On July 26, the acclaimed Cuban actor Vladimir Cruz celebrates his birthday, and one of the most heartfelt greetings came from his friend and colleague, Jorge Perugorría. Through social media, Perugorría shared an early birthday message for Vladimir on his Instagram.
"Happy early birthday to my little brother Vlado! You got ahead of me this time!" joked the actor in his post.
Perugorría accompanied his message with a photo of the two of them, seemingly taken several years ago. Both actors are fondly remembered for their roles in one of the most iconic films in Cuban cinema, Strawberry and Chocolate.
Their characters, David, a staunch communist, and Diego, a young homosexual artist, not only defined their artistic careers but also symbolized a golden era in Cuban filmmaking.