CubaPLUS Magazine

With a great gala, where Cuban culture prevailed, the commemoration of the 15th birthday of the Canadian magazine CubaPLUS at Estudio 50, a space for art in Havana took place this Thursday. The opening of the event – whose presentation included the masters of ceremonies Alain Roca and Carolina Roca - was led by Katia Gil, the publication's fashion advisor, who welcomed the guests – clients, artists and the general public – and highlighted the work developed during these 15 years by the magazine, to promote tourism, art and customs of Cubans in markets as important as Canada, the United States, Caribbean and Latin America in general.

Attendees were able to enjoy live ventures, with makeup shows and hairdressing by the company Suchel y Lola Barcelona and the well-known stylist Dorian Carbonell, respectively. One of the most exciting moments was the tribute paid to the indisputable legacy to the late designer Jacqueline Fumero who included a catwalk with her more attractive designs. Likewise, the occasion served for a great fashion show, where the best of the work of Cuban designers, for which they presented their respective collections: Christian Izquierdo, Color Café, José Luis González, Isis Flores and Ismael de la Caridad.

The occasion also served to present awards to 13 personalities in the sector, who have collaborated uninterruptedly with the publication during these years, among whom there are Dorian Carbonell, José Luis González, Michel D'Zuarez, Ismael de la Caridad and Study 50. The show could not miss, of course, the music. In this part of the program, those present were able to enjoy the dance of the model and dancer Daniela Cruz, while the the musical part was led by trumpeter Mayquel González, and the singer Isis Flores.

In an aside with CubaPLUS, Ismael de la Caridad extended congratulations to the management and the magazine team and stated that “I feel that this is also my magazine. I have been in many editions and over the years, I have seen how the magazine has grown, has prospered. I am very happy for the invitation to participate in this activity that has been everything a success and I love CubaPLUS. Thank you for always having me in your catalog of artists.”

Founded 15 years ago at the initiative of its General Director, Dominic Soave with the collaboration of Prensa Latina News agency, CubaPLUS is the only printed publication that fully promotes the Cuba destination in the Canadian market, first issuer of tourists to the largest of the Antilles. Today it is accompanied by three other publications: CubaPLUS Latinos, CubaPLUS/Guyana and CubaPLUS/CARICOM, all with the purpose, in addition to making known the beauties of the Caribbean countries, culture, fashion, customs and traditions in the markets of the American continent.

The gala was sponsored by Estudio 50, Havana Club International S. A., Body Lux, Guateque Producciones, Jardín Angélica, Suchel Camacho, Lola Barcelona, the Three Chinitos, GeoCuba and Los Negrones.