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Rita Moreno Honored at Star-Studded Día de Muertos Gala
20 Oct
Summary
- Rita Moreno to receive a Vida y Legado Award at the annual Día de Muertos Gala.
- The event on Oct. 27 supports young creatives through TúTomorrow.
- Guitarricadelafuente and Guillermo Rodríguez also to be honored.
The sixth annual Día de Muertos Gala, set for October 27 on the Universal Studios backlot, will honor legendary performer Rita Moreno with a Vida y Legado Award. This event serves as a benefit for TúTomorrow, an initiative supporting future creatives and entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities.
Guitarricadelafuente, known for 'La Bola Negra,' is slated to perform. Guillermo Rodríguez will receive an Alegría Award for his contributions to entertainment and the power of laughter. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is the exclusive Spanish language broadcast media partner for the gala.
Presented by Carlos Eric Lopez, the gala celebrates Latino culture and traditions. This year will also feature a teaser reveal for Lopez's directorial debut film, "When I Smile, She Smiles," with a performance from its soundtrack.
Longtime supporters like Lexus and Tequila Don Julio are returning, joined by new partners such as Cerveza Charro, Dnero, and Wells Fargo.
