The Peruvian television Never before has the iconic children’s programme ‘Nubeluz’, known as ‘little dalina’, been offered such a festive and magical space for children as ‘Nubeluz’. In this show, Mónica Santa María, known as ‘little dalina’, was transformed into a Mary Poppins for young viewers. However, few knew the difficult reality she faced behind the scenes.
Throughout her life, Monica faced various situations that impacted her mental health. Her suicide attempts, which had begun years before, revealed the hidden pain she dealt with on a daily basis.
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Family problems and media pressure
According to testimonies from people close to him, the lack of family support in his career affected his emotional well-being. Monica Santa Maria marking the beginning of a series of personal challenges that would accompany her throughout her life.
The press stalking, endless tours and performances increased their anxiety and stress Many fans did not understand the complexity of her situation, since Monica always shined on screen.
The beloved host tried to seek professional help and underwent treatments, but the road to recovery was long and full of ups and downs.
“I was not surprised that he tried several times. People like that are born with a gun under their arm,” said Luis Carrizales Stoll, general producer of ‘Nubeluz’, on the subject, in the program Vidas Secretas.
Sexual blackmail and the ‘Caligula’ clan
The first ‘dalinas’ began to host ‘Nubeluz’ in 1990. Mónica Santa María Smith/Facebook
Eventually, they became known for having short-term relationships in which Monica was allegedly dependent. These included her brief romances with actor Diego Bertie and Arturo Bayly. With the latter, she became involved in sexual blackmail by the so-called “Clan Calígula”, a criminal gang that recorded celebrities in their privacy in order to extort them and their families for large sums of money.
How did Monica Santa Maria die?
On March 14, 1994, Monica made the decision to end her life at the age of 21. She was found dead in her bed by coroners, having died 32 hours prior to her discovery. Although her death was initially thought to be accidental, reports revealed that it was a suicide by gunshot. In addition, 60 pills of flunitrazepam, known as Rohypnol, were found, which she used to treat depression.
Her tragic death shocked the entire country, leaving a void in the hearts of those who knew her and admired her talent, as she had been a source of happiness in their childhoods for years.
The legacy of Monica Santa Maria lives on, not only as a talented entertainer, but also as a reminder of the importance of mental health. Today, her life and tragic passing are a call to empathy that no one should forget.
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