Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Cuban |
| Date of Birth | 12/03/1974 |
| Age | 52 years (died on 12, Apr, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Caibarién, Cuba |
| Date of Death | 12/04/2026 |
Latest News about Zelma Morales
Cuban author Amir Valle and actor Ulises Toirac, along with other members of the Cuban artistic community, paid tribute to Zelma Morales following her death. Her son, actor Fabián Brando, described her as his 'protector and shield' in a previous interview, highlighting her significant role in his life and career. The Cuban artistic world mourned the loss of an emblematic figure of television drama from the 1980s.
Zelma Morales passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Miami, Florida, where she had been living since 2018. The renowned Cuban actress, born in Caibarién in 1974, was 70 years old at the time of her death. Her passing was confirmed by colleagues and friends from the Cuban artistic community, leaving a deep sorrow among those who knew her and the audience that followed her for decades. The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
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Bio/Wiki
| Description | Cuban actress recognized primarily for her work in Cuban telenovelas. She became one of the most popular actresses in Cuba before disappearing from national media. She was an iconic figure of Cuban television drama from the 1980s until her death in 2026. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Notable Features | Maintains an imposing presence and distinctive voice |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Institution | Escuela Nacional de Arte (ENA) |
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| Field | Acting |
| Notes | Admitted after attending preuniversitario Raúl Cepero Bonilla |
Personal Life
| Interests | Psychology - stated she would have pursued this profession if not for acting, due to her interest in helping people and listening to them |
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Relationships & More
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Family
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Career
| Theater |
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| Television Debut | La frontera del deber (1984) - police series |
| Notable Telenovelas |
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| Career Note | Chose television over theater after her early success |
| Film | Finlay (1987) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/zelmamorales/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Caibarién but settled in Havana from a young age | |
| 2. Received numerous love letters from adolescents during the broadcast of Hoy es siempre todavía | |
| 3. Had artistic interests from youth but initially enrolled in ENA on impulse | |
| 4. Was the only student to pass the ENA entrance exam from her preuniversitario cohort | |
| 5. Resided in Miami, USA, from 2018 until her death in 2026 |