Mexican actress Thalí García recently revealed she was diagnosed with cancer a few weeks ago, capping off what she described as an especially difficult year. Known for her roles in the telenovela 'El Señor de los Cielos' and the reality show 'La Casa de los Famosos,' García reflected on 2024 as a year of relentless struggles.
"It felt like one blow after another," she told Mexican magazine TVyNotas, sharing details of her health crisis and expressing gratitude despite the challenges.
A difficult year
The year began on a high note for García, who joined the fourth season of 'La Casa de los Famosos.' However, her time on the Telemundo reality show was marred by controversy, ultimately ending with her abrupt exit from the house. The drama dragged on for months, with public accusations and threats of lawsuits before finally subsiding.
Since then, García has not returned to acting, and her husband, director Felipe Aguilar, has also faced professional instability. She focused on personal growth, publishing a book, and spending several weeks honing her acting skills in New York.
In early December, García promoted the Prime Video series 'La Liberación,' premiering January 17. It remains unclear whether she attended the Mexico City premiere as a guest or to support the cast.
Shortly after, she faced another personal tragedy—the death of her ex-husband, actor Gabriel Romero, who was also her best friend and the father of her eldest daughter.
Thalí García's cancer diagnosis
Despite these hardships, García found a silver lining in detecting her cancer early. "I feel blessed that it was caught in time," she said, easing fans' concerns. She also highlighted the financial and logistical challenges many Latinos face when seeking medical care in the U.S.
"In early November, I was changing clothes and noticed a dark spot on my skin in the mirror. I called my sister to take a video so I could send it to my dermatologist, Dr. Paola Castañeda. None of us liked how it looked. She urged me to see a specialist in the U.S., but I didn't have insurance, and the biopsy was extremely expensive. So, I returned to Mexico," García explained.
Her doctor immediately recommended surgery. "I had the procedure on November 21, and it was successful. The suspected melanoma hadn't spread to my lymph nodes or beyond the skin's dermis. I didn't need chemotherapy or radiation," she said, though she admitted to feeling scared at the possibility of a worse outcome.
Her experience was much different from Puerto Rican actress Dayanara Torres, who underwent four rounds of chemotherapy for melanoma on her leg. García emphasized the importance of early detection, urging people to monitor their skin closely.
García also shared that her battle with cancer is far from over. "Once diagnosed, you have to monitor your skin for life. There are specific warning signs—like asymmetry or changes in color—that people need to watch for," she advised.
Reflecting on her turbulent year, García admitted it tested her resilience. "This year felt like one challenge after another," she said, her voice breaking. "But I feel blessed to have caught the cancer early. I'm healthy, strong, and resilient. My family and I are grieving the loss of my ex-husband, but we're leaning on God and those who love us. We'll keep pushing forward," she concluded.
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