Some of Hollywood's most beloved stars have visited Colombia and been blown away by its scenic beauty, colorful streets, delicious food, and warm welcome from its people.
From Will Smith to Tom Cruise to Anthony Bourdain to Anderson Cooper, here are the celebrities who visited and fell in love with Colombia.
Some celebrities even visit Colombia for vacation. Some travel to Colombia to shoot movies. What they all have in common is Colombia's cultural diversity and its biodiversity. Here are just a few of the Hollywood stars who visited Colombia and fell in love with it.
Will Smith's love for Colombia
Actor Will Smith surprised Colombians by showing his support for the country's national soccer team during the 2014 World Cup. He appeared alongside singer Marc Anthony in a video shot in Ibagué that was widely shared on social media.
The friendliness and cheerful attitude of the Colombian people attracted the star, who returned to Colombia four years later to film Ang Lee's Gemini Man. cartagena. That time, Ms. Smith wasn't visiting Colombia alone, she brought her son Jaden with him to show her why her father fell in love with the country.
Smith shared numerous videos during his trip to the Walled City (Cartagena), including a night partying with singer Nicky Jam at one of Cartagena's most famous restaurants. The city's beauty inspired Jaden Smith to shoot the video for Nicky's jam “Icon (Remix)” in Cartagena.
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Vin Diesel: “Columbia is perfect''
actor vin diesel traveled to Medellin He was there to attend his best friend Nicky Jam's wedding. “I can't believe it, I love Colombia, I love Colombia, it's beautiful!” he said upon arriving at José María Córdoba Airport and receiving a warm welcome from airport staff. “The people of Colombia are perfect,” he said in a video recorded during his last days in the capital of Antioquia.
Huilla's Hugh Jackman
The Hollywood actor traveled to Colombia to film a commercial for the Laughing Man Foundation, which promotes the consumption of coffee grown in the coffee district of Huila. Laughing Man is currently working on a home improvement program for families in Huila's Central Coffee Producers Cooperative, and he has awarded 40 university scholarships to young people in the area.
Anderson Cooper and El Totumo volcanoes
In 2011, the popular CNN anchor posted a photo of his head and torso covered in mud to his Twitter account with the caption, “I've been away for a few days.” Where in the world do you think I am? It was later revealed that the photo was taken at the El Totumo mud volcano near Cartagena. While in Colombia, Cooper visited Bogota, Medellin, and Cartagena. “Colombia is a great country,” he told his Twitter followers. “The people here have been through a lot, and there's a lot of exciting things happening here. It's a great place to visit.”
last night, #Bogotá #Columbia At my favorite restaurant in the world. @Gaira Cafe. Great food, Gilo Vives singing on stage. perfection.
— Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper) July 24, 2011
Alessandra Ambrosio wins Colombia Moda
The dazzling Brazilian model visited Colombia in 2015 and Colombia Moda catwalk, one of the most important events of the region in the textile sector. The former Victoria's Secret Angel walked the runway for Colombian brand Architect Exito as well as designers including Isabel Henao, Camilo Alvarez, Renata Lozano and Jorge Duque.
Tom Cruise recommends a trip to Colombia
The American actor visited Colombia to film “American Made.”Although the movie was shot in Medellin, the star used her trip to Colombia to visit amazon He said he wanted to return. “There's a warmth of home in Colombia,” he says. “I like it. You go to a restaurant late and you walk in and the people are so warm. It was beautiful. You have to go to this country,” he said in an interview with Telemundo.
Colombian Cuisine by Anthony Bourdain
“Colombia is unique in South America. It has many advantages that other countries don't have…a food that is an amazing fusion of indigenous, European and African roots, the diversity of different regions, the diversity of ingredients, etc.”
Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain put it this way: colombian cuisineWhen he visited Colombia in 2008 to film the show “No Reservations,” he met with people from Bogotá, Medellin, and Cartagena and sampled typical Colombian dishes such as tamales. arepa e webo (egg arepa) and plenty of coffee town bandejapaisa.
Charlize Theron shoots 'Flasky' in Cartagena
Cartagena residents and tourists were stunned to see Hollywood star Charlize Theron exploring the historic center of La Eroica (Cartagena) in January 2018. The South African actress was filming scenes for the movie “Flasky,” in which she co-stars with Canadian actor Seth Rogen. The star used this trip to get to know the walled city.
Bogotá, Mark Wahlberg starring in movie
Actor Mark Wahlberg fell in love with Colombia after filming Peter Berg's Mile 22 in Bogotá. At the end of the visit, Wahlberg expressed his gratitude. people of colombia He thanked them for their warmth and kindness and emphasized his determination to return for the holidays with his family. “Everything we’ve been through, just the fact that we’re here, restaurant is great, the people were great, very helpful and just overall great. I would love to take my family on vacation here,” he posted on Instagram.
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