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The lengthy hours of anguish have come to an end: the Cuban actor Edgar Alejandro Valle Remis, who had been reported missing with his dog since Sunday night, appeared this Tuesday and is safe with his family, sources close to the young man confirmed.
“Edgar and his dog have appeared and are safe with his family,” confirmed actor Hamlet Paredes Grau on his Facebook account. “I thank the friends and colleagues who quickly mobilized in the search and to the person who saw him and informed his family.”
Also, the actor and activist Daniel Triana (Danielito Tri Tri) shared the good news on social media: “Edgar is on his way home with his family. Thank you to everyone who took action; social media, when used well, is incredible. Solidarity saves us.”
The profile LilloetAinhoa Kalika Maliah Kanoa Makani, who had also reported the disappearance, commented: “Edgar has been found!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who cared and shared the news.”
As of the time this note was published, the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Valle Remis, 27 years old, have not been clarified.
The young actor was last seen around 11:00 p.m. on July 27, when he left his home located in the zoo area of 26th Avenue in Nuevo Vedado, Plaza de la Revolución municipality, accompanied by his dog, a black pitbull named Huno.
At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing black shorts and a white sweater, and she did not have her cellphone with her.
Family, friends, artists, theater companies, and neighbors launched an intensive search in their residential neighborhood and nearby areas, turning to social media to raise the alarm.
As the hours passed without news of the actor, concern and anxiety grew.
His uncle, the independent journalist Lázaro Yuri Valle Roca, exiled in the United States, requested help on his social media to find him; however, he expressed concern: “I hope it’s not a forced disappearance carried out by the regime's henchmen. God willing, nothing bad happens to him. I’m counting on everyone’s help in case you see him; the last time he was seen was near the Clinical Surgical Hospital of 26.”
Actor Paredes Grau organized a bike ride through Nuevo Vedado, in the area around the zoo, where the trail of Valle Remis and his dog was lost. Posters were also put up on poles, walls, and places in the neighborhood and nearby areas, displaying contact numbers for reaching the family.
The intense search campaign launched on social media was crucial in helping to locate the actor and his dog.
Valle Remis was born in Havana in 1997, graduated from the National School of Art (ENA) in 2015, and studied at the Higher Institute of Art (ISA).
Currently, he is part of the prestigious company Teatro El Público, and among his most recent works is his participation in the staging of The Merchant of Venice, directed by Perséfone Teatro. Additionally, he has worked in the plays Marine Pearl (2015), Harry Potter. The Magic is Over (2016), and The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant (2019), directed by Carlos Díaz.
He is also a film actor and was part of the casts of the movies Leontina (2012), directed by Rudy Mora; Últimos días en La Habana (2014), by the renowned director Fernando Pérez; and Conejo (2017), by Carla Forte.
Frequently Asked Questions about the disappearance and reappearance of Cuban actor Edgar Alejandro Valle Remis
What happened to the young Cuban actor Edgar Alejandro Valle Remis?
Edgar Alejandro Valle Remis was reported missing in Havana along with his dog since the night of July 27, 2025. However, he reappeared on July 29 and is safe with his family. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance have yet to be clarified.
How did social media contribute to the search for Edgar Valle Remis?
Social media played a crucial role in locating Edgar Valle Remis. Friends, family, and colleagues used these platforms to raise awareness of his disappearance, which generated a swift and effective mobilization that ultimately led to his reappearance.
What is the current situation in Cuba regarding the disappearances of people?
In Cuba, the disappearances of people have become more frequent in a context of increasing social insecurity. Families and friends often turn to social media and independent media to search for their loved ones, due to the lack of effective response from the authorities.
What is known about the artistic work of Edgar Valle Remis?
Edgar Alejandro Valle Remis is a Cuban actor, a member of the Teatro El Público company. He has participated in plays such as "The Merchant of Venice" and in films like "Last Days in Havana." He is a graduate of the National School of Art and the Higher Institute of Art.
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