said to be one of the most ruthless killers in the world but newly released text messages between a mexican actress and him it appears that love that brought him down. >> reporter: cnn is learning the shocking visit by these two famous actors to the most inch famous drug lord in the world came long before the october encounter. u.s. officials were alertsed about sean penn's meeting with joaquin "el chapo" guzeman soon after he arrive >> we're tremendously gratified that capture was successful. and we look forward to having el chapo face extradition to an american court. >> reporter: mexican officials said they had text messages with kate del castillo dating lack to last year. el chapo meeting i really want to meet you in person, friend. the actress reply, well, me, too, you are the best of this