Colombian actress Nórida Rodríguez marked the fourth anniversary of the death of her husband, actor Toto Vega, by sharing a video compilation of their life together on TikTok on September 26, 2026. Vega died of a sudden heart attack on September 25, 2022, shortly after delivering the closing speech at the twelfth edition of the Barichara Green Film Festival (Festiver), an environmental film event the couple founded together.
Social Media Tribute Features Karol G Song
Rodríguez accompanied the video montage—which spans moments from their relationship of more than 20 years—with the song “Después de ti” by Karol G. The lyrics chosen by the actress highlight the ongoing impact of loss, featuring lines about the difficulty of accepting the absence of a partner and managing daily life without them. The post quickly drew attention across social media platforms, accumulating supportive comments from followers who praised the couple’s long-standing relationship and offered words of encouragement to Rodríguez.
Throughout the public response, admirers noted the lasting impact of Vega’s career in Colombian television and his cultural contributions. Before his death, Vega was widely recognized for his roles in prominent national television productions, including Escobar, el patrón del mal, Las detectivas y el Víctor, and Me llaman Lolita.
The Legacy of Festiver and Career Impact
The Barichara Green Film Festival remains a central part of the couple’s shared legacy in Colombia’s cultural sector. Vega suffered a decompensation and subsequent fatal heart attacks in transit to a medical center in San Gil following the conclusion of Festiver’s 2022 edition in Barichara, Santander.
In addition to her career as an actress and her work managing Radio Televisión Nacional de Colombia (Rtvc), Rodríguez has continued to maintain a public profile while processing her grief. Followers on her social media channels referenced both her current loss and her previous marriage to Costa Rican-born actor José Luis Paniagua, with whom she had a daughter, Juliana. Paniagua passed away on May 6, 2013, making Rodríguez twice widowed from prominent figures in the Colombian entertainment industry.
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