Lyn May, the Chinese-Mexican showgirl famously known as “The Goddess of Love,” mesmerized audiences throughout her career, starring in nearly 100 films. However, a botched Botox procedure in the 1990s drastically changed her appearance, leaving her face disfigured with unsightly lumps. “They injected me with water, baby oil, or cooking oil,” she revealed, exposing the devastating consequences of the procedure.
Born as Lilia Guadalupe Mendiola Mayares in 1952, Lyn’s early life was fraught with hardship. She married an American sailor but divorced him after five years due to allegations of abuse. She later moved to Acapulco, where she rose to fame as a dancer and became a prominent figure in Mexican cinema, particularly in the Ficheras film genre.
Her personal life was equally marked by sorrow. Following the death of her second husband, Antonio Chi Su, from cancer in 2008, Lyn admitted to a shocking act of grief: “I dug him up and slept beside him,” she confessed, revealing the depth of her anguish.
In 2021, Lyn made headlines when she announced a pregnancy at 68, though it was later clarified as a publicity stunt. Despite the many challenges she’s faced, Lyn May remains an enduring symbol of resilience and glamour in Mexican pop culture, representing both the allure and the struggles of fame and beauty.
