Ana Andrade was the daughter of Mexican singer Gloria Trevi and her former manager and partner Sergio Andrade, who died under mysterious circumstances in 1999, when she was only one month old. Her death has been surrounded by controversy and speculation, as the details of what happened to her remain unclear and conflicting. In this article, we will explore the possible causes of Ana Andrade’s death, the legal and personal consequences for her parents, and the way Gloria Trevi has honored her memory over the years.
A Scandalous Relationship
Gloria Trevi and Sergio Andrade met in the late 1980s, when he became her producer and representative. They soon started a romantic relationship, which was marked by abuse, manipulation, and violence. Sergio Andrade was accused of recruiting young girls to join his musical projects, but also to sexually exploit them and force them to have abortions. Gloria Trevi was allegedly his accomplice and victim at the same time, as she was also subjected to his control and mistreatment.
In 1997, a former member of their group, Aline Hernández, published a book titled “La Gloria por el Infierno” (The Glory for Hell), where she exposed the horrors she lived with Sergio Andrade and Gloria Trevi. This sparked a massive scandal in Mexico and abroad, and led to several lawsuits against the couple for kidnapping, rape, corruption of minors, and tax evasion. Gloria Trevi and Sergio Andrade fled the country and went into hiding for several years, until they were arrested in Brazil in 2000.
A Mysterious Death
During their time on the run, Gloria Trevi gave birth to a baby girl named Ana Dalay on March 13, 1999, in Rio de Janeiro. The girl was reportedly the result of a rape by Sergio Andrade, who forced Gloria Trevi to have sex with him while she was unconscious. Ana Dalay was born prematurely and without a birth certificate. She died a month later, on April 13, 1999, in the apartment they shared with other girls who were part of their entourage.
The exact cause of Ana Dalay’s death is unknown, as there was no autopsy or medical report. According to some witnesses, such as Liliana Regueiro and Katia de la Cuesta, who were also living with Sergio Andrade and Gloria Trevi at the time, the baby was found lifeless in her crib by Katia de la Cuesta. She had a blue mouth and no signs of life. Sergio Andrade allegedly refused to take her to the hospital or call an ambulance, fearing that they would be discovered by the authorities. He also forbade Gloria Trevi from seeing her daughter’s body or attending her funeral.
There are different versions of what happened to Ana Dalay’s body after her death. Some claim that Sergio Andrade threw her into a river in Jacarepagua, Brazil. Others say that he buried her in an improvised grave in a nearby forest. Others suggest that he cremated her or donated her organs. None of these claims have been confirmed or denied by Sergio Andrade or Gloria Trevi.
A Legal Nightmare
Gloria Trevi and Sergio Andrade were extradited from Brazil to Mexico in 2002, where they faced several charges related to their alleged crimes. Gloria Trevi spent almost five years in prison, until she was released in 2004 after being acquitted of most of the accusations against her. She claimed that she was innocent and that she was also a victim of Sergio Andrade’s manipulation and abuse.
Sergio Andrade was sentenced to seven years and nine months in prison for corruption of minors in 2005. He was released in 2007 after serving half of his sentence. He has maintained his innocence and has denied any involvement in Ana Dalay’s death. He has also accused Gloria Trevi of lying about their relationship and their daughter.
A Lasting Memory
Gloria Trevi has always expressed her love and pain for her daughter Ana Dalay, whom she considers her “path of stars to heaven”. She has dedicated several songs to her memory, such as “Estampas Postales al Cielo” (Postage Stamps to Heaven), where she sings about her longing for her baby girl. She has also shared photos and messages on social media on the anniversary of her birth or death.
Gloria Trevi has rebuilt her life and career after her ordeal. She married Armando Gómez in 2009 and has two sons with him: Ángel Gabriel (born in 2005) and Miguel Armando (born in 2010). She has also continued to be one of the most successful and influential singers in Latin America, with millions of fans around the world.
Ana Andrade’s cause of death remains a tragic mystery that has haunted Gloria Trevi and Sergio Andrade for more than two decades. Her short and troubled life has been a source of controversy, speculation, and sorrow for many people who have followed their story. Her legacy, however, is one of love and hope for her mother, who has never stopped honoring her memory and cherishing her as her angel in heaven.
