GUATEMALA.— Once again mourning has taken over the entertainment industry; and a strong commotion has been caused by the announcement of the death of a dear host of TV Azteca y exMiss.
The company itself was in charge of confirming the death with a message in which it was not only highlighted that her charisma made her one of the audience’s favorites, but also as her “unmatched delivery” inspired several.
The news of his death also caused sadness, as it was indicated that the TV presenter He lost his life at just 28 years old.
Who is the TV Azteca host who died and what did she die from?
It is about Raquel Escalante, who according to TV Azteca Guate, died last Friday night December 28.
Likewise, international media reported that the ex Miss Guatemala Intercontinentaldied after a long fight against cancer, although what type was not specified.
“Rachel Escalante “She became one of the most beloved figures of our television house thanks to her charisma, professionalism and unmatched dedication… Her light, kindness and strength inspired thousands of followers who today regret her departure,” reads the message that the television station issued confirming the death of the former beauty queen.
Likewise, the Guatemalan press pointed out that during the last months of her life, the presenter of the program What a Chilero! faced a tough battle against cancer.
And although his health was greatly affected, Rachel Escalante He never lost hope of recovery. That is why the host of TV Azteca Guate Until the last moment that his illness allowed him, he was at the head of the television cameras.
It was her dedication and professionalism, as the television station highlighted, that made her one of the most important figures of Guatemalan television.
Who was Raquel Escalante, What did the TV Azteca host die?
Before earning a special place in the Guatemalan television and in the hearts of thousands of people who followed her every day in the program What a Chilero!the 28-year-old started in the world of modeling.
Therefore, the one born in Santa Rosa, Guatemala, shined in international beauty pageants: She was fourth finalist in Miss City Tourism World 2017 and participated in the final of Miss Tourism World in china. In 2021, she reached an important milestone: she was crowned Miss Guatemala Intercontinental, becoming one of the most prominent representatives of the country.
After going through beauty pageants, she decided get into television so in addition to being a model she was actress y TV host, It was this facet that made Rachel Escalante in one of the favorite faces of Guatemalan television.
TV Azteca host opens up and talks about her cancer diagnosis
In addition to the fact that it was favorite drivers of the public for their participation in the program What a Chilero!the same thing that led her to catapult her career on television, Raquel stood out for being a woman of faith.
In March 2024, Rachel Escalante announced that she was subjected to a surgery to try to combat cancer, A month later he announced his return to the program televisionsince it was already in the remission phase, meaning that the cancer had apparently disappeared due to the treatment.
But in August 2024 shared again the news that cancer that had gone into remission, had returned. From the hospital, through his social networks he requested blood donors.
“Today I want to open my heart to you and share with you news that, although difficult, I face with the same courage that has always accompanied me. Some time ago I was diagnosed with cancer and had managed to go into remission, but that fight is not over. Cancer has returned to my life. I’m not going to lie to you, the road ahead will not be easy, but I am prepared to face each challenge with the same determination as before,” the model also declared at the time.
Furthermore, the TV host’s family tearfully asked for financial help, since the treatments were very expensive and they could no longer afford it.
To December of that same year (2024) Rachel Escalante appeared on social networks, without her golden hairdue to aggressive cancer treatments; Even so, the young woman showed herself with all the attitude and hope of recovering her health.
In February 2025, the TV host He had to return to the hospital again and undergo surgery, from which fortunately she escaped well. But in April the health of Rachel She was once again strongly affected, that month she made her last publication on her social networks.
He shared a series of photographs which was accompanied by an emotional message that he wrote and in which he hinted that he continued to maintain hope.
“I’m not a model in a photo. I am a woman who has experienced pain, who has faced fear and who Still, choose to continue shining. This is me: body, soul and spirit in the hands of God. And if this image touches your heart, let it be a reminder that you too can get up again and again”.
*With information from Record y The Herald of Mexico.