Celebrities will attend HIV/AIDS fundraiser

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Whether it’s a Hollywood actor, a beauty icon, a Broadway sensation or an international news anchor, Cielo Latino – the largest national fund-raiser for HIV/AIDS in the Latino community – attracts them all!

“I want to thank all of these celebrities for their support, involvement and work on behalf of our struggle in the fight against AIDS. Their willingness to use their celebrity in order to bring attention to our cause is invaluable to the Commission and the Latino Community”

Actors Rosie Perez and Lupe Ontiveros, Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez, Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda, and news anchors Soledad O’Brian and Carmen Dominicci are among the celebrities that the Latino Commission on AIDS announced today will attend Cielo Latino.

Cielo Latino, the Commission’s annual benefit gala, will be held May 11, 2010 at Cipriani Wall Street. The event will be hosted by CNN’s Soledad O’Brian and will celebrate the Commission’s 20^th Anniversary and honor the legacy of its Founder, Dennis deLeon, who recently passed.

“I want to thank all of these celebrities for their support, involvement and work on behalf of our struggle in the fight against AIDS. Their willingness to use their celebrity in order to bring attention to our cause is invaluable to the Commission and the Latino Community,” said Guillermo Chacon, President of the Commission.

Carmen Dominicci, who will be recognized this year as the International Ambassador of Cielo Latino, said, “I am honored to be a voice for the Latino Community to bring awareness to this most critical issue.”

Now in its 15^th year, the event draws the attention of high-profile media and celebrity personalities. Previous celebrity attendees include actress Dennise Quiñones, actor Wilmer Valderamma, and Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza.

The Grammy-nominated fusion band Yerbabuena will be the headline performers for the evening. Tickets for the event are on sale now and sponsorships are still available. For further information, please visit www.latinoaids.org/cielo or call 212-675-3288.