Cuban host Aylín Mujica's eldest son dies at 31

Cuban host Aylín Mujica is experiencing a profound loss following the death of her eldest son, Mauro, at the age of 31. The news reached Mujica while she was in Colombia filming "Top Chef VIP." Mauro Menéndez, Mujica's firstborn, was born in the mid-1990s to her marriage with Cuban musician Osamu Menéndez. He pursued a career in the arts as a DJ and music producer. According to journalist Mandy Fridmann, a heart attack is suspected as the cause of Mauro's death. He resided in Miami. Mujica has two other children: Alejandro Gavira, from her relationship with Mexican producer Alejandro Gavira, who maintains a low profile; and Violeta Valenzuela, her youngest, from her union with Colombian actor Gabriel Valenzuela. Violeta bears a striking resemblance to her mother. Mujica, who began her artistic training in Cuba with dance, ballet, and drama, moved to Mexico in 1992. She gained prominence as an actress in the 1995 telenovela "La dueña," where her portrayal of Fabiola established her as a memorable villain. She later joined TV Azteca, starring in "Yacaranday" and other productions, and also hosted the program "Tempranito." Her career expanded to Telemundo in the United States, while continuing projects in Mexico. Recently, she returned to open television with the telenovela "Como tú no hay dos" (2020) and the reality show "Soy famoso, ¡sácame de aquí!" (2022), alongside a theater career. Her work was recognized with a star on the Paseo de las Luminarias in Mexico City, and she had recently confirmed a new cooking project with TelevisaUnivision.