Mexican dubbing industry experienced a day of deep sadness on Monday, November 24, after the death of Gabriela Michel, an outstanding dubbing actress, voice-over artist and widely respected figure in the industry, was confirmed. The death occurred around 7:00 a.m., according to several media reports, and the news quickly spread through social networks, generating commotion among colleagues, fans and specialists in Latin American dubbing.
Although the news began to circulate in the morning, it was not until the evening that his daughter, actress Aislinn Derbez, publicly confirmed the unfortunate loss.
Through a message on Instagram, the star of A la mala and La casa de las flores shared a text full of emotion and gratitude: “I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the love I have received. It is with deep sadness that I share that my mom passed away due to a heart attack. At this moment I need to live my grief in peace, in the company of my family, and process this loss from a place of love. I thank you for your respect.
The message was accompanied by an explicit request for privacy to allow the family to grieve without media pressure.
The Asociación Nacional de Intérpretes (ANDI) also issued an official message on social networks to bid farewell to the actress, highlighting her important contribution to television and dubbing in Mexico.
In their publication they wrote: “The Asociación Nacional de Intérpretes announces the sad passing of our interpreter member Gabriela Michel. Mexican actress with an extensive career in television and the world of dubbing, her voice allowed characters such as Samantha Jones from Sex and the City to be heard in Spanish”.
The agency offered condolences to his family and recalled his legacy in the industry.
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Gabriela Michel was part of the Latin American dubbing universe with performances in productions such as “Santa Clause”, “Tinker Bell”, TV series and numerous programs. Her vocal talent made her a sought-after figure in both film and television, in addition to working as a professional voice-over artist in different projects.
Her voice was also key in bringing international characters to Spanish-speaking audiences, which consolidated her as one of the most beloved actresses in the industry.
From the intimate sphere, Gabriela Michel had a life closely linked to the artistic milieu. Her first marriage was to actor and producer Eugenio Derbez, with whom she had her eldest daughter, Aislinn Derbez. The relationship ended in 1987.
She later married Jorge Alberto Aguilera, known for his work as announcer and host of the iconic program En familia con Chabelo. With him she had two daughters: Chiara Aguilera and Michelle Aguilera. Although away from television, Michelle follows in her father’s footsteps in voice-over and participates with Aislinn in his podcast.
After her death, colleagues, dubbing actors, journalists and entertainment figures shared messages of respect and recognition. They all emphasized the mark Gabriela Michel left on Mexican audiovisual culture: an unmistakable voice, a solid career and an artistic legacy that will live on in the public’s memory.
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