SAN JUAN, PR — May 19, 2022 — (NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE) — Atlantino, organizers of the virtual event “A VIP Experience with Gilberto Santa Rosa,” slated for viewing on Saturday, May 21st at 7 p.m. ET, announced today that AARP will be the presenting sponsor for the event.

Kicking off “A VIP Experience” with key Latino leaders and influencers, award-winning journalist Mayra Acevedo will interview “The Gentleman of Salsa”, Gilberto Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa has performed for millions of fans over his career, on stages of historic venues such as Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, and Madison Square Garden. His concerts draw thousands of attendees from across the globe.

In a “Candid Conversation with the Latino Community”, this prominent popular musical figure will give us a peek into his life backstage, from his headquarters inside the former home of the iconic crooner Tito Rodríguez, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This conversation will touch upon Santa Rosa’s relationships, likes, dislikes, personality traits, as well as his strength in overcoming challenges to become the icon he is today. It will also delve into his artistic nature, passions, sensitivity, romanticism, and what the future has in store for him.

“It’s exciting for AARP to sponsor the series with VIP Experiences of Key Latino Leaders and Influencers, starting with the upcoming kick-off conversation with “El Caballero de la Salsa” Gilberto Santa Rosa, and bring world-class entertainment to our Latino community.  Collaborations with partners such as Atlantino LLC, help us connect to our 50+ community and their families with relevance and impact” said Yvette Peña, Vice President, Audience Strategy in the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

“This series will feature a number of Latino Icons that will share their life experiences with our audiences thanks to the generosity of AARP. Gilberto Santa Rosa will be the first and we are planning for the next to be Latina Superstar Lucia Mendez,” stated Ralph Paniagua of Atlantino.

The virtual event will take place on May 21between 7 and 8 p.m. ET. Registration is required to access the event. Event producers, Atlantino, will air this virtual event on the Vimeo platform, which will allow up to 10,000 attendees to participate in this live once-in-a-lifetime experience. Registrants will also receive a digital autographed photo of Gilberto Santa Rosa courtesy of Atlantino LLC.

To register for this free event, please click HERE.

Strategic partners, producers, and media allies for this event include FizzyLabs, HypeSmack, and Richy Miranda-Cortese.

About AARP

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.​

About Atlantino LLC
Over the past 36 years, Ralph and Joseph Paniagua have built Atlantino into a powerhouse sponsorship and activations platform for Latino sports, entertainment, experiential, and digital. Through Atlantino and the company’s Latino Baseball and Latino Boxing media properties, Ralph has spearheaded Fortune 100 brand activations with more than 18 Major League Baseball teams and the Roberto Clemente Brand.