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A night of emotions

The Juárez Theater in Guanajuato was the scene of the national tribute to Cecilia Suárez, within the framework of the Guanajuato International Film Festival (GIFF). Upon taking the microphone, his first gesture was to ask about the safety of a photographer who fell into the stage pit. Official reports confirmed that he did not suffer serious injuries.

The actress, known for Sex, modesty and tears and The House of Flowers, received the Silver Cross, an award given by the UNAM Film Library with metal remains from film development. “They can give you 8 thousand pesos for it,” joked Hugo Villa, director of the Filmoteca, during the delivery.

Gratitude and motherhood

Suárez arrived accompanied by her son Teo, whom she defined as her driving force. She remembered María Félix’s words about motherhood and confessed:

“I felt very happy and knowing that because of the nerves I was going to get, I wrote something in case I couldn’t say anything.”

She also stressed that the path of an actress is not understood without collective effort. “One tends to think that when one receives a tribute one must be of a certain age… the path of an actress and actor cannot be understood without collective effort,” he stated.

His film debut was in 1999; then came All the power, A perfect world and Elvira would give you my life, but I’m using it. As an activist, she has advocated for women’s rights, including before the UN.

Irene Azuela and director Ernesto Contreras participated in the event, who praised her work.

Therapy as a tool

During a master class, Suárez spoke unreservedly about his investment in mental health:

“We talk little about acting dynamics; you have to constantly review yourself: who you are and what tools you come with. Millions of pesos spent in therapy and many hours of self-reflection and knowing who I am I have had.”

The actress uses techniques such as psychomagic, created by Alejandro Jodorowsky, which combines theater, shamanic rites and psychoanalysis. In response to questions from the audience, he pointed out that the new acting generations feel anguish during breaks, when they should enjoy them. For her, in turbulent times, only collective effort allows us to move forward.

The alliance between Mattel and WWE takes a new turn by including Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide. The announcement was made during the San Diego Comic-Con 2026, where the first figure of the collection was presented: Mr. Iguana.

Nick Karamanos, general manager of Mattel’s Entertainment Alliance, called the addition of AAA “the next chapter” of this collaboration. He highlighted the cultural legacy of the Mexican promoter and the attractiveness of its characters for collectors.

Figures on sale in 2027

The figures will arrive starting in the fall of 2027. The expansion of the WWE-AAA alliance began in August 2025, when the American company integrated the Mexican promoter.

Mr. Iguana, originally from Culiacán, Sinaloa, was the first confirmed fighter. His figure recreates his characteristic outfit: green mask, body makeup and his inseparable stuffed iguana, “La Yesca”. Includes multiple points of articulation for combat poses.

In addition, the collection includes Psycho Clown, El Hijo del Vikingo and La Parka, with designs that respect their clothing and accessories. They are all part of the current AAA roster and have participated in WWE-related events.

Collectors expect new announcements in the coming months. The line could become one of the most attractive for followers of Mexican wrestling, recognizing its identity and tradition. With this collaboration, Mattel is committed to bringing representative characters of the national pankration to global shelves.

William Shatner, the iconic Star Trek actor, and his daughter Melanie managed to overcome a cancer diagnosis just a year apart. The experience transformed them.

A double battle

In 2022, 61-year-old Melanie Shatner felt a small lump in her chest. Although her recent mammogram was normal, she insisted on additional testing. The result: HER2 positive breast cancer with lymph node involvement. Her treatment included chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, 30 sessions of radiotherapy and targeted therapies.

“Overcoming the disease changed my life. I am no longer afraid, and I feel a lot of freedom and joy,” he told People.

Just as Melanie was beginning to see progress, another blow came. In June 2023, 95-year-old William Shatner was diagnosed with malignant melanoma that had already spread to the lungs and brain. The actor recalled: “They told me, ‘You have cancer. If you had come any later, you would be dead.’ See? That’s my life. I think the universe takes care of me.”

To surgery and immunotherapy

The actor underwent surgery to remove the tumor from his cheek and then received two years of immunotherapy. At the end of 2024, both were declared cancer-free. Melanie said that it was the third time she saw her father cry, when he knew that she was completely healthy.

Now father and daughter are channeling their experience into No Time but Now, a podcast that will premiere on July 29. There they will talk with doctors, specialists and survivors about health. Melanie has also become a speaker to raise awareness about breast cancer, while Shatner continues with musical projects.