A viral video shared by content creator Leodanis Sotomayor (@lilleoovni) on his Instagram account has sparked a wave of reactions among Cubans on social media. The footage, shot on a Havana street, features Sotomayor interviewing a man over 50 who is both polite and engaging.
The twist came when some viewers recognized the man's voice. It was none other than radio actor Manuel Alberto González. He effortlessly and gracefully answered three simple questions posed by Sotomayor. Social media users were quick to respond. "As soon as I heard his voice, I knew he would win," commented one user.
Others praised his diction, clarity, and masculine allure: "You can tell he's from a different generation," "Such pride in that old school!" and "His voice was part of my days," were among the remarks. Some even joked about asking Manuel "300 questions" just for the joy of hearing him respond.
The contrast with several young people interviewed in other videos was apparent to many viewers, highlighting the educational decline that has occurred in Cuba over the years. Manuel, with his distinctive presence and voice, not only won the prize offered by the content creator but also the admiration of thousands of Cubans online.
What began as a simple moment turned into a testament to what many regard as an irreplaceable generation in Cuba.