PARTNER EVENTS
MONICA BELLUCCI , MARIO FRANGOULIS AND OTHER CELEBRITIES at the Maria Callas Monaco Gala & Awards
The 2nd Edition of the Charity Event of the Maria Callas Monaco Gala & Awards was held on May 5 , 2022 , under the High Patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco , and the kind support of the Greek Community of Monaco , in the magnificent Salle Empire of the Hôtel de Paris , in Monte-Carlo .
© Maria Callas Monaco Gala & Awards
The Artists – works from left to right : Magdalena Gronowska painting ( Art box ), Maria Callas portrait by André Monet ( Yellow Korner ), and Jean-Noel Chazelle art work .
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS AND A CHARITABLE MISSION
Guests had the opportunity to relive a legendary gala from sixty years ago at this iconic venue . Among the celebrity artists present were Mario Frangoulis , Myrto Papaghanasiu , Dimitris Platanias and Stella Almondo .
The evening was hosted by the Greek journalist Emy Livaniou and by George Davlas . The event was followed by an Awards ceremony for personalities who have contributed to the development and well-being of the community .
The organisers recognised the talent of the legendary Italian actress Monica Bellucci and honoured her with the award of Best Actress by Maria Callas Monaco Gala & Awards . Tom Volf received the award as Best Director . In 2019 , he directed “ Maria Callas : Lettres & Mémoires ” at the Théâtre Marigny in Paris . Mario Frangoulis was awarded Best performer . Katerina Panagopoulou received the Solidarity Award for her philanthropic work and social contribution .
This year ’ s Gala had the support of the Princess Charlène of Monaco Foundation and its projects all over the world , working for the protection of children at sea and the prevention of drowning . It also supported the Chasing Zero initiative of H . S . H . Princess Charlène and the Princess Charlène of Monaco Foundation South Africa for the salvation of the African rhinoceros .
The evening ended with an elegant dinner and a charity art auction by Artcurial Monaco in support of the Princess Charlène Foundation of Monaco .
The art dealer Katya Taran also took part in the charity auction presenting a sculpture by a talented Ukrainian artist Lina Condes “ Love Is The Only Way ”. There was fierce competition for this lot and in the end it was sold for € 6800 . Gareth Wittstock was also one of those who were interested in purchasing this piece of art .
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