2016 Isabel Santos Tribute at Havana Film Festival New York

By Maria Esteves – April 12, 2016



The 17th Havana Film Festival New York (HFFNY16) tribute to Cuba’s iconic actress ISABEL SANTOS commenced Monday, April 11, 6:00PM at the Instituto Cervantes New York. The premiere films VESTIDO DE NOVIA (His Wedding Dress), directed by Marilyn Solaya starring Isabel Santos and Santos directorial debut of EL CAMINO DE LA VIDA (The Path of Life) documentary short preceded the panel discussion The Actor And The Camera with actress/director Santos and cinematographer/director Rafael Solís moderated by founder/executive producer Louis E. Perego Moreno, Prime Latino Media. The Association of Latin Entertainment Critics of New York honored Isabel Santos with the Latin ACE Award for Best Actress in VESTIDO DE NOVIA (His Wedding Dress). The evening concluded with a splendid gala reception.

HFFNY16 Tribute to Isabel Santos: Latin ACE Award winner Isabel

Santos, right, and cinematographer Rafael Solis (Isabel’s Husband)

VESTIDO DE NOVIA.
 

HFFNY16 Tribute to Isabel Santos Gala Reception: (L-R) HFFNY

artistic director Diana Vargas and Cuban film archives director/author

Luciano Castillo, La Biblia del Cinefilo.