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MUSIC SENSATION LUIS FONSI NAMED GODFATHER OF NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE'S NEWEST SHIP, NORWEGIAN VIVA

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, announced today that GRAMMY® nominated, and five-time Latin GRAMMY® winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer, Luis Fonsi, will serve as the godfather of its newest ship, Norwegian Viva, the second ship of the Brand's groundbreaking Prima Class. The ship will be christened in Miami before homeporting in San Juan, Puerto Rico this fall.

Norwegian Cruise Line announces global music sensation, Luis Fonsi, as the godparent of its newest ship, Norwegian Viva, the second ship in the groundbreaking Prima Class Fonsi will attend the November 2023 christening celebration to officially name and christen the ship before the vessel homeports in San Juan, Puerto Rico this fall

Norwegian Cruise Line announces global music sensation, Luis Fonsi, as the godparent of its newest ship, Norwegian Viva, the second ship in the groundbreaking Prima Class Fonsi will attend the November 2023 christening celebration to officially name and christen the ship before the vessel homeports in San Juan, Puerto Rico this fall

Norwegian Cruise Line announces GRAMMY® nominated, and five-time Latin GRAMMY® winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer, Luis Fonsi, will serve as the godfather of its newest ship, Norwegian Viva, the second ship of the Brand’s groundbreaking Prima Class

Best known for his extensive list of radio hits including the award-winning, global chart-topping hit, "Despacito," which was featured on Billboard's "Hot Latin Song" list for a record-breaking 56 consecutive weeks, Puerto Rican-born Fonsi will fulfill the longstanding maritime tradition of blessing and officially naming Norwegian Viva at the Nov 28, 2023 christening ceremony in Miami, the "Cruise Capital of the World." The "Live it Up!" theme of Norwegian Viva will continue throughout the evening, with a lineup of leading Latin entertainers joining Fonsi, including The Queen of Latin Pop, Paulina Rubio; "Saturday Night Live" cast member and Miami-native, Marcello Hernandez; and singer, Pedro Capó, all of which will deliver exclusive performances throughout the night.

"We are thrilled to welcome Latin music icon Luis Fonsi to the NCL family as Godfather of Norwegian Viva and to join us as we christen our newest ship," said David J. Herrera, President of Norwegian Cruise Line. "Miami, our hometown, is immersed in Latin culture, and we want to celebrate Norwegian Viva's debut with an infusion of Latin talent headlined by Luis. As a native Puerto Rican, who is also based in Miami, he brings people together from around the world with his energy, positivity and music, making him the perfect complement to the vibrant energy of Norwegian Viva We cannot wait for him to join us as we celebrate this milestone moment later this year "

On Nov 28, 2023, Luis Fonsi will officiate the ceremonial breaking of a champagne bottle on the ship's bow to bid the vessel and its travelers good fortune on their voyage, a fundamental nautical tradition customary for any ship launch After completing its christening voyage, Norwegian Viva will be the newest ship to homeport in San Juan, Puerto Rico upon arrival on Dec 15, 2023 It will offer a variety of seven-day Caribbean voyages through April 2024 with calls to Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St John's, Antigua; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, St Lucia; Philipsburg, St Maarten and St Thomas, U S Virgin Islands, before returning for a summer season of cruises to Europe from Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Lisbon, Portugal; and Rome (Civitavecchia) and Venice (Trieste), Italy

"I am so honored to be named Godfather of NCL's newest ship, Norwegian Viva, and look forward to sharing her with the amazing people of Puerto Rico, a community that truly represents the spirit of 'live it up'" said Luis Fonsi, award-winning global artist. "Growing up on an island, the ocean plays such an important part in my life, and there is nowhere else I'd rather be. Cruising provides such an incredible vacation experience, and I cannot wait to christen this incredible ship and to introduce her to the world."

Norwegian Viva is the second of six vessels in the company's groundbreaking Prima Class and sister ship to the award-winning Norwegian Prima. The elevated offerings of the Prima Class prioritize the guest experience and raise the bar on cruising through world-class cuisine, the brand's most spacious design yet, and stellar onboard activities including the Viva Speedway the three-level racetrack. Norwegian Viva features many of the outstanding onboard experiences that makes the Prima Class in a league of its own including Indulge Food Hall, the upscale food market exhibiting 11 unique eateries; the fastest slides at sea, The Drop and Rush; and NCL's industry-exclusive sustainable cocktail bar, the Metropolitan Bar Debuting in August 2023, Norwegian Viva will sail a selection of bucket-list-worthy Greek Isles and Mediterranean voyages through November, before homeporting in San Juan, Puerto Rico in December 2023 for a season of Caribbean itineraries

Miami Swim Week® The Shows Teams Up with Love for Upcycling for a Worldwide Design Competition

Miami Swim Week® The Shows and Love for Upcycling invite design students worldwide to compete in a search for the best 12 upcycle resort and swimwear pieces to be showcased during Miami Swim Week from July 5-10 at SLS Hotel on South Beach. The competition is open to all students who are currently enrolled in design schools worldwide. Each design piece must include 95 percent of upcycle materials - maintaining the sustainability ethic guiding all of Love for Upcycle fabrications. Please send video submissions to the Love for Upcycling Instagram @loveforupcycling before June 15, 2023 to be considered 6 finalists will be chosen among the most popular on social media and 6 will be selected by a jury Videos should be one minute showcasing materials used, the process and the final piece Remember our ethos "rework, reuse, and recycle" when preparing your submissions

Love for Upcycle company was founded by Jose Alexzander who has been working with upcycling for more than 30 years. The company is dedicated to promoting and supporting upcycling and recycling artists. Their focus is on responsible and sustainable practices to reduce the negative impact of fast fashion on the planet.

Miami Swim Week® The Shows is an incubator for emerging designers including those focused on sustainable [production as well as established brands. "We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and promoting ethical and responsible fashion," said Moh Ducis, founder and CEO of the official Miami Swim Week® The Shows.

Miami Swim Week® The Shows is owned, managed and the trademark property of the DCSW group With over a decade of experience producing fashion shows, the has established itself as the fastest growing luxury fashion show production ecosystem, specializing in innovative fashion concepts, production, and execution. For more information, visit the Miami Swim Week® The Shows website here and follow the brand on Instagram – miamiswimweekshows Media credentials can be applied for on the official Miami Swim Week® The Shows website

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The organization, founded 17 years ago in Spain, is consolidating its presence in the United States by connecting Hispanic companies and investors throughout the Americas and the Caribbean.

Operating and offering services closely linked to those provided by a Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic American Business Congress is an organization incorporated as a company in which its members – without the need to pay membership – enjoy the benefits of a database that provides business alliances at a global level

“Our objective is to promote strategic connections between countries to generate new business, position brands, products, and services, through international business meetings,” said Maria Victoria Valencia, founder and executive director of the Hispanic American Business Congress, an organization that among its achievements stands out for having been awarded as an Entity Promoting Integration and Business in Houston, Texas

In addition, the U.S. Congress declared October 13th, 2016, as Hispanic American Business Congress Day, a proclamation that had an impact at the international level, since four years later, on February 29, 2020, the entity received the Gold Collar for World Peace, a recognition that highlighted its excellent work, contribution and cooperation with the global economy.

“We are an organization at the service of the international Hispanic community, in which anyone who is undertaking and promoting a business, has our support and networks of contacts to position their brands, products or services,” said its founder María Victoria Valencia, who also promotes strategic alliances with institutions such as the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the European Union, the Harvard David Rockefeller Review, the United Nations (UN), the United Nations Educational Organization (UNESCO), and the World Bank, among others

“These alliances allow us to join forces so that Hispanic businesses continue to grow even outside of the United States, as they are organizations that seek the development of Latin America and the Caribbean. And in this sense, we also work with more than seven presidential houses in Latin America, bringing investment to our countries and diversifying their economy,” he added.

It is worth mentioning that the Hispanic American Business Congress was established in the United States in 2015 and has had its main headquarters in Miami for three years, a step that seeks to strengthen ties with the Caribbean and Latin America

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Arlene Gonzalez - Latin Music Superstar

As a young girl of 5 years of age, Arlene Gonzalez, knew that she had something special in her soul, that would someday take her on a journey that would lead to an ambitious career. Arlene is a bilingual musician, and composer. Arlene, who is of Puerto Rican and Ecuadorian descent, first burst on the music scene when she moved to South Florida in March of 2009. Although she was now entrenched in her new Florida lifestyle, she never lost the spirit and fire that became a part of her while growing-up in Corona Queens, New York. Shortly after arriving in Florida, she established an amazing career including many performances and Tours. She opened her own Record Label called Platinum G Records, Inc. in May 2011 She has worked with such talents as a Grammy winning producer, Jon FX, and four-time Grammy winning engineer, Mark Lee. Coming from a musical background, her Father, Oscar Gonzalez was a legendary award winning vocalist in Trio los Nobles and Trio de Oro in Puerto Rico and New York. Arlene has a blueprint of all of his tracks which she plans to adapt into modern dance music for the Spanish language market.

Arlene Gonzalez’s music first started playing with Polito Vega in Amor 93.1 FM. Her music is regularly featured on radio stations in rotation, which include, Wepa FM and 670 AM in Florida 89.3 FM, 91.9 FM and 94.5 FM 102.3FM in New York City, as well as 1640 AM in the Dominican Republic. Her music can be found on MTV.com, ITunes, Amazon, Pandora, iHeart Radio, and Shazam.

Arlene 1st Salsa song, Vete, which became an overnight hit in Panama and all of South and North America with the Grammy Winning Producer Engineer of Celia Cruz song, La Negra Tiene Tumbao, Guido Diaz

She recorded another hit song with Nino Segarra a master of the salsa named RETAME which is available on VEVO, ITUNES, and Spotify etc. The video was filmed in Miami.

Arlene also Has performed at Westgate lounge in Nyack NY, where a lot of famous salseros have performed with the amazing Palladium Mambo ALLSTARS.

Dr. Tania Medina makes her singing debut with the bachata-pop song, "Enamorate de ti"

The famous plastic surgeon has become "The Singing Doctor" with the collaboration of fivetime Latin Grammy award winner Nicolas Tovar.

Dr Tania Medina, a famous plastic surgeon, made her musical debut with the bachata-pop song, "Enamorate de ti", in collaboration with producer/singer Nicolas Tovar. Medina is one of Forbes' 50 most powerful women and one of the 25 most powerful women of "People en Español". She is a bestselling author, coach, contributor to Univisión's "Despierta América", and celebrity expert.

"Enamorate de ti", launched as a tribute to the woman who sometimes feels ignored or undervalued, is an invitation to depend no longer on social networks and seek inner beauty and intelligence.

"After countless hours, days, months, and years creating with producers, music coaches, and audio engineers, it fills me with emotion to give myself and my fans 'Enamorate de ti' to recognize the best in us and learn to love each other above all else," said Dr

Tania Medina

Featured in the song is Mark B, a renowned Dominican urban music singer, and El Alfa

"Many people will say that now I am the singing doctor, and that makes me happy. I am pleased to show that women can have different roles and we can achieve our dreams. Mine, in addition to being a mother, a wife, and a doctor, is modeling, being on television, and singing," the plastic surgeon concluded.

For over eleven years, Nicolas Tovar worked with Emilio Estefan's team, where he composed songs for artists such as Ricky Martin, Chayanne, Alejandro Fernández, Jon Secada, and Cristian Castro, among others Furthermore, he has won five Latin Grammies

Tania Medina attended the Santo Domingo Institute of Technology School of Medicine and graduated with the highest honors (suma cum laude). She graduated as a specialist in the National Residency in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at the Hospital Salvador B. Gautier. She is an active member of the Dominican Society of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery; the Dominican Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery; the American Society of Plastic Surgery; the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery; and the World Association of Gluteal Surgeons. www.tucirujana.com IG: @drataniamedina

Dr. Tania Medina