Colombia is in mourning after the death of the prominent actress Sandra Reyes who died at age 49 after a brave fight against breast cancer. The news was confirmed by his representative, Claudia Florez through a message published on X (formerly Twitter), where he expressed his pain at the departure of the talented artist.
Sandra Reyes, actress of ‘Pedro el escamoso’, died at the age of 49
Sandra Reyes He was one of the most beloved figures on Colombian television, known for his charisma, versatility and for his iconic roles in important television productions. Throughout her career, she left an indelible mark on the small screen, but one of her most memorable roles is ‘Paula Davila ‘ in the successful soap opera ‘Pedro el escamoso’. His interpretation of this character, which allowed him to connect with a wide audience, became a benchmark on Colombian television.
The actor Miguel Varoni who co-starred with Reyes in ‘Pedro el escamoso’, expressed her deep sadness at the loss of her friend and colleague. “Goodbye, my Doctor Paula… she doesn’t know how much she’s going to miss me,” Varoni wrote on her social networks, accompanied by a photograph of both of them in the series, showing the closeness and great professional relationship they shared.
The Minister of Culture, Juan David Correa, expressed his regret for her death and highlighted her impact on youth television in the 90s, as well as her relevance in soap operas, describing her as one of the great Colombian actresses.
“Today we say goodbye to Sandra Reyes, an actress who left an indelible mark in the history of Colombian television. She accompanied entire generations with unforgettable roles in soap operas that marked different eras, such as ‘Classe Apart’, ‘The President’s Woman’, ‘ Pedro el escamoso’, ‘La saga’, ‘Rigo’ and many others. He also ventured into cinema, in films like ‘Pena maximum’,” they wrote in a statement.
