Cuban comedian Andy Vázquez shared a photo from a decade ago on Monday, dedicating it to his colleague Aris Teresa Bruzos, the actress who played Evarista on the show "Vivir del Cuento."
"Ten years ago! Aris Teresa the lovely Evarista," she wrote on her Instagram account alongside the image, remembering her with infinite affection.
In the photo, four artists are depicted in character from the popular comedy show: Luis Silva (Pánfilo), Mario Sardiñas (Chequera), Vázquez himself (Facundo), and Aris Teresa (Evarista), dressed in a floral pink outfit and seated in a wheelchair.
The publication carries special significance because Aris Teresa Bruzos Núñez passed away on July 27, 2025 in Havana, at the age of 89. The news was shared by Luis Silva on Facebook, who received the notification from Mario Sardiñas.
Bruzos worked as a teacher for 34 years —even directing educational centers— before transitioning to television. Her character Evarista, a charming and witty elderly woman, joined the world of «Vivir del Cuento» around 2008 and became one of the most beloved by the Cuban audience. Even in her later years, when physical limitations were evident, the actress recorded scenes from her own home to remain part of the show.
When Bruzos passed away in July 2025, Andy Vázquez paid a tribute with words that captured the feelings of many: "Eternally in the hearts of all Cubans."
The photo retrieved this Monday, taken when everyone was an active part of the cast in Cuba, is a new gesture of memory and affection toward someone whom Vázquez affectionately calls "the lovely Evarista."
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