Rafael Amaya has made one of the most important decisions in his career by definitively leaving Telemundo and his role lead role as The Lord of the Skies. For over a decade, Amaya has played Aurelio Casillas in the successful Telemundo series, a role that made him one of the best-known faces on television.
Amaya made the announcement through an exclusive interview with People En Espanol, saying , "Closing my cycle with 'The Lord of the Skies' with this great ninth season fills me with great satisfaction. I am filled with gratitude..."  Various sources said that the actor decided to leave due to a salary disagreement with the network. Amaya wanted to be rewarded for the success of his work and the financial results it brought to Telemundo, as higher ratings mean more advertising purchases. Unfortunately, they could not reach an agreement.
After his announcement, the Telemundo network issued a statement sending their best wishes to the Mexican actor. "Rafael Amaya has been an integral part of the Telemundo family and the success of the El Señor franchise for more than a decade. His continued dedication and professionalism, combined with his great talent, gave life to one of the most beloved and legendary characters of these times. Together, we bring our audience the most successful and longest-running fiction series on Hispanic television. We wish Rafael the best in his future projects and hope to have opportunities to collaborate with him again."
The actor r expressed that he was proud Aurelio's character and the series over the last eleven years but was ready for a new chapter in my career.  He is now interested in pursuing different types of projects and flexing his acting muscle. What role do you think he will play next?

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