Antonio Banderas Hosts Starlite Gala

MARBELLA, SPAIN, Aug 6, 2012/ — On Saturday, August 4th, in La Cantera Auditorium of Marbella, Antonio Banderas celebrated the 3rd edition of the Starlite Gala along with Melanie Griffith and Daryl Hannah. The fantastic trio of “Two Much” back together 17 years later.

Spain’s most important charity gala, Starlite benefits several foundations with the common denominator of having prestigious spokespersons who, with their presence, help to attract media attention to the different causes supported. Three humanitarian awards were presented this year: for Best Buddies International, David Bisbal and Daryl Hannah.

Starlite Gala has been hosted by the actor Imanol Arias and Anne Igartiburu and has boasted fantastic performances of the likes of Jon Secada or David Bisbal, who sang two songs during the show. The peak moment was the duet performed by Antonio Banderas and David Bisbal.

The gala included an auction of unique experiences that even money can’t buy. The only aim of this glamorous gala is to raise funds for the Foundations it supports: Lágrimas y Favores and Niños en Alegría
Paco Roncero served the special dinner for the occasion with El Bulli Catering.

Antonio Banderas has been supported, once again, by great friends and celebrities such as Ana Obregón, Antonio Carmona, Carmen Lomana, Cecilia Gómez, Cristina Tárrega, Estefanía Luyk, Eugenia Silva and her partner Diego Osorio, Gunilla Von Bismarck with Luis Ortiz, the actor and model Iván Sánchez, Úrsula Corberó, Irene Meritxell, María Pineda, Princess Beatrice d´Orleans or Pastora Soler, the stars of a magical evening.

The gala is part of the activities of the Starlite Festival, Marbella, 14 July-15 August.