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Tragedy on "Sin senos sí hay paraíso" Set: Three Dead in Bogotá Incident

Tragedy on "Sin senos sí hay paraíso" Set: Three Dead in Bogotá Incident

From El Universal · (10m ago) Spanish Critical tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Three people died, including the attacker, during an incident on the set of the series "Sin senos sí hay paraíso" in Bogotá.
  • An unknown assailant attacked two technical staff members before being subdued and killed in the ensuing struggle.
  • The cast and crew expressed their grief, with actress Carmen Villalobos dedicating an award to the victims.

A shocking tragedy has struck the production of the popular series "Sin senos sí hay paraíso" in Bogotá, Colombia, leaving three dead and casting a somber shadow over the entertainment industry. The incident, which occurred on a public street, involved an assailant attacking two members of the technical staff. In the ensuing chaos as bystanders intervened, the attacker also lost his life, according to police reports.

In the afternoon, on a public street, a man attacked a citizen without a word; then, people who were in this place came out in defense of the victim. Unfortunately, as a result of this fight, the aggressor died and two other victims.

— Giovanny CristanchoCommander of the Bogotá Police, describing the incident.

The immediate aftermath saw an outpouring of grief from the series' cast and crew. A poignant message was shared on the show's social media: "Silence on set, in memory of the colleagues from Sin senos sí hay paraíso (SSSHP) who passed away today." The somber mood was palpable even at the Premios India Catalina awards ceremony, where actress Carmen Villalobos, upon receiving her award, dedicated it to the victims, stating, "Unfortunately, today my heart is broken because of something that happened on the project I am on today, my heart is with the families of the production today, I dedicate this from here to heaven."

Silence on set, in memory of the colleagues from Sin senos sí hay paraíso (SSSHP) who passed away today.

— Sin senos sí hay paraíso social mediaA message posted on the series' social media following the tragic event.

This incident also brings to light the passing of veteran actor Ricardo de Pascual, whose final role was in the program "Tomy Zombie." The National Association of Actors (ANDA) expressed its condolences, marking his death on April 21, 2026, at the age of 85. While the article mentions his passing and the tragic events on the "Sin senos sí hay paraíso" set, it also briefly touches upon unrelated achievements of other artists, such as a musical group's collaboration with Andrea Bocelli and their involvement in a FIFA album.

Unfortunately, today my heart is broken because of something that happened on the project I am on today, my heart is with the families of the production today, I dedicate this from here to heaven.

— Carmen VillalobosActress Carmen Villalobos upon receiving her award at the Premios India Catalina.

From a Colombian perspective, this event is a deeply distressing reminder of the violence that can intrude upon everyday life, even in seemingly secure environments like a film set. The loss of life, particularly of those working behind the scenes, is a tragedy that resonates with the community. The dedication by Carmen Villalobos highlights the solidarity within the artistic community and their shared grief. While the article attempts to cover multiple news items, the core story is the profound sadness and shock felt by those connected to the production and the broader Colombian public.

The National Association of Actors regrets the sensitive passing of our colleague Ricardo de Pascual @ricardodepascual. Our deepest condolences to family, friends, and colleagues. Rest in Peace.

— ANDA (Asociación Nacional de Actores)The official statement announcing the death of actor Ricardo de Pascual.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.