Marilyn Romero: Homenaje a la Diva del Teatro Cubano

Queremos aprovechar de los cumplea~nos de Marilyn Romero para entregarla un premio especial secula seculorum [para siempre]. El Noticiero Alvarez-Galloso acaba de proclamar por voto unanimo a Marilyn Romero como Diva del Teatro Cubano.

Marilyn Romero : Premio AG 2011 Reina Del Teatro Cubano Siglo XXI

Marilyn Romero por su aporte como artista de teatro, televisión, y cine merece reconocimiento en este blog.

Por eso y mucho mas otorgamos a Marilyn Romero el Premio AG 2011 Reina Del Teatro Cubano Siglo XXI.

AVANTE participa en el Festival Internacional de las Artes (via ARTEFACTUS Teatro)

AIRE FRÍO representará a Estados Unidos en el FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE LAS ARTES (FIA) de San José, Costa Rica Aire frío, la versión libre de Raquel Carrió de la obra clásica del dramaturgo cubano Virgilio Piñera, representará a los Estados Unidos en el próximo Festival Internacional de las Artes (FIA) de San José, Costa Rica, con dos únicas funciones en el Teatro Melico Salazar, el 27 y 28 de marzo de 2010. “Para celebrar el 30mo aniversario de … Read More

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Marilyn Romero

http://www.helium.com/items/2048113-marilyn-romero-cubas-diva

 

While the world is obsessed with the artists of the day and the divas, it tends to forget those who are true divas in their own right. Marilyn Romero is an example of the classic divas living in the world of today.

Marilyn Romero has art in her blood since her birth in Cuba and has had an active career in the theater, movies,as well as in television.  We can also say that Marilyn Romero [along with other Latin artists from Cuba including Cuban Americans born in the USA] blazed the trail for future Latin artists.

Marilyn Romero started her career in the theater and has been associated with Avante and Prometeo Theaters in Miami Florida. Her greatest success has been Federico Garcia-Lorca’s “Boda De Sangre” [Blood Wedding].

She has also appeared in Virgilio Pineiro’s “Una Caja De Zapatos Vacios” [A Box of Empty Shoes] and received rave reviews in the process. Marilyn Romero has also participated in English Language plays such as an adaptation of William Shakespeare” s “Taming Of The Shrew”.

While her love has been the theater, she also appeared in an episode of the 1980’s TV Series “Miami Vice” as Abigail Florence Italy Cook. Marilyn Romero has also appeared in the film “Invasion USA” in the 1980’s.

The appearances of Marilyn Romero in three Spanish Speaking Soap Operas catapulted her to world fame. I remember seeing her show her acting skills in “Amandote” [Loving You] in 1988, “El Magnate” [The Rich Person] in 1990, and “Guadalupe” in 1994.

While congratulating her for her roles in these soap operas, I would like to admit something that happened to me during my trip to China in 2008. The people of China that I met asked me about Marilyn Romero when I told them that I lived in Miami Florida.

According to the people I met in China, they considered Marilyn Romero a better actress than other artists who participated in “Amandote” and “Guadalupe”. When I asked them how they arrived at such a conclusion, the response was to the point.

They told me that Marilyn Romero is a down to earth actress who acted from the heart [even though most artists have to read a script]. It seems that the people in China value an artist who does his or her work from the heart.

At the present time, she works with the Theater group Cuenteros which is dedicated to telling stories to children.  Unlike other artists who rise and fall, Marilyn Romero remains one of the iconic figures and is considered one of the Divas of Cuban Theater and Art.

 

Marilyn Romero: Premio AG Novia De Cuba

Hemos decidido otorgar el Premio AG de Novia de Cuba a Marilyn Romero por su aporte en la cultura cubana, latina, y mundial.

The Daily Bell On Hollywood

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Marilyn Romero: Premio AG Reconocimiento Artistico Femenino 2009

El Noticiero Alvarez-Galloso tiene el placer y el honor de otorgar el Premio AG de Reconocimiento Artistico Femenino a Marilyn Romero por su trayectoria artistica y su participacion en Cuenteros.

Cuba In Miami

Before discussing contemporary Cuban and Floridian history, it must be remembered that Cuba and Florida has enjoyed a special relationship since the Spanish under Ponce de Leon left Cuba and colonized Florida. Ponce De Leon founded the first city in North America called St Augustine one hundred years before the English founded Jamestown.

 

For those who say that the British were in North America in 1587 before Jamestown, the Spanish were able to establish a presence in North America and in Florida before the British came. The classical history of Florida and Cuba were intertwined with refugees from both sides. When Cuba exploded, many people went to Florida. When Florida had problems especially when the United States of America invaded Florida, many people left for Cuba.

 

During the struggle for Cuban Independence from Spain, Jose Marti used to stop in Tampa and Key West for the cause against the colonial masters of Spain in Cuba. Even US President Grant visited Cuba before his death in 1885.

Miami was a tourist destination for Cubans during the era of the Republic and the now defunct airline Pan Am used to fly people from Cuba to Miami and vice versa. People even went on cruise boats from La Habana to Key West or Miami and vice versa. The same applied to Tampa.

 

The present history of Cuba and Miami started in 1959 when Castro took over in Cuba. While many people can attest to his popular support, there were people who saw through him. There was also documentation which shows Russia [USSR] and the USA were involved in planning the events in Cuba. Russia wanted a colony, Castro wanted power, and the United States of America wanted cheap professional labour to replace the African Americans who wanted to be free to determine their own destiny.

 

Everybody got what they wanted and Castro was able to establish a Communist Regime in the heart of the Americas. The people of Cuba who could not stand Castro or wanted to wait for him to fall went to Miami Florida. While waiting for next year in Cuba, they worked in menial jobs such as being waiters, bakers, dishwashers, and eveb janitors while they tried to study their careers again.

 

The 1960′s were difficult but the Cubans moved on and started to become part of the American Dream as they started working in their professions after passing their examinations. Others went into business after raising money. The march towards prosperity was ongoing. The 1970′s were the times of a big presence of Cubans. People started to visit Miami Florida and the city started to grow. It was the age of Disco and it appeared that the party would not cease.

 

The year 1980 was a pivotal year with the Mariel Boatlift and the arrival of more refugees. Mariel was caused by the same dictator Castro who saw increasing discontent while Carter saw more labour. Castro sent refugees with people from prisons while Carter opened the doors. It appeared that Miami was destroyed for good.

 

Many people wandered if Miami would regain its luster. In Miami Florida, the programme Miami Vice and one of the guest star actress in the show from Cuba called Marilyn Romero proved that this was not to be the case. Miami Florida continued to grow until it has become the international city that it is today.

 

In the entertainment field, Miami has Cuban American Artists such as Maria Lourdes and Nil Lara who continue to entertain the people. The city of Miami Florida also had artists such as Miami Sound Machine, Gloria Estefan, Lili Estefan, Maria Laria, Lourdes Ruiz Toledo, Hansel and Raul, Rolando Barral, Paquito D Rivera, Rolando Lasserie, Willy Chirino, Carlos Oliva, and Albita who have given so much to the culture of their city. Another example has been the poet Pedro Pablo Perez Santiesteban.

 

The City of Miami Florida has also been witness to other artists from Cuba such as Marilyn Romero, Ana Carballosa, Iliana Gonzalez, Alvarez Guedes, Blanca Rosa Gil, Emiliano Diez, Steve Bauer, Ana Margo, Susy Leman, Yamilet Machin, Iliana Garcia, Tito Hernandez, Severino Puente, and Armando Roblan.

 

More Cuban artists such Alberto Gonzalez, Maribel Gonzalez, Ernesto Morejon, Alina Internian, Natacha Amador, Tres Patines, Gustavo Laborie, Larry Villanueva, and Jorge Ovies who have delighted people in theater. Marta Perez, Olga Guillot, and Adita Linares have been other Cubans who have contributed to the enrichment of Miami Culture with Classical Cuban Zarzuelas and Music.

 

Who cannot forget stores and restaurants such as Farmacia Cardenas, Sentir Cubano, Lily’s Records, Versailles, Casa Yglesias, La Tacita, Maxiloly, Casa Panza, and El Pub? Who cannot forget the Health Care Profession such as J.Enrique Sueiro, Hugo Rosen, Pedro Meclhor, Florentino Dominguez, Dr. Milanes, Marilyn Reyes-Yera, Vivian Cuevas, Magdalena Limia, Ana Duyos, Cibeles Vidaud, Marilyn San Juan Horvath, Ramon Boza, Camille Gonzalez, Andres Vasquez, Susana Prieto, Jacqueline Junco, Frederick Nin, Federico Nin, Saida Gamez, Marino Lopez-Blanco, and Patricia Rosa? What about a Librarian whose name is Monica Bamio-Aparicio?

 

Who cannot forget the Administrative People who have contributed to Miami Florida such as Luis Gonzalez and Roberto Pique or the architects and designers such as Gerardo Gonzalez? What about the journalists such as Myrka de Llanos, Ricardo Brown, Nara Roza, Arnaldo Roza, Yossie Galindo, Alejandra Molina, Feliz Guillermo, Carines Moncada, Lisette Mari, Eliot Rodriguez, Maria Elvira Salazar, and Ana Azcuy? All of them live in Miami Florida, contributed to its history, and are Cuban either by birth, blood, and/or soul.

 

Many of them helped in the construction of a new Miami before the arrival of other countries from Latin America and their work has been marginalized by others such as the minority of the same Latin Americans or other ethnic groups.

 

What would be of Miami Florida today if all of the Cubans left? It would be the same thing if everyone were to do the same thing.

 

http://www.helium.com/items/1333965-miami-cubans-reflection

A Tribute to Top Ten TV Actresses

If I could write a list of the top ten TV Actresses, it would be a list of many kilometers. Since the list is very long, the decision has been made to shorten it to the point since each one deserves to be honoured. Many are even entering the TV scene in North America and Europe.

In the opinion of this writer, the number one TV Actress of all time has been Maria Lourdes. Maria Lourdes is a Cuban American Singer and Actress who is famous for possessing the four spheres of beauty on and off screen. When I mean the four spheres of beauty, I am referring to external, internal, professional, and spiritual. Maria Lourdes has recorded two CDs that have hit the charts in the American Continent and Europe.

Maria Lourdes has also participated in the Univision Television Program “Don Francisco Presenta” [Don Francisco Presents] and has participated in contests and fund raisers for the poor people of the American Continent and for Zunnette Rodriguez. Zunnette Rodriguez was a girl who had problems at birth and needed surgery to correct her problem secondary to lack of oxygen in her brain. Maria Lourdes was able to raise money in order for Zunnette Rodriguez to continue with her treatment. It is with great honour that Maria Lourdes has been placed as Number One in my list of TV Actresses of all time.

My choice for number two would be Karina Mora for her splendid acting career in television and theater. Karina Mora has also addressed issues in the Soap Opera “Gitanas” [Gypsies] about Social Discrimination against people who are minorities. This may be something that people who are discriminatory may want to see. Karina Mora also worked in the Radio Nederlands Radio Soap Opera “La Incomprendida” [The Misunderstood Woman] which dealt with Domestic Violence. It is for this reason that Karina Mora is part of my top three.

My Choice for Number Three is Marilyn Romero for her acting career including appearances in “Amandote” [Loving You], “Guadalupe”, and her apeearance in “Miami Vice”. She also has a theater for little children.

My Choice for Number Four is Ana Carballosa for her appearance in theater as well as the TV Series “Corte Tropical” which is a satire of the Barber Shops. Ana Carballosa also deserves mention for using art as a form of creation and to promote social awareness of causes in favour of humanity.

Tina Fey is my choice for number five since her imitation of Sarah Palin is unforgettable. I will never forget her imitation of Sarah Palin during the 2008 Elections. When she did the satire of the Palin and Biden Debate in which she played the flute, I died laughing.

I have other choices in actresses who deserve to be mentioned and they are the following: Maria Conchita Alonso would be my number six choice, Daniela Romo would be number seven, Constance Marie would be number eight, Lucia Mendez would be number nine, and Trini Alvarado would be number ten.

http://www.helium.com/items/1327764-my-top-ten-actress

 

 

Cuenteros: Premio AG Taller de Cuentos 2008

El Noticiero Alvarez Galloso por voto unanime otorga el Premio AG Taller de Cuentos 2008 para Cuenteros por sus esfuerzos en la promocion de la cultura latinoamericana. Felicidades para Cuenteros.