The Cuban actor Héctor Noas bade farewell this Monday to his colleague and friend Paula Andrea Alí Rivera, or simply Paula Alí, with a message on Facebook that moved those who read it, just hours after the passing of the Cuban actress at the age of 90 was confirmed.
Noas spoke to her using the affectionate and conspiratorial language that characterizes deep friendships in Cuban culture: “My love! 'My dear wife.' It saddens me to see you go, although I want to remember you as I always enjoyed you in life: smiling, making jokes, filling every space with your positive energy.”
The actor recalled what it meant to share a project with her: "Having you as a partner on a project was synonymous with having a great time, and you always made everything flow better."
In her Facebook post, Noas also extended a symbolic hug to Paula's friends: "You are left even more alone without you," she wrote, before wishing her "a beautiful journey into eternity" with the certainty that "the Cuban people will never forget you."
He closed his message with a reflection that captures the essence of the actress: «People who make others happy deserve glory, and you understood that well».
Just three weeks before her death, she was unanimously awarded the National Television Award 2026, the highest honor in Cuban television, which she was unable to collect in person.
The Cuban artistic community reacted with sorrow to the news. The actress Heydy González published a heartfelt tribute featuring a scene from "Punto G" in which both shared the screen, while Luis Silva, the popular Pánfilo from "Vivir del cuento", noted that Paula was "working until the very last moment" and considered it "a pleasure" to have shared scenes with her.
The Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) bid farewell to her as "one of the most popular and beloved artists among the Cuban people" and highlighted her "particularly endearing mark in comedy."
The family of Paula Alí expressed gratitude for the affection received with words that summarize what her life was: “This town loved her very much,” said her sister-in-law Iris Pérez on behalf of her loved ones.
The actress built a career spanning over six decades in television, film, and theater that made her a beloved figure for several generations of Cubans.
She was especially beloved for her portrayal of Dr. Rosa Matriz in the comedic show "Punto G" and had a extensive film career, appearing in movies such as Lista de espera, Nada, Miel para Oshún, and El cuerno de la abundancia.
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