The drama of Mario Cimarro: from the massive success of Juan Reyes in Passion of gavilanes to denounce that it is banned on TV

Mario Cimarro, a Cuban-born actor who rose to fame through his role as Juan Reyes in the Colombian telenovela Pasión de gavilanes, has publicly accused Telemundo of blocking him from working in television for the past five years. The veteran performer, now 55, claims he is unable to secure roles either within Telemundo's productions or with other Mexican networks such as Televisa or TV Azteca. He also says that Telemundo has prevented his agents from securing work elsewhere, including in Miami, despite his efforts to adapt to industry expectations. Cimarro gained international recognition during the early 2000s after starring alongside actors such as Michel Brown, Juan Alfonso Baptista, Danna García, Paola Rey, and Natasha Klauss in Pasión de gavilanes, which aired from 2003 to 2004. His performance in the show established him as one of the leading Latin American actors of his generation. However, in recent years, his career has reportedly declined significantly, with fewer opportunities coming his way. This prompted him to release a video online in which he expressed frustration over being excluded from the industry. In the video, Cimarro stated that Telemundo had effectively placed a ban on his participation in any projects, whether directly under their banner or indirectly through other networks. He emphasized that this restriction extended beyond Telemundo’s own productions, preventing his representatives from finding alternative employment in Mexico or the United States. “They don’t let me work anywhere,” he said, adding that even in Miami, where he currently resides, he was unable to find new opportunities. The actor described how he attempted to comply with industry standards by recording auditions with a neutral accent, as requested by producers. Despite this effort, he claimed that Telemundo continued to block his access to roles. He argued that in Hollywood, actors typically rely on their agents to negotiate roles rather than auditioning themselves. “I always act in good faith,” he said, explaining that he had sent auditions to producers, only to be told that his accent did not meet their requirements. He insisted that he could adjust his accent quickly but was still denied opportunities. Cimarro also criticized Telemundo for failing to reflect modern diversity in its programming. He pointed out that the United States, particularly states like Florida and Miami, have large populations of immigrants from countries such as Cuba, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Haiti, Guatemala, and Peru. He suggested that Telemundo should evolve to better represent these communities in its content. His plea for help comes amid personal challenges. Cimarro recently announced his divorce from Bronislava Gregušová, known as Broni Gregus, a Slovak model and mother of his three-year-old daughter, Brianna. The couple had been together for eight years before separating. Rumors of their estrangement began circulating in 2025 after they stopped appearing together on social media. Last week, Gregus confirmed the split, stating she had returned to Slovakia with their daughter. She shared photos of herself and Brianna in her home country, expressing happiness about starting anew. While Cimarro has not commented on his personal life since the announcement, he has focused on his professional struggles. Born in Havana, Cimarro made his acting debut in 1995 with the film Acapulco, cuerpo y alma. From there, his career steadily climbed, with notable roles in series such as Gata salvaje, La usurpadora, and La mujer de mi vida. He formed a relationship with Spanish actress Natalia Streignard, which lasted from 1999 to 2006. Following Pasión de gavilanes, Cimarro continued to appear in popular telenovelas, including El cuerpo del deseo, Los herederos del monte, and Vuelve temprano. In 2022, he worked with Juan Alfonso Baptista again, though details of the project were not specified. His current situation highlights concerns about how long-term relationships with major networks can impact an actor’s future prospects, especially in an evolving entertainment landscape.