The actress Iris Pérez, wife of actor Omar Alí and political niece of Paula Alí, expressed her gratitude on Monday for the numerous displays of affection the family has received following the passing of the beloved Cuban interpreter at the age of 90.
From Havana, Pérez shared an emotional message on Facebook, accompanied by a black and white photograph of the actress, in which she highlighted the deep bond that the public has always maintained with one of the most beloved figures in Cuban television and theater.
We know that this town has loved her very much and that her loss hurts like that of a close family member. What a beautiful journey she had on Earth, what a great legacy of love she left us. Thank God for having shared her with us. Thank you for so much love on behalf of her family and friends," she wrote.
Iris Pérez is married to Omar Alí, the nephew of the actress, and over the past few years, they have shared not only family matters with Paula Alí but also many moments connected to her artistic life.
The post received dozens of condolence messages from followers, colleagues, and admirers, who remembered the actress for her simplicity, charisma, and the warmth she conveyed over more than six decades on stage.
The death of Paula Alí prompted a broad reaction both within and outside the Cuban cultural scene. One of the first tributes came from actor Luis Silva, known for his role as Pánfilo in "Vivir del Cuento," whose message on social media touched thousands of followers.
The Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) also mourned her passing and emphasized that the actress left "a particularly endearing mark on comedy," thanks to the authenticity, professionalism, and charisma that characterized her extensive career.
Born on January 26, 1936, in Candelaria, currently in the province of Artemisa, Paula Alí began her artistic career in 1959 and built a legacy of over six decades in Cuban television, theater, and film.
His passing occurred just three weeks after receiving the National Television Award 2026, the highest distinction in that medium in Cuba, awarded unanimously in recognition of a lifetime dedicated to art.
At the beginning of this year, the actress celebrated her 90th birthday on the show "Al Mediodía", surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues, including Iris and Omar, in what turned out to be one of her final public appearances.
In its official farewell, the UNEAC summed up the artist's legacy with a phrase that has been widely shared since the news was announced: "With Paula Alí, an essential interpreter of the Cuban scene disappears, whose work will remain in the affectionate memory of our people and in the history of the performing and audiovisual arts of the country."
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