Written by Adalila Escobedo
In celebration of Mother’s Day! Credit to Adalila Escobedo.
Los Angeles, California (May 18, 2025)-The recent press conference in Los Angeles ahead of the El Día de las Madres Celebration offered more than a glimpse into an upcoming event—it became a heartfelt reflection on the profound place mothers hold in our lives. Far from being a conventional promotional gathering, the event was a moving tribute brought to life through the presence of beloved actors Gabriel Soto and Ferdinando Valencia, whose emotional testimonies transformed the room into a space of collective admiration, memory, and deep-rooted affection for motherhood.
With the highly anticipated celebration scheduled for May 17 at the Private Event Center in Los Angeles, the press event served as a preview of what is set to be a night of glamor, gratitude, and elevated appreciation for the maternal figures who often live in the background of others’ successes. While the event will feature a gala dinner, live performances, and a special runway walk showcasing participating mothers, it was the presence of Soto and Valencia that gave the press conference its emotional core.
Gabriel Soto, ever the charismatic figure on and off screen, addressed the room with a calm sincerity. He spoke not as a celebrity, but as a son—someone who deeply recognizes the invisible labor, sacrifice, and silent strength that defines motherhood. His words underscored how easily we forget the daily ways mothers sustain us, and how rare it is to see them treated to something designed entirely for their joy. “It’s about time,” he said with a thoughtful smile, “that mothers are the ones who are pampered, applauded, and given the spotlight.”
But it was Ferdinando Valencia who delivered perhaps the most poignant reflections of the day. With quiet conviction, he reminded everyone that motherhood is not a role that deserves recognition just once a year—it is a lifelong act of selflessness that should be celebrated daily. “La mamá no debe celebrarse un solo día, sino todo el año,” he said. “Las emociones que sentimos por ellas son inexplicables.” His words carried the weight of lived experience, as if speaking directly to the women in his life who gave him room to dream, fail, and succeed. He spoke of mothers not only as nurturers, but as protectors of their children’s ambitions, as believers even when the world is not.
This wasn’t the kind of press event where actors simply show up and pose for cameras. It was clear that both men were emotionally invested in what the celebration represents: a chance to acknowledge those who are rarely acknowledged. The atmosphere in the room shifted with every story and shared sentiment—a rare vulnerability surfaced, one that connected audience and speaker alike in a quiet but powerful collective truth: that behind every artist, every public figure, every grown adult, there is usually a mother who made it possible.
The El Día de las Madres Celebration itself promises to honor that truth in style. A full evening of festivities awaits attendees, including live musical performances by Fedro and Angelo, whose talent and passion will serve as the soundtrack for a night dedicated entirely to maternal joy. One of the most touching elements of the evening will be a runway walk, featuring mothers as the stars—an act of recognition that transforms everyday women into the icons they have always been within their families.
As the press conference came to a close, it was impossible not to feel the emotional undercurrent that had run through the entire event. This wasn’t a promotional campaign—it was a reminder. A reminder that the people who have given so much—time, energy, love, and resilience—deserve more than flowers or brunch. They deserve moments of visibility, of elevation, of unapologetic celebration.
In a culture that too often rushes past sentiment in favor of spectacle, this event stands as a defiant act of sincerity. And it’s the presence of figures like Gabriel Soto and Ferdinando Valencia—who speak not only with fame but with feeling—that transforms this celebration into something unforgettable. This May 17, the spotlight won’t be on red carpets or celebrity fanfare—it will shine where it truly belongs: on the mothers who’ve made everything else possible.
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