by the El Reportero’s news services
Daniela Romo
Mexican actress Daniela Romo is recovering after surgery to remove a malignant breast tumor, one of her friends told Efe.
“Daniela is fine,” theater producer Tina Galindo said. “They detected a malignant tumor, but thanks to their finding it in time they operated and now she is undergoing chemotherapy.”
The surgery took place on Nov. 4, Romo said Tuesday night in a letter to the media, thanking fans for their support and explaining that she had not discussed her condition because she did not want to upset them.
The entertainment publication TV Notas recently reported on Romo’s cancer and said she has been dealing with the illness since October “in silence and surrounded by love.”
TV Notas published photos of the actress arriving at a hospital that specializes in cancer cases and provided some details of her treatment.
The 52-year-old Romo has been in show business for nearly four decades as a singer and actress.
She has appeared in telenovelas such as “Triunfo del amor,” “Alborada” and “Sortilegio.”
Marc Anthony launches non-profit to help disadvantaged kids in Latin America
International singing star Marc Anthony and entertainment impresario Henry Cardenas announced Thursday the launch of the Maestro Cares Foundation, a non-profit to aid disadvantaged children in Latin America.
“I’m blessed to be a part of this project. There are millions of children suffering throughout Latin America. Maestro Cares seeks to make a positive impact in their lives,” Anthony said in a statement.
An orphanage in the Dominican Republic the singer visited last month will be the first recipient of funds from Maestro Cares.
“I’m grateful to Henry Cardenas for his contributions to this initiative and we are both eager to get started. I hope Maestro Cares will inspire others to do the same,” said Anthony, who has sold more than 12 million albums worldwide.
Cardenas said the foundation’s goal is to help create “healthy and safe environments” for children in Latin America as well as addressing the youngsters’ academic needs.
“Education is key for Maestro Cares because it will bring the children closer to their dreams. They are our future leaders,” Cardenas said.
Salma Hayek and Antonio Banderas announced as presenters on Golden Globes
While Ricky Gervais makes the Hollywood audience squirm as host of this Sunday’s presentation of the Golden Globes many other stars will be serving as presenters. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association that hosts the Golden Globes today announced some of the presenters it booked and the list includes Salma Hayek and Antonio Banderas. The duo starred together in the ‘Puss in Boots’ hit from last year. Other presenters include Nicole Kidman, Natalie Portman, Jake Gyllenhall, Melissa McCarthy, Clive Owen and Freida Pinto.
