Renowned Cuban photographer, Paco Bou, has played a significant cultural role by creating an impressive photographic archive of Alicia Alonso, the famous Cuban dancer and the first and only Latin American to receive the title of Prima Ballerina Assoluta, as well as of the National Ballet of Cuba, documenting national and international galas and performances. For over 30 years, Paco Bou has served as Alicia Alonso’s personal photographer, showcasing his sensitivity in capturing the delicate movements of the body and light in his records.
His experience in various ballet, jazz, and cinema festivals has earned him important awards and mentions, including the prize from Cuba International magazine. Since 1991, he has been an active photojournalist for ICAIC – the Cuban Cinematographic Institute – and collaborates with its main magazine. He is a prominent photographer covering the country’s most important film festival, the Latin American Film Festival, and has produced extensive photo reports on international cinema personalities.
