Grettell Valdéz to announce shock retirement from acting?

  • By Smith Alexander
  • Mexico City
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Valdéz created a stir on Saturday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.

Sad news for Valdéz fans. Speculation had been rife that the Mexican actress best known for her roles in Lola… Once Upon A Time, Rebelde or Clase 406, will announce her retirement from acting, at age 49, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 11/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actress isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actress just isn't fun anymore,” she might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that she may branch out into other creative fields she is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouGrettell

For a little while on Saturday evening, #ThankYouGrettell was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made her make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouGrettell.”
— @DesireePlum, 10 Jan 2026
“Valdéz wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 10 Jan 2026

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