By Maria Esteves - July 17, 2009

The 2nd Hola Mexico Film Festival 2009 (HMFF09) Tribute to the legendary actress/singer-songwriter Angélica María sponsored by The Mexican Cultural Institute of New York was held at the Quad Cinema, New York, Thursday, June 25, 6:30 pm.  Ambassador Rubén Beltrán, Consul General of Mexico in New York, presented Angélica María with the Recognition of Achievement award. A
special presentation screenings of  "Cinco de Chocolate," directed by Carlos Velo and "La Verdadera Vocacion de Magdalena," directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo and Q&A session with filmmaker Hermosillo immediately followed.  A special lecture and message reading by writer Jose Agustin and Luis Zapata preceded the film presentation.

2009 HMFF Tribute to Angélica María, legendary
singer/songwriter/actress Angélica María.

2009 HMFF Tribute to Angélica María, legendary singer/songwriter
/actress Angélica María, with festival director Samuel Douek, HMFF.

2009 HMFF Tribute to Angélica María, left, executive director Raul
J. Zorrilla, Mexican Cultural Institute of New York, with ambassador
Rubén Beltrán, Consul General of Mexico in New York.