While previewing his biopic “Shabuka”The famous actor and comedian Ernesto Pimentel talk about Alex Broca, His late ex-partner And a dancer. Broca, who lost his life to HIV/AIDS in 2004, was in a relationship with Pimentel, who also announced his HIV diagnosis.
During a screening of the film, which is scheduled to be released April 11, Pimentel spoke about important moments in his life, including his relationship with Broca. “I think you're trying to make light of Broca or avoid mentioning her. I want to tell you something, “I deeply regret that he did not survive until this time.” Pimentel told the entertainment program “Amor y fuego.”
The story of both characters is relevant today due to the inclusion of their former partner in the feature film, more than 20 years later Pimentel publicly announced that he was HIV positive, Prompted – at the time – by the imminent publication of a book by Broca, with whom he claimed at the time to have been infected. They both shared a relationship marked by love and then a battle against the disease, which Pimentel is still able to control today.
In September 2004 he died Alex BrocaWriter and dancer, due to respiratory complications caused by bronchopneumonia in Hospital San José del Callao. Broca's health deteriorated further due to lymph node cancer and The final stage of AIDS.
Years before his death, Alex Broca was the center of attention when he revealed his health condition and his relationship with…La chola shabukathe character he plays Ernesto Pimentel. The relationship between the two witnessed one of its most tense moments when, in 2000, Broca published the book “Canto de dolor”, a work that details his romantic relationship with the comedian.
“I went to visit him and we were able to talk. We had time to sort out our problems, and I even promised him that I would fulfill his last wish, but that it would remain between us.” Raheel Broca.
This film not only narrates important episodes in Pimentel's life, but also deals with sensitive topics such as need, poverty, unemployment, discrimination and the impact of HIV/AIDS on personal relationships.
the actor Miguel Davalos He plays Alex Brocca in the film Sergio Armasjo Pimentel plays. Davalos commented on his role, saying: “It is a love relationship that becomes distorted based on what the two characters go through… Giving community members a voice is a very big responsibility, and I take it with all the respect in the world.“.
In his reflections on forgiveness and how to overcome personal tragedies, Pimentel offered an introspective view of his healing process. “I feel that forgiveness does not just mean forgiveness; It is to forgive yourself too He explained that this happened in my life, revealing how this experience allowed him to open his heart despite adversity.
His statements also called for reflection on social prejudices and hypocrisy:We are a completely hypocritical society This is not an easy story to tell because of all the biases it represents. “It's not easy to open your heart and see yourself exposed.”
Despite the difficult circumstances and the pain caused by the illness and accusations, Pimentel was able to find a path to forgiveness and peace, both toward himself and toward his deceased ex-partner. “In the end I decided to open my heart and… We are all the “bad guy” in other people's storiesHe suddenly said unintentionally.
Currently, Pimentel is an activist in the fight against HIV. “I've learned to respect life more. But I can say that you and I can have the same life expectancy. The difference is that I have to follow through. But I also have dreams, and I want more.”
“Travel junkie. Coffee lover. Incurable social media evangelist. Zombie maven.”