PARTNER EVENTS
© Maria Callas Monaco Gala & Awards
Mario Frangoulis winner of ‘ Best Music Artist ‘ Award with Mr Pascal Granero
: This year it was truly lit up by the presence of Monica Bellucci . What are you planning for next year ?
Ioanna Efthimiou : Every year we invite international celebrities , connected to Maria Callas . Greek singer Nana Mouskouri was our special guest last year . This time it was the sublime Monica Bellucci . Next year we will celebrate the centenary of the diva ' s birth with famous artists performing opera . The Opéra Garnier is an ideal venue to host this amazing evening .
: This gala is also a charity event . How important is that ?
Ioanna Efthimiou : We would like to emphasize the importance of donating and being united . This year the proceeds went to the Princess Charlène Foundation . Each of our events pursues a different charity cause .
MARIA CALLAS GALA & AWARDS
The Maria Callas Monaco Gala & Awards is inspired by the legendary Gala , which was held in Monaco in 1960 , where the greatest Opera Diva ever , Maria Callas alias ‘ La Divina ’, enchanted the crowds and the Royal couple of Prince Rainier & Princess Grace of Monaco with her unique voice .
© Maria Callas Monaco Gala & Awards
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou , Konstantinos Skorilas , Clelia Haji-Ioannou ( Charity woman Award ), Orla Murphy
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