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Víctor Elías Reveals Family Struggles and Sobriety on 'Viajando con Chester'

A surprise musical tribute on the show brought him to tears, underscoring his path from a troubled past to emotional stability.

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Víctor Elías en 'Viajando con Chester'
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Overview

  • On 'Viajando con Chester', Víctor Elías recounted his mother’s severe alcohol addiction that drove him to file a police report against her at age 13.
  • He shared sending his mother a final WhatsApp message expressing understanding and love shortly before her death, which he believes gave her peace.
  • The actor disclosed trying cocaine at age 20 and affirmed he has remained clean for many hundreds of days, crediting his stability to his marriage to Ana Guerra.
  • Elías reflected on his teenage romance with co-star Natalia Sánchez, noting that his early substance use contributed to their breakup while maintaining a lasting bond.
  • His emotional interview culminated in a surprise live performance of a song he composed for his parents, during which he closed his eyes and wept.