Aarón Díaz Shines at Taormina Film Fest Closing Night
Mexican actor celebrates enchanting ceremony with wife Lola Ponce in Sicily’s cinema gala!
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Taormina Gala Night
Mexican actor Aarón Díaz touched down on Sicily’s eastern coast for the finale of the 71st Taormina Film Fest, joined by his wife, Argentine singer-actress Lola Ponce. The couple posed on the historic Teatro Antico di Taormina stage—an open-air amphitheater with a backdrop of the Ionian Sea—before sharing a sweet Instagram tribute to the festival’s organizers.
In his post, Díaz wrote in Italian, “Con te alla fine dal mondo nena!”—which translates to “With you to the end of the world, babe!”—and added a heartfelt “Grazie @taorminafilmfestofficial per la ospitalità,” thanking the festival for its hospitality. The image shows the pair in elegant evening wear: Díaz in a tailored black suit and Ponce in a floor-length gown, both smiling against the ancient stone ruins.
Anima Importante Premiere
Earlier during the festival, Díaz and Ponce attended the international premiere of #AnimaImportante, their jointly produced documentary celebrating cultural heritage. According to an Instagram post from the couple’s official handles, they described it as “a great pleasure and honor” to debut the film at Taormina’s closing night. The documentary explores art and tradition across Sicily, blending interviews with local artisans and archival footage.
Ponce captured a moment backstage, writing, “Un gran placer y honor estar en el cierre del 71° Festival internazionale di cine di Taormina con mi princesa como el sello de oro estrenando #AnimaImportante en el majestuoso Teatro Antico Greco! GRAN NOCHE PARA RECORDAR 🙌🏽.” In English: “A great pleasure and honor to be at the closing of the 71st Taormina International Film Festival with my princess as the golden seal, premiering #AnimaImportante at the majestic Ancient Greek Theater! Great night to remember.”
Career Highlights And Festival Fit
Born in 1982 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Aarón Díaz has built a two-decade career as a model, singer, and telenovela star. He gained international fame in productions such as Teresa, El Pantera and as a leading man in Telemundo’s Pasión Prohibida. More recently, he’s expanded into film production and documentaries under his own company, collaborating with Ponce on projects that marry performance with cultural storytelling.
Taormina Film Fest, founded in 1955, is one of Europe’s longest-running summer festivals. Set amid olive groves and classical ruins, it draws filmmakers and cinephiles worldwide. Díaz’s presence—alongside a rising slate of Italian and international talent—underscored his crossover appeal as both actor and producer.
Behind The Scenes In Sicily
Between screenings at the Chinese Theater of Los Angeles and stages from Mexico City to Madrid, Díaz and Ponce carved out time for Sicilian sightseeing. On Instagram Stories, they shared a sunset stroll through Taormina’s Corso Umberto, sampling granita at local cafes and admiring the cliffside views.
Their hosts, @taorminafilmfestofficial, reposted fan photos of the couple arriving by boat at Mazzarò Bay, offering a glimpse of their warm welcome. Festival Director Valeria Flore joked in a statement that Díaz had “set the bar high for next year’s closing act.”
Social Media Buzz
Fans flooded Díaz’s comments with praise for his Italian. One follower wrote, “Parli italiano benissimo!” (“You speak Italian so well!”), while another called the duo “the festival’s power couple.” The post has amassed over 75,000 likes across Instagram and Facebook combined.
Elsewhere on social, the couple’s children—two daughters—received shout-outs from parents and festival staff. Though Díaz keeps details of his family life private, Ponce later posted a candid shot from their Sicilian villa, writing, “Family time is the best reward after a marvelous festival run.”
Aarón’s previous Taormina outing came in 2021 when he joined a panel on digital storytelling. Since then, he’s returned as both guest and presenter, cementing a friendship with the festival that bridges Latin America and Europe.
The evening wrapped with a gala dinner atop the cliffs overlooking Isola Bella, where guests toasted with local Nero d’Avola wine. Díaz and Ponce remained at the heart of the celebration, sharing laughs with filmmakers, critics, and members of the Sicilian press.
That they ended their Sicilian sojourn “with you to the end of the world” speaks to both their personal bond and the unique magic of Taormina’s cinema tradition. As Díaz embarks on his next project—a Spanish-language series slated for late 2024—fans will surely follow his journey from Italy back to the screen.
A golden seal on a memorable night, the Taormina Film Fest closing found its star in Aarón Díaz—and his leading lady, Lola Ponce.
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