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Argentine singer and model Fede Dorcas shot dead days before his scheduled debut Mexico‘S strictly come dance,
Dorkaz, 29, was in the country to compete in a dance competition the stars dance todaywhich is the mexican equivalent for hit BBC series. He was supposed to be paired with singer and actor Mariana Ávila.
According to local reports, he was due to appear in next weekend’s launch episode, but was shot in the neck while driving home in a truck on Thursday (October 9).
A search is on for four people who fled from the scene on two motorcycles. Television host Javier Ceriani claimed that the singer had resisted an attempted robbery of his vehicle near the Daniel Garza neighborhood in the Miguel Hidalgo borough.
A spokesperson for the Mexico City Secretariat of Public Safety said, “Video surveillance cameras in the area are being analyzed to identify possible criminals who, according to initial reports, were traveling on two motorcycles.”
Dorcas worked primarily as a model until 2023, when she relocated from Spain to Mexico to begin a singing career.
In May, her success as an artist was described as “meteoric”. rolling stone who called him a “rising Latin star poised to redefine global Latin pop”.
Dorkaz’s hit songs include “Cara Bonita” and “Moca”, which was a duet with his girlfriend Mariana Ávila.
Official Instagram page for the stars dance today Paying tribute to Dorcas, he wrote: “The HOY family mourns the tragic passing of our friend and colleague, Fede Dorcas.
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“We join in the grief felt by his entire family, his parents and his girlfriend Mariana Avila. Mariana and Fede were one of the couples who were scheduled to appear in the new season the stars dance today,
“Fede leaves a huge void on our team. His memory and his passion will always inspire us. Rest in peace, Fede Dorkaz.”
Mariana paid tribute to Doirkas, writing: “You loved Mexico with all your soul, just as everyone who knew you loved you”.