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Natalia Salas Exits 'Eres mi Bien' After Revealing Cancer Has Returned

Producers recast Mechita with Ximena Díaz following the actress’s comeback to fiction after nine years.

Overview

  • Salas announced she is stepping away from the telenovela to focus on her health after disclosing a cancer recurrence.
  • She said the breast cancer she overcame three years ago has metastasized to a vertebra, outlining biopsies, radiosurgery, antihormonal therapy and a planned bilateral oophorectomy with salpingectomy.
  • Ximena Díaz assumes the role of Mechita and publicly pledged to honor and care for the character.
  • In an emotional Instagram post, Salas thanked the production for her return to television and shared behind‑the‑scenes photos with castmates, including Mónica Sánchez.
  • Fans and colleagues flooded social platforms with messages of support and wishes for her recovery.