Haute Scene, News | July 2, 2025

Haute Living Celebrates Águeda López’s Bilingual Children’s Book Launch in Miami

Haute Scene, News | July 2, 2025
Darby Kordonowy
By Darby Kordonowy, Freelance Writer

Haute Living toasted Águeda López with an elegant evening in Miami, marking the upcoming launch of her bilingual children’s book, “La niña que siempre miraba el sol/The Girl Who Always Looked at the Sun” out now. 

Águeda López

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The celebration began with a festive cocktail reception at Level 6, where family, friends, and notable guests gathered to honor Águeda’s latest creative achievement. Guests sipped Telmont Champagne and Clase Azul Tequila, while enjoying exquisite bites, including tuna tartare, jamón serrano croquettes, and Wagyu skirt steak finished with Romesco sauce.

Lili Estefan, Águeda López, and Kamal Hotchandani

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The evening featured a heartfelt moment as Miami-Dade County Commissioner Alex Fernandez presented Águeda with a proclamation from Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner, officially declaring June 26 Águeda López Day. 

Robert Wolfarth, Robin Jacobs, Miami Beach City Commissioner Alex Fernandez, Águeda López, and legendary artist Luis Fonsi

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The tribute continued as artist Daniel Allen Cohen unveiled a striking commissioned painting capturing Águeda’s radiant positivity and inspiring spirit.

Artist Daniel Allen Cohen’s custom artwork for Águeda López

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Following cocktails, the celebration continued with an intimate dinner at Amal. The multi-course meal showcased Mediterranean favorites, beginning with a vibrant mezze platter of hummus, baba ghanoush, and muhammara alongside crisp fattoush salad. The main course featured Amal’s signature skewer platter—a generous selection of pistachio kebab, chicken tawok, beef tenderloin, and tiger shrimp—paired with basmati rice, grilled vegetables, and warm pita. The black cod with tahini and crispy pita offered a refined complement. For dessert, guests indulged in date cake with butterscotch sauce and a chocolate halva mousse topped with sesame brittle.

Amal’s signature skewer platter

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Águeda López and Luis Fonsi

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Robert Wolfarth, Alex Fernandez, April Donelson, and Robin Jacobs

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Águeda López and guest

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Luis Fonsi and Ink Entertainment

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Águeda López with her commissioned artwork by artist Daniel Allen Cohen

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Águeda López and guest

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Carsa Carsdeen, Romaello Dfranco, and Priscilla Haisley

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Clase Azul Tequila

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Robert Elias, Esther Alvarez, Giovanna Guzman, and guests

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Dayanara Torres and guest

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Radmila Lolly

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Luis Fonsi, Kamal Hotchandani, and Karent Sierra

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Guests

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