‘Narcos’ Star Manuel Masalva in Coma After Contracting Infection, Friend Says

‘Narcos’ Actor Manuel Masalva
In Coma Because of Infection, Friend Says

Published April 4, 2025 3:42 PM PDT

Manuel Masalva — an actor best known for his role in “Narcos: Mexico” — is in a coma because of an infection … this according to fellow actor Mario Morán.

Morán announced the news in a TikTok posted Thursday … telling fans he’d contracted a “very aggressive virus” while on vacation.

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Masalva was taken to the hospital and put in a medically induced coma, Morán says in Spanish … before calling his situation “delicate.”

It’s unclear where Manuel was on vacation … but, it appears he’s still far from home. A GoFundMe to support Manuel has also been set up.

In “Narcos: Mexico” Masalva played Ramón Arellano Félix — a real person who cofounded and led the Tijuana Cartel before he was killed in a gunfight in 2002.

While most American fans will recognize him from ‘Narcos,’ he’s appeared in a number of shows and movies throughout the years … including “La Guzmán,” “Mi corazón es Tuyo,” and the LGBTQ+-focused show “Tengo que morir todas las noches.”

We’ve reached out to Manuel’s team … so far, no word back.

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