Celebrity appearances

CELEBRITIES Eva Longoria and Maria Bravo are set to host the 11th annual Global Gift Gala in Marbella in July.

The Casanis Group owner and CEO Zazou Belounis, Marbella mayor Ángeles Muñoz, and the founder of Casa Ángeles and Fundación Global Gift, Maria Bravo, made the announcement at a launch event on Friday, April 21.

The international charity gala, which will take place on Sunday, July 23 at the Hotel Don Pepe Gran Meliá, promises to be a starstudded affair, with Eva Longoria and other famous celebrities in attendance.

This year’s event will also benefit from the support of global partner Utopia Avatars, a project designed to cre ­

ROTARY Club MarbellaGuadalmina, in collaboration with the charity La España Azul and environmental activist Nacho Dean, is making waves for their outstanding efforts to reduce plastic waste.

The Rotary Club is taking action with the EndPlastic­ ate an ethical world where businesses are socially responsible and philanthropy is at the forefront.

The event, which will feature a pre ­ gala dinner at Mamzel at Finca Besaya, will be attended by a whole host of famous faces. The restaurant’s head chef and co­ owner, Fabián Cangas promises a unique dining experience for guests.

During the launch, Maria Bravo praised Zazou Belounis for his commitment to charity and his initiative which allows diners at his restuarants to make donations to Casa Ángeles.