Latino stars head up Cinco de Mayo event for coronavirus relief

The “Altisimo Live!” benefit concert and festival is aiming to raise $3 million, $5 at a time, for the Farmworkers’ COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Fund which was created by Justice for Migrant Women and Hispanics in Philanthropy.

Actress and activist Eva Longoria is set to co-host the event along with reggaeton star J Balvin, actress Kate Del Castillo, actress Rosario Dawson, and singer Alejandro Sanz.

Longoria announced her participation on her verified Instagram account, writing “2.5 million #PhenomenalFarmworkers in the US are keeping our nation fed during the COVID-19 crisis, and yet they often earn poverty wages, work under substandard conditions, and face numerous health issues.”

“It’s time we all take action,” she wrote. “Join #AltisimoLive this #CincoDeMayo for the biggest music and culture livestream festival benefitting the Farmworkers’ Pandemic Relief Fund, and together let’s make a difference by donating #CincoOnCinco.”

“Modern Family” star Sofia Vergara, singer Marc Anthony, Howie D of The Backstreet Boys and actor Andy Garcia will also participate.

Musical artists scheduled to perform include Maná, Gloria Estefan, Gloria Trevi and Ivy Queen.

“Altísimo Live!” kicks off on @AltisimoLive’s Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Periscope, and Twitch accounts simultaneously at 10:00 a.m. PT/ 1:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday with musical performances and interactive Q & As with the artists starting at 5:00 p.m. PT/ 8:00 p.m. ET.

source: cnn.com