Lorena Rojas, born Seydi Lorena Rojas Gonzalez on February 10, 1971, was a Mexican actress and singer. Lorena was best known for her work in telenovelas. Her career skyrocketed when she appeared in the 1990 production ‘Alcanzar Una Estrella.’ She starred in the sequel, ‘Alcanzar Una Estrella II’ the next year due to the initial popularity.

Lorena also starred in telenovelas like ‘Buscando El Paraiso’, ‘Bajo Un Mismo Rostro’ and ‘El Alma No Tiene Color.’ Lorena released three albums in 2001, 2006, and in 2014. Sadly, Lorena passed away in February 2015, just six days after her 44th birthday, following a lengthy battle with breast cancer. Fans across the country mourned the loss of the bright star.

Here, Lorena Rojas poses for a photo at NBC Universal Experience Upfront at Rockefeller Center in New York on May 12, 2008. To see more photos of Lorena Rojas, check out the rest of the gallery!