Tahimí Alvariño Veloz

Tahimi Alvariño Veloz is a prominent Cuban actress who has participated in important dramatic productions on television and also in theater. She carries art in her genes and bears the responsibility of maintaining the legacy of a family that is a reference in the world of the Cuban stage.

She was born in Havana into a family of artists, as she is the daughter of actress Coralita Veloz. Furthermore, her grandparents Ramón Veloz and Coralia Fernández were very important artistic figures in Cuba, specifically in the area of music.

She never wanted to be an actress; she wanted to be a doctor like her father; specifically a surgeon, that idea remained with her until the day she saw blood and fainted.

One day she woke up and told her grandfather that she wanted to be an actress. Everyone in the family was alarmed because she had never belonged to an amateur group. Thus, as she grew up, life taught her that undoubtedly, artistic talent ran through her veins. As a result, Tahimi Alvariño discovered that her vocation was definitely oriented toward acting, thus beginning her career as an actress.

This change of perspective took her relatives by surprise, but they equally gave her their support and accompanied and guided her in her artistic development.

Subsequently, Tahimi Alvariño assumes her first challenges as an actress and presents herself at the ISA tests, Superior Institute of Art, and passes them. Shortly after, she also decided to participate in a casting for a youth series where she was chosen thanks to her evident talent and grace.

As an artist, Alvariño has been characterized by her professionalism and versatility, being able to take on the different challenges presented to her. Likewise, she stands out with singing ability, dancing, and performs very well in different sports disciplines.

Throughout her career as an actress, Tahimi Alvariño has performed excellently in various types of roles. Therefore, we have seen her embody various and memorable characters in cinema, theater, and television.

Some of her most notable film appearances as protagonist are as follows:
First, "Vals de La Habana Vieja"
"Venir Al Mundo"
Also, "El Techo"
Lista de espera

Likewise, actress Tahimi Alvariño has starred in several theatrical works. Among the most remembered are the following:
El Visitante / Dir: Eduardo Moya – Protagonist
El Apagón / Dir: Silvano Suárez – Protagonist
Así Es... Si Así Os Parece / Dir: Carlos Díaz – Protagonist
La Gaviota / Dir: Carlos Díaz – Protagonist

Undoubtedly, her time on television led her to star in several emblematic telenovelas and series; among which are the following:

Alguien Me Habló De Los Naufragios (Series) / Dir: Consuelo Elba – Protagonist
Papá Goriot (Telenovela) / Dir: Antonio Vásquez-Gallo – Protagonist
Día y Noche (Police Series) / Dir: several – Protagonist
La Rubia (Story) / Dir: Maritza Rodríguez – Protagonist
Florecer (Teleplay) / Dir: Fernando Castell – Protagonist
El Jefe Mambí (Telenovela) / Dir: Juan Vilar – Protagonist
Hoy Es Siempre Todavía (Telenovela) / Dir: Antonio Lechuga – Protagonist
Sin Perder La Ternura (Telenovela) / Dir: Consuelo Elba – Protagonist
Magdalena (Telenovela) / Dir: Silvano Suárez – Protagonist

Bárbaro and Tahimí in Bayamo. In the background, the current tower of the church where the National Anthem was first performed
El Ojo De La Noche (Teleplay) / Dir: Carlos Medina – Protagonist
Destino Prohibido (Telenovela) / Dir: Xiomara Blanco – Protagonist
Punto 40 (Police Series) / Dir: Abel Ponce – Protagonist
El Visitante (Teleplay) / Dir: Eduardo Moya – Protagonist
Rosas a crédito (Telenovela) / Dir: Abel Ponce – Protagonist
Antonia (Teleplay) / Dir: Xiomara Blanco – Protagonist
Al Compás del son / Dir: Rolando Chiong – Protagonist
Cinema
Vals de La Habana Vieja / Dir: Luis Felipe Bernaza – Protagonist
Venir Al Mundo / Dir: Miguel Torres – Protagonist
El Techo / Dir: Carlos Vera – Protagonist
Lista de espera / Dir: Juan Carlos Tabío – Protagonist
Borrador / Dir: Jacobo Penzo – Special Performance

Finally, her charisma and talent have led her to shine inside and outside Cuba, which has allowed her to achieve important awards and recognition. Some of the decorations that actress Tahimi Alvariño has received are as follows:
First, Mention of the "Caricato" Award for Best Female Television Performance for the series "Punto 40".
Award for Best Female Performance at the Málaga Film Festival, Spain, for "Lista De Espera".
Once again, "Caricato" Award for Best Female Television Performance, for the teleplay "El Ojo De La Noche".
Mention of the Award for Best Female Performance at the Young Film and Video Festival, for the teleplay "El Ojo De La Noche".

From 2009 onwards, both she and fellow actor Bárbaro Marín, her now ex-husband, worked successfully for approximately 10 years in Colombian television. After a decade away from Cuba, Alvariño feels the need to return to work on the Island.

Upon returning to Cuban TV, Cubans enjoyed her talent thanks to the role of the mother of a teenager she played in the telenovela Entrega, by Alberto Luberta (Son).