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Omar Chaparro Undergoes Emergency Knee Surgery After On-Set Injury During 'Venganza'

His role in the Amazon-backed action film is on hold as he recovers.

Overview

  • Omar Chaparro posted hospital photos and said he was recovering after injuring his knee while filming an action scene.
  • He wrote "Estrenando rodilla, gajes del oficio" and joked to Cecilia Galliano that he "blew out" his knee "playing Rambo."
  • Reports describe Venganza as a high-budget production backed by Amazon Studios with stunt specialists linked to the John Wick franchise.
  • Chaparro has not shared a detailed diagnosis, and outlets report his participation in the shoot is paused pending recovery.
  • Colleagues including Ana Bárbara, Eugenio Derbez, Tatiana, Marco Antonio Solís, Adrián Uribe, Anahí and Diego Torres posted messages wishing him a speedy recovery.