The actor and comedian Ulises Toirac turns 62 this Sunday, “in love” with what he has achieved and “proud of the way” he accomplished it.
In a lengthy and profound reflection he shared on Facebook for his birthday, Toirac stated that he is in a stage of his life where he cares less about what others think of him, focusing instead on “being consistent and making people happy.”
The comedian, who has become one of the sharpest critics of the Cuban regime, also clarified that his aim is not to become a politician.
"The power that radiates from power gives me hives on my a***. But I am determined to risk it all, even to the point of stopping breathing, for one of the foolishness I call 'principles'."
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"Listening is my passion, being present in the same room as someone who is crying with helplessness or frustration. Saving a potential suicide victim (because I have been near that province and believe me when I say it's not worth it under ANY circumstances) and celebrating the figure of the woman who carries herself with elegance, not with the intention of making the audience drool," he added.
In his particular definition of principles, the actor also declared himself an animal lover and a "religious fanatic of life."
“I am deeply in love with what I have achieved and proud of the way in which I did it. It doesn't matter if I didn't earn the money I deserved, because I have the absolute conviction that money cannot buy the things I was able to do, no matter how much they pay for it,” he reflected.
Toirac concluded his reflection by declaring his love for Cuba and Havana, as well as for the Cuban people.
"And [I am madly in love] with my land and its people. With the people and my land. With my city, my universe. The woman who never disregarded me and always found a little space for me, no matter how hurt or happy I was. Destroyed, prostituted, humiliated, deceived... Havana is as much a Nation as Cuba is to me," he said.
Toirac was born on June 29, 1963. He graduated in Electrical Engineering from the "José Antonio Echeverría" Technological University of Havana (CUJAE) in 1986, but his professional career has been in the cultural field. He is one of the classic actors of Cuban humor in recent decades.
His usual reflections, critical and devastating, on the situation in Cuba enjoy great popularity, and because of this, he has been subject to sanctions and pressures from the regime.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ulises Toirac and His Critical Stance on the Situation in Cuba
What is Ulises Toirac's stance on the Cuban regime?
Ulises Toirac is one of the sharpest critics of the Cuban regime. Through his social media posts, he has highlighted the ineffectiveness of the government's economic and social policies, denounced the lack of freedoms, and the repression faced by those who dissent from the official narrative.
How has Ulises Toirac reacted to the economic measures of the Cuban government?
Toirac has harshly criticized the government's economic measures, such as the recent "tarifazo" by ETECSA. He believes that these measures are an abuse and reflect a collapsing economy. He has expressed irony about the dollarization of basic services and the disconnection of leadership from the country's reality, pointing out that these policies increase inequality and poverty.
Why did Ulises Toirac decide to withdraw from political commentary?
Toirac decided to withdraw from political commentary out of frustration with the lack of real changes. In his posts, he expressed that criticizing the regime has been like "plowing in the desert," as he sees no effective response from the population or the government, and feels that his sincerity has only brought him censorship and reprisals.
What is Ulises Toirac's perspective on the student protests in Cuba?
Toirac has publicly supported the student movement in Cuba, especially in its fight against ETECSA's rates. He believes that the protests are a demonstration of democratic maturity and a challenge to power. He has warned that any repression by the government would have a high political cost.
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