Cielo Latino
Cielo Latino is the annual Commission fundraising that takes place every year during the second week of May. Cielo Latino has become the largest national fundraiser for the Latino community in its fight against HIV/AIDS. In its 14th year, Cielo Latino is a prominent and highly visible platform for leaders in business, government, entertainment and the media to showcase their philanthropy for AIDS.
Cielo Latino 2009
There was a lot to celebrate on May 12th 2009, the night of Cielo Latino. A gleaming star-studded night surrounded Cipriani Wall Street, where a red-carpet entrance and magical hospitality unfolded to welcome the Commission’s guests to the 14th annual fund-raising event. Wilmer Valderrama and Dayana Mendoza, Miss Universe 2008 radiated as the evening’s master of ceremonies; outstanding leaders in the fight against AIDS were honored for their work; Jorge Villamizar (Former lead singer of the Grammy award-winning band Bacilos), delivered a soulful performance.
News anchor Carmen Medicci acepted her designation as the Commission’s newest “Madrina” in the Fight Against AIDS.
The event received wide media coverage and drew over 500 in attendance from leaders in business, entertainment, government and the non-profit sector. Important financial contribution was raised, seeding new hope for the people served by the Commission’s programs.
Cielo Latino 2009, held on May 12th at Cipriani Wall Street. Dennis deLeon, Lupe Ontiveros and Guillermo Chacon on the red carpet. |
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Wilmer Valderrama and Dayana Mendoza co-hosted the evenings program. |
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Wilmer Valderrama, Dayana Mendoza and Dennis deLeon. |
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Karlo, Guillermo Chacon, Wilmer Valderrama, Rosie Perez, Dayana Mendoza, Lupe Ontiveros, Carmen Dominicci and Dennis deLeon |
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Over 400 guests joined the Latino Commission on AIDS at Cipriani Wall Street. |
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Carmen Dominicci presented Dr. Angela Diaz with the Esperanza award. |
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Carlos Santos of MTV Tr3s looks on at the trailer of their new film “Pedro”. |
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Mily Zamora accepted the Voz de Compromiso award presented posthumously to her brother Pedro Zamora. |
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Rosie Perez and Dennis deLeon presented Merck with the Business Leadership Award. |
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Miss USA Kristen Dalton and Miss Teen USA Stevi Perry raffled off 2 tickets to anywhere in Central or South America donated by American Airlines. |
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Grammy Award winning Hernan Romero performed for guests during dinner. |
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Jorge Villamizar performs while guest dance. |
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Yerbabuena closed the evening with their lively musical performance. |
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| Cielo Latino 2009 Honorees |
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ANGELA DIAZ, MD
Esperanza Award
As the Director of the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center, Dr. Diaz
promotes a program that provides many services to teens. Under her
leadership, the Center has become the largest adolescent specific health
center in the U.S., seeing thousands of teens every year for free. |
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PEDRO ZAMORA (posthumous)
Voz de Compromiso Award
Pedro Pablo Zamora, was a Cuban-American AIDS educator and television
personality. His appearance on MTV¹s reality television series, The Real
World: San Francisco brought international attention to HIV/AIDS. Pedro lost
his battle against HIV/AIDS, leaving behind his legacy of education and
raising awareness. |
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MERCK
Innovator Award
Merck was honored for developing Isentress, the first integrase inhibitor
which boosts the immune system and suppresses HIV viral load with few
adverse side-effects. This innovative treatment demonstrates a long term
commitment to advancing the quality of life for People with AIDS. |
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