In recent hours, Venezuelan radio host and actor Wilmer Machado, known as Coquito , has used his social media to share details about his health in 2026, after a video began circulating in which he supposedly appeared to have severe facial paralysis . The clip quickly went viral, generating concern among his followers. What happened to Coquito ? Does he have facial paralysis? What illness does he have?
Who is Coquito, Wilmer Machado?
Wilmer Machado, known artistically as Coquito, was born in Caracas, Venezuela, on March 22, 1975. He is an actor, entertainer, musician and dancer, with a career that began in his childhood on the children’s program Contesta por Tío Simón , hosted by Simón Díaz.
Throughout her career, she participated in telenovelas such as Kaína , Sol de Tentación , and Guerra de Mujeres , as well as youth and entertainment programs like El Show de Coquito . She has also developed her talents as a singer and television personality, becoming very well-known among the Venezuelan public.
What happened to Coquito?
The material circulating on social media caused alarm; however, it is outdated or taken out of context . In reality, Coquito had already experienced a mild episode of facial paralysis in 2020 , caused by stress, from which he recovered after medical treatment and rest.
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At the time, the artist himself explained that he was recovering and asked his fans to remain calm, assuring them that his health was stable and that it was not a serious condition.
To date, Coquito has not confirmed any new illness in 2026. His message on social media aims precisely to dispel the rumors and clarify that the viral video does not reflect his current situation. Therefore, there is no official medical information indicating a relapse or a recent neurological problem.
What is Coquito doing these days? Is he married?
Currently, Coquito (Wilmer Machado) is focused on his family life and artistic projects, which he shares through media and social networks. Since June 2021, he has been married to Andrea Salazar , with whom he has formed a very active family, closely connected to his followers by constantly sharing moments from their daily lives.
Together with Andrea, Coquito had his first child, Clemente , in September 2022, and his second daughter, Lucía , was born in October 2024. The artist often shares his life as a father on social media, thanking the medical staff who supported them at every stage and showing the affection he receives from his followers. He currently balances his family life with his presence in the artistic world, remaining relevant and connected with the public.
