Scroll through for more photos from the intimate dinner which was attended by Jessica Alba, Nicole Richie, Francia Raisa and award-winning actor and producer Gael García Bernal.
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(L-R) Carlos Eric Lopez, Jessica Alba and Gael García Bernal pose for a photo together.
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(L-R) Nicole Richie and Carlos Eric Lopez
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(L-R) Jessica Alba and Francia Raisa
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“I’m honored to present the inaugural Día de Muertos Award to Gael García Bernal, a true cinematic icon whose brilliant work as both a producer and actor has brought Latino stories to life and given them a space in mainstream culture,” Carlos Eric Lopez said introducing the actor at the Nov. 1 event.
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Gael García Bernal was honored with the inaugural Premio Vida y Legado (Life and Legacy Award) at the event.
“I thought of a moment like this for a long time. A place and a ceremony that incorporates my culture, my life, the people I belong to, and our ancestors,” the actor said during his speech.
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Bernal continued: “I’m a proud defender of our complex and profound culture and heritage. Especially as there are many Méxicos within México, or many worlds within one world as the zapatistas taught us. It is a great responsibility to tell our stories with the depth, the care, and the complexity they deserve. I would like to remind you that in every generous and benevolent action we take in life, we are in constant dialogue with our ancestors and tradition. Through this we find an understanding of where we are and we build community.”
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Jessica Alba
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(L-R) “Blue Beetle” director Angel Manuel Soto and Jessica Alba
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Francia Raisa
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Nicole Richie
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Ángela Aguilar delivered a haunting performance of “La Llorona.”
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(L-R) Xochitl Gomez and “DWTS” partner Valentin Chmerkovskiy
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(L-R) Gael García Bernal and Carlos Eric Lopez
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(L-R) Angel Manuel Soto, Jessica Alba, Carlos Eric Lopez, Xochitl Gomez and Lele Pons
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(L-R) Diego Tinoco, Carlos Eric Lopez and Julio Macias
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(L-R) Xochitl Gomez and Lele Pons
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(L-R) Diego Tinoco and Xolo Maridueña
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(L-R) Wagner Moura and Gael García Bernal
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Xochitl Gomez
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(L-R) Virginia Almendarez, Xochitl Gomez and Xolo Maridueña
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Guests in catrina makeup dance at Carlos Eric Lopez’s event.
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(L-R) Carlos Eric Lopez and Stephanie Suganami
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Guests, including Patty Rodriguez front and center, view the ofrenda at Carlos Eric Lopez’s Día de los Muertos event.
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A group photo of Carlos Eric Lopez and his guests.
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(L-R) Bricia Lopez, Elsa Marie Collins, Amanda Diaz, Michael Cimino, Sasha Calle and Francia Raisa
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Michael Cimino
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(L-R) Linda Yvette Chavez, Mayan Lopez and Francia Raisa
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Desi Perkins
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(L-R) Julio Macias, Xochitl Gomez, and Michael Cimino
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(L-R) Patty Rodriguez and Elsa Marie Collins
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(L-R) Carlos Eric Lopez and Jessica Alba
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(L-R) Jessica Alba, Gael García Bernal and Carlos Eric Lopez
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Mexican American ranchera singer Ángela Aguilar performs at Carlos Eric Lopez’s Day of the Dead event.
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Lele Pons
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(L-R) Ozzie Juarez and Carlos Eric Lopez
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Jessica Alba, right, and guest attend Carlos Eric Lopez’s event.
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Lola Joann V. Cisneros (second right), Priscilla De La’O (right) and guests attend Carlos Eric Lopez’s third annual Día de Muertos Celebration at Hollywood Forever.
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Carlos Eric Lopez poses on the grounds of the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.
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(L-R) Carlos Eric Lopez, Willy Chavarria and Lola Joann V Cisneros
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(L-R) Angelique Cabral, Gloria Gloria Calderón Kellett, Al Madrigal and Elsa Marie Collins
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(L-R) Jen Atkin and Aimee Song
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Carlos Eric Lopez poses in front of dozens of cempazuchitl flowers, or marigolds. The vibrant orange flowers are considered the Day of the Dead flowers.
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(L-R) Desi Perkins, Jen Atkin, Jessica Alba and Aimee Song
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Displays and signage are seen during Carlos Eric Lopez’s third annual Día de Muertos Celebration at Hollywood Forever on November 1, 2023.
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(L-R) Simone Harouche, Sophia Rossi, Kelly Sawyer Patricof, Nicole Richie, Patsy Tisch, Jamie Mizrahi, Carlos Eric Lopez and Liat Baruch
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(L-R) Paul Flores, guest, Tonatiuh, Carlos Eric Lopez, Eddie Lopez Bautista, Carlos Jaramillo and Ozzie Juarez
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(L-R) Jesse Garcia, Gloria Calderón Kellett and Linda Yvette Chavez
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(L-R) Jennifer Atkin, Carlos Eric Lopez and Mike Rosenthal
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Mayan Lopez
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Priscilla De La’O
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Guests view the ofrenda at Carlos Eric Lopez’s third annual Día de Muertos Celebration at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on November 1, 2023.
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Ahead of the event, guests were able to send in photos of their deceased loved ones to be showcased on the ofrenda.
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