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Benicio del Toro would be visiting Havana and this Saturday he was spotted at the Yarini bar-restaurant, owned by Cuban actor Jorge Perugorría, enjoying a concert by Síntesis.
The image of the Puerto Rican actor was shared on the Facebook page of the group: “At our performance in Yarini Habana. We had two notable actors from the film industry in the audience: Jorge Perugorria (Pichy) and Benicio del Toro, along with several friends.”
Del Toro used to travel to the island frequently a few years ago, but it had been a while since his last visit to Havana became known.
In 2022, he was seen as a special guest at the celebration for the sapphire wedding anniversary of the casting director of ICAIC, Libia Batista Mora, and the 90th birthday of her husband. Additionally, in 2018, his visits to Havana and Gibara were also highlighted.
Recently, the actor, known for his friendship with Perrugoría, shared a peculiar anecdote. He was held up by TSA (Transportation Security Administration) agents at Boston airport due to a misunderstanding regarding the contents of his carry-on luggage.
Everything happened while the actor was en transit to Los Angeles, carrying among his belongings the printed script of The Phoenician Scheme, the successful film by Wes Anderson, in which he stars and which was released a few weeks ago, and where there was a first alarming scene titled: “Interior Airplane: Bomb.”
Frequently Asked Questions about Benicio del Toro's Visit to Havana
What did Benicio del Toro do during his visit to Havana?
Benicio del Toro attended a concert by the band Síntesis at the bar-restaurant Yarini, owned by Cuban actor Jorge Perugorría. The Puerto Rican actor's visit to Havana is significant as he shares a well-known friendship with Perugorría and had not been to the island for some time.
What was the recent incident involving Benicio del Toro at a U.S. airport?
Benicio del Toro was temporarily detained by the TSA at Boston airport due to a misunderstanding regarding the contents of his carry-on luggage, which included a script for the movie "The Phoenician Scheme". The first scene of the script had an alarming title, which raised concerns among the security agents.
What is the relationship between Benicio del Toro and Jorge Perugorría?
Benicio del Toro and Jorge Perugorría are friends and their relationship is well-known. Del Toro has visited Cuba several times, and on this visit, he was spotted at Perugorría’s restaurant in Havana enjoying a concert.
Why was Benicio del Toro detained at the Boston airport?
He was detained due to a script he had in his luggage, which contained scene titles that raised alarms for airport security. The script belonged to his new project "The Phoenician Scheme," directed by Wes Anderson, and the incident was resolved when a supervisor recognized the actor.
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