The renowned Cuban actress Susana Pérez could not hold back her tears after an unexpected encounter that deeply moved her. Through a video shared on her social media, the artist recounted an emotional moment experienced as she was leaving the gym, when a Cuban woman of her same age recognized her and approached her, visibly moved.
"It’s not the first time this has happened to me, but each time it does, it moves me deeply. I was walking from the gym to my car, and before I got in, I crossed paths with a woman who was about my age. She was almost running and signaled for me to wait for a moment and said, ‘Are you Susana Pérez?’ I replied ‘yes’ and she was so emotional she was brought to tears. She said, ‘I’m Cuban too’", the actress shared, visibly moved.
In the video, Susana appears with tears in her eyes as she tries to share with her followers how much encounters like this mean to her.
"That excites me a lot because I think that besides the flag, the anthem, and all the national symbols, which might affect each of us in different ways, every time I meet a Cuban who feels emotional seeing me, I believe I also represent a little piece of my country," she confessed.
The actress took the moment to publicly thank everyone who remembers her from Cuba and from the diaspora: "Thanks to that Cuban woman who approached me, to everyone who reaches out to me, and to all those in Cuba who are constantly sending me messages that they remember me and that they care."
"I'm not crying out of nostalgia for wanting to return to that country which is increasingly being destroyed every day, I'm crying because it hurts me and it moves me to think that I represent, at the moment I left, we were 11 million, and there are fewer of us left in Cuba," she added, moved.
With an artistic career spanning over five decades, Susana Pérez is one of the most beloved and recognized figures in Cuban art. She has shone in television, theater, and film, leaving a lasting impression with her memorable performances.
Frequently Asked Questions about Susana Pérez's Emotional Meeting with a Fellow Cuban National
Why did Susana Pérez get emotional when she met another Cuban?
Susana Pérez was moved because she feels that she represents a piece of her country every time she meets a compatriot who recognizes her and is touched to see her. These types of encounters remind her of the love and connection she has with Cuba and its people, both inside and outside the island.
What is the impact of Susana Pérez on the Cuban community?
With more than five decades of experience, Susana Pérez is one of the most beloved and recognized figures in Cuban art. She has made a significant impact on television, theater, and film. Her presence and success continue to serve as a reference for many Cubans who admire her and remember her from various places around the world.
What message did Susana Pérez send to her followers from Cuba and the diaspora?
Susana Pérez took the opportunity to publicly thank everyone who remembers and cares for her, both from Cuba and the diaspora. She expressed her gratitude for the constant support and affection she receives from the Cubans who follow her and feel emotional when they see her, strengthening her bond with her homeland and her people.
How does Susana Pérez express her relationship with Cuba and her current situation?
Susana Pérez affirms that she does not cry out of nostalgia for wanting to return, but rather from the pain of seeing the deterioration of the country. Although she does not wish to return to Cuba due to its critical situation, she feels touched thinking that she represents a piece of her country and experiences profound sorrow for the reality that Cubans on the island face.
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