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The Starlite Gala, the event that brings together actors, singers, models, athletes and socialites in Marbella every summer, celebrated its fifteenth anniversary in style: with Antonio Banderas and Sandra García-Sanjuán once again shining as hosts, and organised by the foundation of the same name, it featured Valeria Mazza and comedian Carlos Latre as masters of ceremony and the stellar presence of Will Smith, the guest of honour who, amidst laughter and speaking a very particular splanghish, was in charge of the auction with which they raised funds. In addition, the event at the spectacular La Cantera de Nagüeles venue served to present the 2024 Gala Starlite Solidarity Awards, with which the organizers recognize the charitable work of different personalities, such as Carlos Vives, who through his Fundación Tras la Perla develops his commitment to those most in need in his hometown, Santa Marta, Colombia, or Javier “Pupi” Zanetti, the former Argentine soccer player, who channels his efforts to help others through the Pupi Foundation.
Hosts Antonio Banderas and Sandra García-Sanjuán with guest of honor, Will Smith, with the cake decorated in tribute to the Day of the Dead, one of the most important popular celebrations in Mexico. STARLITEValeria Mazza, in a dress inspired by Mexican culture by designer Gabriel Lage, and her husband, Alejandro Gravier.STARLITEStefi Roitman wore a strapless turquoise dress with a giant bow detail on the back.STARLITEFormer Argentine footballer Javier “Pupi” Zanetti is grateful for the award he received for his charitable work. STARLITEThe stage for the celebration, set up at La Cantera de Nagüeles, in Marbella.STARLITE
LONG LIVE MEXICO!
This year, the party was dedicated to Mexico – special mention for the decoration, the menu and the styling of some of the attendees, such as Valeria Mazza, who wore a design that Gabriel Lage made especially for the occasion – one of the places where the Starlite Foundation carries out its philanthropic work with the Children in Joy Foundation. At mid-evening, India Martínez went up on stage and thrilled everyone with her show and, towards the end, a large cake closed the celebration while Miguel Poveda sang the mañanitas for the 15th anniversary of the Gala and Juan Peña sang “Happy Birthday” for Carlos Vives, Puppi Zanetti, Alejandro Gravier, Paula Echevarría and the Kimpel twins (Nicole is Antonio Banderas’ partner), who blow out the candles these days.
Three of Valeria Mazza and Alejandro Gravier’s children accompanied their mother to such an important event: Benicio, who went with his girlfriend Lola Malm Green (wearing a slip dress and a black flower choker around her neck), Taína (wearing a Roberto Cavalli creation borrowed from Valeria’s wardrobe) and Balthazar. STARLITEMother and daughter had fun together. On Tuesday night, 6th, Taína sang alongside the Spaniard Antonio José in one of the shows of the Starlite Festival. STARLITEFormer Spanish tennis player Feliciano López and his wife, Sangra Gago, also attended the festival.STARLITEAntonio Banderas with his wife, Nicole Kimpel (in a sensual design by María Gorof), his twin, Barbara (in a strapless Michael Costello dress) and his partner, the singer Frédéric Lerner.STARLITEMarina Borensztein and Oscar Martínez during Luis Miguel’s fantastic show on Saturday 3rd. STARLITEAndrea Rincón (in a Zimmermann top and ruffled skirt, which she complemented with a Yves Saint Laurent clutch and sandals), another Argentine presence at the gala.STARLITEStefi Roitman, who was in Marbella without her husband, Ricky Montaner, also enjoyed the songs of the Sun of Mexico.STARLITEThe Starlite Festival had its best moment with Luis Miguel’s show, which made everyone dance.STARLITERelaxed on the night before the Gala, Antonio Banderas, Nicole Kimpel, Marina Borenstein, Carla Pereyra and Sandra García-Sanjuán shared a table.STARLITEAlways impeccable, Carla Pereyra wore a vibrant look in a halter-cut geometric print dress by Pucci that she paired with a Yves Saint Laurent clutch.STARLITE
On Tuesday the 7th, Taína debuted on the Starlite stage alongside the Spanish singer Antonio José and together they performed the song “What my mouth will do.”
This week’s ¡Hola! Argentina coverMatias Callejo/Ayala Polo Club.
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