Mexican actress Aislinn Derbez is in mourning following the death of her mother, voice actress Gabriela Castrejón Michel, at the reported age of 65 in Mexico City.

The National Association of Interpreters (Asociación Nacional de Intérpretes, ANDI) publicly confirmed Michel’s death in a condolence message on its social platforms, recognizing her as a member of the guild and sending sympathies to her family and friends.

ANDI’s statement did not specify the cause of death, limiting its message to announcing the “sensitive passing” of Michel and offering condolences on behalf of its board and oversight committee.

As of the latest reports, neither Aislinn Derbez nor other close family members have issued a detailed public statement about the circumstances or funeral arrangements.

Reported cause: accident at home

While the family has not officially disclosed the cause, several entertainment outlets report that Michel died after what has been described as a domestic accident at her home.

Influencer and entertainment commentator Jacqueline Martínez “Chamonic,” who first circulated news of the death, stated that Michel reportedly passed away around 7:00 am on Monday, November 24, in Mexico City, allegedly as a consequence of an accident in her residence.

Authorities and the family have not publicly detailed the type of accident or provided an official medical cause, so available information remains based on these early journalistic and influencer accounts.

Career in acting and voice work

Born in Mexico City, Gabriela Castrejón Michel showed interest in acting and dance from a young age and pursued formal studies in both disciplines. She later became known primarily as a voice actress, participating in the Spanish-language dubbing of various film and television projects and earning recognition within the Mexican dubbing community.

Among the productions in which Michel’s voice work has been cited are family-oriented films such as ‘Bedtime Stories,’ ‘The Santa Clause 2,’ and ‘The Parent Trap,’ as well as series including ‘Devious Maids,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Desperate Housewives,’ and ‘Hannah Montana,’ where she contributed to Latin American Spanish versions.

Her professional standing led to her affiliation with ANDI, which highlighted her membership when announcing her death and prompted tributes from colleagues and fans on social media.

Relationship with Eugenio Derbez and family

Michel had a long relationship with Mexican actor and producer Eugenio Derbez, with whom she shared approximately seven years as a couple. They married in 1986, the same year their daughter Aislinn was born, though the marriage reportedly ended about a year later, even as they remained linked through co‑parenting and their shared history in the entertainment world.

According to past interviews referenced in Mexican entertainment media, Aislinn has described her parents’ bond as an intense “first great love” but also characterized their relationship as conflictive due to very different personalities.

After separating from Derbez, Michel later married television presenter Jorge Alberto Aguilera, with whom she had two daughters, Michelle and Chiara, forming a blended family that spanned both television and voice‑acting circles.

Teaching, artistic legacy, and public reaction

Beyond her dubbing work, Michel’s passion for the performing arts led her to cofound an acting and dance school together with Eugenio Derbez during their relationship, aiming to train young talent in both disciplines; the school reportedly closed following their separation.

Following the announcement of her death, colleagues, fans, and specialized entertainment outlets in Mexico and the United States have shared messages of support for Aislinn Derbez and the wider family, as well as memories of Michel’s professionalism and warmth in recording studios.