12 Cubans who achieved their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

More than a dozen Cuban artists have managed to immortalize their name in the famous Paseo de las Estrellas de Hollywood.

Names such as Celia Cruz, Emilio Estefan or Andy García, now shine next to the last two aggregate stars, those of the presenters Lili Estefan and Raúl de Molina. The hosts of the popular program El Gordo and La Flaca, recently joined the constellation of the famous walk in Los Angeles.

What is the Hollywood stars

Inaugurated in 1958, the Paseo de las Estrellas is the work of the Californian artist, Oliver Weismuller. The idea is that relevant figures of the arts, had a star in this place, as a tribute to an outstanding trajectory.

Although many of these stars were initially delivered, with the future of time it is sought that they are only rewarded with this tax, artists who still did not have one and whose trajectory has a great impact on the community.

Since 1978, the city of Los Angeles declared the Paseo de la Fama as a cultural and historical good.

This sidewalk, located along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, in Hollywood, California, United States, has more than 2000 five -pointed stars with the names of celebrities to which the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honors for its contribution to the film industry or series, theater, music and radio.

An interest fact is that, every year there are several nominations of artists to give them a star. However, only 24 and one sponsor must pay the $ 30,000 that each star costs.

The fat and the skinny

Recently, the drivers of the El Gordo and La Flaca television space, Lili Estefan and Raúl de Molina, received the honor of having their own stars on the Paseo de la Fama.

His program, which has air for 27 years, has an audience that has followed them over almost three decades to know everything that happens in the event of the international show.

In the event, two essential Cubans could not miss for Lili, their uncles Gloria and Emilio Estefan, who already have their own shining star in the aforementioned sidewalk. During the emotional ceremony, both told a little of the history of the presenter, who spent their first years of life in Cuba.

For his part, Raúl de Molina said that this is the greatest honor he has received throughout his career. The presenter also had the love of his family on this important day.

As if that were not enough, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced that, every February 27, the official day of Lili Estefan and Raúl de Molina will be held since this year in that Californian city.

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Cuban artists or with Cuban roots living in the United States (TV, cinema and music)

Other Cubans who have stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

DESI ARNAZ: This Cuban-American actor and producer, famous for his role in the movie «I Love Lucy», received his star in 1960. Desi Arnaz was the first Cuban to obtain a star.

Celia Cruz: The «Queen of Salsa» is one of the most iconic artists in Latin music. Its star was placed in 1994, recognizing its legacy in music.

Gloria Estefan: Cuban-American songwriter, composer and businesswoman, known for her successful Pop and Latin music career. She was honored with her star in 1985.

Emilio Estefan: The music producer and businessman received his star in 2005. His career in the music industry has earned him that important recognition, which adds to other awards such as their inclusion in the Hall of Fame of Latin composers in 2014 and the Presidential Medal of La Libertad, awarded by President Barack Obama in 2015.

Andy Garcia: This Cuban actor and filmmaker is highly remembered for papers in films such as «The Godfather III» and «Ocean’s Eleven.» Its star was placed in 2002.

Israel López (Cachao): «Cachao» was given his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 14, 2003. His star is in 6553 Hollywood Blvd. López was a composer, bassist and musician of Cuban Mambo. In the 50s, he helped popularize the mambo in the United States.

Dámaso Pérez Prado: He was a musician, composer and director of Cuban orchestra known as the «King of Mambo.» He received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 8, 1960.

Cristina Saralegui: The television presenter and international journalist has her star in the number 7060 of Hollywood Boulevard, which was granted on November 4, 1999. Discover more about her in this link.

Pitbull: The pop and reggaeton music singer and businessman, known for his style and international collaborations, received his star in 2015.

Eva Mendes: Cuban-American actress and model, famous for her roles in films such as «Hitch» and «2 Fast 2 Furious» received its star in 2011.