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The sixth edition of The Evening of the Year, Ibai Llanos’ boxing and digital entertainment event, had a moment that marked the night: the tribute to the Argentine streamer Gaspi, who died on July 14 in a helicopter accident in Brazil.

Before more than 70 thousand people at the La Cartuja Stadium in Seville and millions online, Ibai stopped the show to remember his friend. “He was a wonderful person with impressive talent,” said the Spaniard. Gaspi’s family came to the ring and the audience chanted his name. His mother, Michelle, did not hold back her tears.

Among applause, Michelle took one of her son’s phrases: “Give and don’t get given.” He adapted it: “It is better to give and have them give you all this love that you give.” The gloves that Gaspi used in the fifth edition were also placed on the commentary table, when he lost to Perxitaa by technical knockout in the first round, but received a standing ovation.

A video was projected on the screens with his most memorable moments: street interviews, comedy videos and his participation in The Evening of the Year V, where he surprised by losing 20 kilos before the fight. His dedication and discipline remained a testimony.

Gaspi, whose real name was Gaspar Prim Díaz, was 23 years old. He became one of the most popular YouTubers in Argentina for his irreverent and spontaneous style. The accident occurred near Rio de Janeiro and also claimed the lives of singer Oliver Tree, 32, and filmmakers Lucas Vignale and Lucas Brito Chaves. For many attendees, the tribute was the most significant moment of the night, remembering the legacy of a creator who marked an entire generation.

After almost a month of soccer games, the audience returns to the cinemas with two opposing proposals: one of sharks with an action stamp and another of Mexican drama.

Deadly impact: sharks and survival on the high seas

A flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai malfunctions and crash-lands in the ocean. The survivors are trapped in the wreckage as sharks surround the area. The fuselage sinks and they must decide whether to take their chances in the water or wait inside.

Renny Harlin, who already demonstrated his craft in Deep Alert and High Speed, directs this film. The cast includes Ben Kingsley, Aaron Eckhart, Lucy Barrett and Molly Belle Wright. Gene Simmons, founder of Kiss, is a producer and focused on the sound design of the accident.

“Harlin regains some of his former vigor in the dizzying acceleration of violence,” notes The Hollywood Reporter.

“It’s a solid, entertaining movie about a plane that crashes into sharks. It’s much higher up the food chain than it should be,” adds IndieWire.

Until the end of the world: deep drama with ex-partner

Aislinn Derbez and Mauricio Ochmann share the set again, this time in a drama far from the comedy that made them famous in A la mala. The story, which Derbez promoted for almost a decade, addresses a serious illness and a complex love relationship.

The actress went to therapy before agreeing to film with Ochmann, her ex-partner and father of her daughter. The film starts in 1975 and ends ten years later. It is the debut film of Emiliano Castro Vizcarra.

Tribute with scare

“First of all, I would like to know if the person who fell is okay,” said Cecilia Suárez when taking the microphone at the Teatro Juárez. The actress was referring to a photographer who accidentally fell into the stage pit from a height of about two meters. Official reports confirmed that he did not suffer injuries.

The night, however, was one of celebration. Suárez received the Silver Cross from the UNAM Film Library, an award made with metal remains from film development. Hugo Villa, director of the Film Library, joked: “They can give you 8 thousand pesos for it.”

The Tampico actress arrived accompanied by her son, whom she recognized as her driving force in life. She accepted that motherhood makes women corny, remembering María Félix:

“One tends to think that when one receives a tribute one must be a certain age, and I tend to think of myself as much younger than I really am. The path of an actress cannot be understood without collective effort.”

As an activist, she has raised her voice for women, including at the UN. He considered that in turbulent times, only collective efforts will help move forward.

Also speaking at the event were Irene Azuela, who confessed that at first she was afraid to share a set with her, but a joke calmed her down, and Ernesto Contreras, her director in Párpados azul and Las Oscuras Primaveras.