Actress Aislinn Derbez announced the difficult news of her mother’s passing. Gabriela Michel, a respected Mexican voice actress and announcer, died at 65 due to a heart attack.
Derbez confirmed her mother’s death late Tuesday night. She shared her profound sadness on Instagram stories. The actress also requested privacy and respect to grieve peacefully with her family.
Aislinn Derbez is the only child of Gabriela Michel and actor Eugenio Derbez. Michel and Derbez were married in 1986 but divorced a year later, after a seven-year relationship in the late 1980s.
Aislinn has several siblings through both of her parents. Her mother, Gabriela Michel, later formed a new family with Jorge Alberto Aguilera. They had two daughters, Michelle and Chiara Aguilera.
Mexico’s National Association of Interpreters previously announced Michel’s death on Monday. Her passing has been widely mourned by artists across Latin America.
Michelle Aguilera is Aislinn’s older maternal sister, and they share a very close bond. Michelle works in announcing and audio production, carrying on her parents’ legacy in the industry. She has collaborated with Aislinn on projects such as the podcast “La Magia del Caos.” Aislinn describes Michelle as brilliant, a feminist, a constant reader, and strong-willed, reflecting their mutual admiration. Aislinn attended Michelle’s wedding in 2024, demonstrating their solid connection.
Chiara Aguilera, born in 2004, is known as the most private member of the family. She has built a career as a lawyer. Chiara has intentionally kept her life entirely out of the public sphere.
Her name is typically mentioned only in private family contexts. This highlights her decision to forge a professional path away from public scrutiny. Despite their age difference, she and Aislinn maintain a supportive and affectionate relationship.
In contrast to her maternal sisters, Aislinn’s paternal Derbez siblings are prominent public figures. Vadhir, José Eduardo, and Aitana Derbez are well-known for their acting careers. They also maintain a strong presence on social media and star in the reality show “De Viaje con los Derbez.”
Aislinn has shared many professional and personal milestones with her Derbez siblings. Their close, public, and complicit relationship has established them as one of Latin American entertainment’s most beloved families.