Cuban comedian Yoyi (@yoyioficial), celebrated for his wit and charm, took a break from humor to share a touching moment with his fans. In a recent Instagram post, the actor revealed a heartfelt video of himself unwrapping a gift that stirred deep emotions: a hand-painted portrait based on one of the few childhood photos he possesses. "Creating this took me several days, eagerly waiting for the perfect moment to unveil the story this painting holds," Yoyi shared in the video’s caption, which quickly gained viral attention.
With a mix of nervous laughter and tears, Yoyi unveiled the artwork, a gift from artist Adrian Estevez (@adrian._.estevez), who crafted this piece of the comedian's past. "It's one of only three photographs I have from my childhood, and seeing it brought a flood of memories rushing back," he expressed, reflecting on a time filled with love despite the hardships.
The response from his followers was immediate, filled with warmth and admiration. "So beautiful, who gifted it to you? Maikel"; "You made my inner child cry, how lovely!"; "So much tenderness"; "You're amazing Yoyi. Keep that child within you"; "I cried just watching it"; "Never lose the child inside," were among the heartfelt comments he received. Artist Adrian Estevez, the creator of the piece, expressed his delight, stating, "I love what I do," to which Yoyi replied with praise: "You're the best."
Yoyi concluded his message with gratitude for the painting: "This image not only reminds me of where I come from, something I never forget, but it also fills me with strength to continue shaping the future I dream of, with the same hopeful heart I had back then."