Beloved actress and director Maru Dueñas lost her life in a tragic car accident in 2017 while returning from filming scenes for the soap opera “Me declaro culpable.”
The Mexican entertainment world suffered a great loss in 2017 with the death of Maru Dueñas , an actress recognized for her participation in successful soap operas such as ‘La fea más bella’, ‘Lo que la vida me roba’, ‘Como dice el dicho’ and ‘La rosa de Guadalupe’.
His tragic death occurred in the early hours of November 11 of that year, as he was returning from filming scenes for the soap opera “Me declaro culpable,” a Televisa production released that same year.
The news shocked her colleagues in the arts and the public that followed her for years. Maru Dueñas was traveling with her husband, director and screenwriter Claudio Reyes Rubio , son of legendary actress María Rubio, famous for her role as Catalina Creel in “Cuna de lobos.” Both lost their lives in a car accident that profoundly affected the Mexican television industry.
What was the accident that took Maru Dueñas’s life like?
The tragic accident occurred at kilometer 45 of the Mexico-Cuernavaca highway when the SUV they were traveling in violently collided with a dump truck. Maru, Claudio, and other members of the production team were returning to Mexico City after a long day of filming the soap opera “Me declaro culpable,” for which she was in charge of directing dialogue.
The crash was devastating. The vehicle was completely destroyed, and both Maru Dueñas and Claudio Reyes died at the scene. Other passengers were seriously injured and rushed to nearby hospitals. The news shocked the artistic community, which was quick to express its grief and recognition of the careers of both.
Who was Maru Dueñas?
Maru Dueñas was an actress, director, and theater producer. She studied at Televisa’s Center for Artistic Education (CEA) and worked in various television and theater productions. One of her most memorable roles was as Lety’s friendly and loyal friend in the telenovela “La fea más bella,” which achieved high ratings in 2006.
In addition to her television work, Dueñas was a renowned musical theater actress, appearing in plays such as “Daddy Long Legs,” “A Chorus Line,” “Cats,” “Gipsy,” and “La Cage aux Folles.” Her talent, charisma, and professionalism made her a beloved figure both on and off the stage.
