Media Faces Backlash Over Actress Death Miscommunication

Bogotá, Colombia — A Colombian media outlet received a wave of criticism on June 4, 2025, after a social media post implied that actress Mabel Moreno had passed away. The post was intended to bid farewell to her character, ‘Gema‘, in the popular soap opera ‘La Reina del Flow‘, but led many fans to believe it was announcing Moreno’s actual death.

The network has been airing the third season of ‘La Reina del Flow’ from Monday to Friday, where audiences have already witnessed over 50 episodes filled with drama and plot twists, including the murder of ‘Gema’, a pivotal character. To commemorate the character, the channel shared a carousel of images on Instagram, which many viewers interpreted incorrectly.

Viewer reactions quickly flooded the comments section, with statements like, “What a tasteless post. Anyone looking at it might think they are saying goodbye to her in real life.” Another viewer remarked, “They should clarify things before posting such content,” highlighting the confusion and concern sparked by the announcement.

The post quickly garnered over 28,000 likes, indicating both the show’s popularity and the impact of the miscommunication. Some comments continued, “They killed the poor woman. It feels in bad taste,” and “It’s unfortunate they didn’t make it clear this was just a farewell to Gema and not to Mabel Moreno herself.”

This incident brings to light the importance of responsible communication in the media, particularly concerning sensitive topics such as death, whether fictional or real.