The glamour and solidarity of the People in Red gala overflow the Oval Room of the MNAC

BarcelonaWithout losing glamour or its power to attract attendees, the People in Red gala reached its fifteenth edition this Monday, a remarkable milestone that was once again celebrated by bringing together a long list of celebrities for dinner in the Oval Room of the MNAC (National Museum of Contemporary Art). Coming from all walks of life, the nearly 800 attendees—many well known to the general public—wanted to collaborate with Dr. Bonaventura Clotet in his annual fundraiser to finance research projects against infectious diseases, which are currently the fourth leading cause of death from disease worldwide. Over the course of these fifteen years, Dr. Clotet's gala has evolved from raising funds solely for AIDS to focusing on the wide range of conditions that fall under the heading of infectious diseases. At press time, the final fundraising figure was not yet available, but the organizers have announced that it would exceed last year's total, which was €815,000.

This year's gala featured two exceptional sponsors: tennis player Àlex Corretja and model Martina Klein, who served as ambassadors for the gala alongside Andreu Buenafuente and Silvia Abril, who served as presenters for another year. But the celebration wasn't limited to the comic couple's entertaining talent; performances by singer Rufus Wainwright and Rigoberta Bandini were also on their feet, bringing a large portion of the audience to their feet. Before her performance, the Catalan singer also walked the red carpet dressed in Madrid Manso and took the opportunity to advocate for financial investment in scientific research.

As in previous editions, the extensive photocall The party has been going on until sunset. With the MNAC in front of them, actors such as Aina Clotet –dressed by Menchén Tomàs and changing the traditional red for orange–, Marc Clotet, Natalia Sánchez –young Dr. Clotet–, Miguel Ángel Muñoz, Patricia Montero, Hiba Abouk and Betsy Túrnez brought the event to the attention of the dozens of photojournalists.

From the omnipresent world of social networks, the Catalans Dulceida (Pamela Rolland’s work) and her wife, Alba Paul, who have just become mothers, were not missing from the event, which monopolized a good part of the questions asked by the journalists. influencers Marta Díaz, who found time to meet her fans, and Laura Escanes also didn't want to miss the event. The presenter of The crossing opted for a silk suit by the Italian brand Daniele Morena. The design featured a deep teardrop neckline and an open back decorated with gold chains. Another prominent name in the world of influencers who wanted to show support for the cause was Jonan Wiergo, who rose to fame thanks to Survivors and Peking Express.

There was also a strong representation from the entertainment world, including Mag Lari, actress Cristina Brondo, who looked spectacular in an elegant red dress, and singer Alfred García. Tothom's honorary honoree, he was able to reorganize himself to host the gala without any problems.

Also responding to the call for solidarity were prominent names in sports, such as Gemma Mengual, former footballers Thiago Alcántara, and Julio Salinas, who joked with Marc Clotet, whom he tried to lift with a weight. On the music scene, Joan Manuel Serrat attended, who gave a concert two years ago when he was in the middle of his farewell tour.

The country's leading political representatives also wanted to show support for the cause promoted by Dr. Clotet. The President of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa; the Speaker of the Parliament, Josep Rull; the Minister for the Presidency, Albert Dalmau; the Mayor of Barcelona, ​​​​Jaume Collboni; and the Speaker of the Parliament, Josep Rull. Also present were former President of the Generalitat, Artur Mas, and his wife, Helena Rakosnik.

Familiar faces from the communications field were also present, such as Antoni Bassas; Cris Puig, one of the first to walk the red carpet; and Oriol Nolis, director of RTVE's future Catalan-language channel. Two of the gala's regulars, Jordi Basté and Helena Garcia Melero, couldn't be missed. The presenter of the Everything moves She agreed with Aina Clotet in choosing the orange color, although in her case it was a design by Tot-hom, who designed some of the best outfits of the evening.

Beyond the famous faces and musical performances, the heart of the People in Red gala is the delicious dinner created by Nandu Jubany and his team, which has already become a classic of the event. It always offers an extra touch of exoticism thanks to the La Fura del Baus show, which takes place while the chef's aperitif is served. The party concluded with music by DJ Fede Sardà and cocktails by Manel Vehí, which turned the charity gala into a real party.