The renowned Cuban actress Verónica Lynn inspires with her passion for the stage. And at 95 years old which she celebrated today, she is a role model for both young and established performers. An example of artistic excellence and professional rigor.
“Everything she touches turns to gold,” declared Fernando Hechavarría, recipient of the 2026 National Theater Award. At a tribute event for the artist, where colleagues and admirers of one of Cuba’s most prominent figures in art gathered.
“There is so much truth in everything she does, and her scenes are masterclasses.” Commented fellow actor Héctor Noas, who shared anecdotes connecting him to the honoree. Along with actresses Paula Alí and Diana Rosa Suárez.
“Moreover there is so much truth in everything she does, and her scenes are masterclasses.” In honor of a life dedicated to her country’s culture, the documentary “Many Sundays for Verónica,” directed by Pedro Maytín. Also who collaborated on the screenplay with playwright, poet, and essayist Norge Espinosa. Premieres this Friday at Havana’s Charles Chaplin Cinema.
Produced by the Caricatos Artistic Representation Agency and the National Council of Performing Arts. The film transcends the biographical to become a portrait of the National Theater and Television Award winner.
To mark the occasion, Prensa Latina recalls an interview conducted on one of her birthdays.
One could evoke memories of a true Santa Camila of Old Havana or a masterful Doña Teresa in the novel “Sol de Batey.” Simply mentioning her name is enough: she is Verónica Lynn, the leading figure in Cuban acting.
As a child, she was a huge film buff, and although she didn’t know anything about theater. Her greatest passion was writing her own plays while imitating artists like Bette Davis and Betty Harford.
At 23, with a talent that was beginning to emerge, she earned a place in the cast of Teatro Azul. A live program broadcast at that time from Studio Four of Cuban Television under the direction of Gaspar Pumarejo. Her performance on that show served as a showcase that led to new projects in her life, including theater.
Her ability to transform herself and display her talent in the most varied characters is undeniable. How does she do it? Nobody knows. It’s a gift that has accompanied her throughout the years.
With an extensive career in film, theater, radio, and television. She is especially known for her portrayal of Santa Camila de La Habana Vieja. A religious mulatto woman with little formal education.
According to critics, her performance in that play is considered unsurpassed. Another role that earned her countless expressions of affection was Doña Teresa, the landowner in Sol de Batey (1985).
When asked what her career meant to her, she replied: “Being an actress is one thing, being an artist is another. I say this with pride: Verónica Lynn is an artist.”
With information from Prensa Latina
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