Telemundo Star Monica Spear Killed in Robbery

Telenovela actress Monica Spear has been killed.

Variety is reporting that the "Pasion Probihida" actress was shot and killed with her ex-husband, Thomas Henry Berry, during a highway robbery in Venezuela.

Spear was on vacation with her husband and daughter in Venezuela when they were both killed after their car broke down. The actress was 29 years old.

According to local authorities, the couple was in a small accident on the Valencia-Puerto Cabello highway. The accident left them stranded in their vehicle and later armed men approached the car and the couple locked themselves inside. The assailants then decided to opened fire, injuring the child and killing the parents.

Telemundo, a company she did two soap operas for, said, "We are deeply saddened by the horrible crime that affected the beloved actress Monica Spear and her family. Monica was not only a great professional as we saw in the two novelas she worked with us - but also an excellent person, always enthusiastic, full of strength and determination. We wish a quick recovery to her daughter and send our deepest condolences to her family."

Spear's co-star Jen-Carlo Canela was shocked by the news and wrote on Twitter, "I'm without words. I will miss my friend @MonicaSpear."

Spear had been seen in "La Mujer Perfecta" and "Mi Prima Ciela," and "Flor Salvaje." She first came to fame after winning the Miss Venezuela pageant in 2004. She later competed at the Miss Universe 2005 pageant where she placed fourth runner-up.