Macy’s Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Renowned Actress Gaby Espino
September 20 2017 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
A series of events at six stores across the
country will bring to life the rich legacy of achievement and
entertainment of Hispanic Americans in celebration of National
Hispanic Heritage Month
This fall, Macy’s is once again set to honor the rich legacy and
cultural impact of Hispanic Americans, during its annual Hispanic
Heritage Month celebrations. Customers nationwide will have the
opportunity to attend special in-store events focused on exploring
and exalting Hispanic and Latino culture, in particular the impact
Latinas have had on entertainment. Helping Macy’s celebrate will be
celebrity guest, Gaby Espino. Espino is a renowned actress and
television host who has had leading roles in 17 telenovelas watched
in more than 90 countries. The spirited in-store events will
explore the art of the telenovela and highlight how it has become a
staple of Spanish language entertainment and a genre that has had
the ability to capture the attention of multiple generations.
Macy’s and Gaby Espino will host cross–generational, in-depth
conversations around Hispanic Heritage that celebrate the future
while paying tribute to the past.
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“Macy’s is honored to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our
customers and associates every year,” said Kristyn Doar-Page,
Macy’s vice president of Diversity Strategies. “We believe it is
important to support the communities we serve and recognize the
many contributions Latinos have made over generations, achievements
that are an integral part of American culture today. We are excited
to welcome Gaby Espino to our stores for fun dialogues on the role
of telenovelas in both entertainment and as a core component of
Hispanic family life.”
Gaby Espino is an actress, television host, leading Latina
influencer, and Venezuelan native. Espino has spent years in the
international spotlight, starring in dozens of telenovelas and
films. In addition to her leading roles, she has hosted the Latin
Billboard Music Awards, presented at Premios Tu Mundo and launched
a lifestyle channel Mi Vida, Mi Estil. Espino also has a large
social media presence, with more than 18 million followers
worldwide.
“It is an honor to partner with such an inspiring company that
is so involved with the community and with such a great commitment
to promoting and spreading culture and all of the aspects that make
each important,” Espino said. “I am grateful to represent the
Latino/Hispanic community and to be able to take part in Macy's
mission to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.”
Macy’s Hispanic Heritage Month events will take place at stores
across the country including Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles,
Miami, New York City and San Jose, CA. Customers will have the
opportunity to be part of an in-depth discussion with Gaby Espino
about her cultural heritage and the role it has played in her
lifestyle and career. Each event will also include local
commentators who will help elaborate on the topic.
Macy’s Hispanic Heritage Month events will take place at the
following locations:
Macy’s Herald Square – New York
City – Thursday, Sept. 21 at 6
p.m.Macy’s Westland – Miami – Saturday,
Sept. 30 at 3 p.m.Macy’s State
Street – Chicago – Wednesday, Oct.
4 at 5:30 p.m.Macy’s Valley Fair – San
Jose, CA – Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m.Macy’s
Memorial City – Houston – Thursday, Oct. 12
at 6:30 p.m.Macy’s Downey – Los
Angeles – Saturday, Oct. 14 at 3 p.m.
For complete details on Macy’s Hispanic Heritage Month Events,
please visit www.macys.com/celebrate.
About Macy’s
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's,
Inc. (NYSE:M) delivers fashion and affordable luxury to
customers at approximately 670 locations in 45 states,
the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam,
as well as to customers in the U.S. and more than 100 international
destinations through its leading online store at macys.com. Via its
stores, e-commerce site, mobile and social
platforms, Macy's offers distinctive assortments
including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands
for him, her and home. Macy's is known for such epic
events as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks and the
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, as well as spectacular fashion
shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity
appearances. Macy's flagship stores – including Herald
Square in New York City, Union
Square in San Francisco, State
Street in Chicago, and Dadeland
in Miami and South Coast Plaza in
southern California – are known internationally and are
leading destinations for visitors. Building on a more than 150-year
tradition, and with the collective support of customers and
employees, Macy's helps strengthen communities by
supporting local and national charities giving more than $54
million each year, plus 180,000 hours of volunteer service, to
help make a difference in the lives of our customers.
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please visit our online pressroom at macys.com/pressroom.
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