• Submitted by: Luis Manuel Mazorra
• Culture and Traditions
• 03 / 06 / 2012

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The actor, musician and comedian Jim Belushi, U.S., expressed satisfaction with the stay in Havana and how excited I felt the warm welcome. In addition, confessed Cuban passion for snuff and surprised with the work of the growers in the country.

Very special guest of the Festival del Habano XIV, confessed his love for the pure kind premium handmade cigars in particular, of which it expressed grave amateur.

Interviewed by Prensa Latina on their predilections about brands, jaraneó between the quality of the cigars and the beauty of the Cuban woman, referring to Romeo and Juliet, Cohiba or Behike.

He recalled that smokes cigars since 1987, when shooting a snuff film and it proved a dizzy, but then managed to adapt to that pleasure.

He emphasized his interest in returning to the island as quickly as possible and was very interested in people, especially farmers snuff, whose stories the documentary appreciated by a journalist, another American, James Suckling.

Indeed, the film Cigars: The Heart and Soul of Cuba (cigars: the heart and soul of Cuba) was well received during his presentation on the final day of the Festival (February 27 to March 2 in the Conference Center of Havana).

Belushi shared with the models of the ceremony, journalists and experts in snuff and wines, and resumed his fondness for this country in its people, its passion and vigilance.

During the awards ceremony and auction of the Year Cigar, took the stage and displayed their histrionic and musical skills to play a piece with his harmonica and share with the winners, who handed over the diploma.

With a high-sounding phrase and broad sweep of the arms said: I love Cuba (Cuba adore) and showed the broadest smile of gratitude for inviting him to the Festival.

James Adam "Jim" Belushi (Chicago, Illinois, June 15, 1954) devotes his life to acting success in films and television, in addition to being a comedian and musician.

After completing studies at Wheaton Central High School, Belushi attended the College of DuPage and graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a degree in Theatre Arts.

Jim Belushi was the younger brother of actor John Belushi, who died prematurely. He began his career in the late 70s of last century in television series and made her film debut in 1981.