Actor Edgar Ramirez hosted Gran Centenario Tequila's Angels on Earth 2017

By Karen Ostlund

Actor Edgar Ramirez

On December 14, Actor Edgar Ramirez (Hands of Stone, Joy, Zero Dark Thirty) hosted the kick off of Gran Centenario Tequila's Angels on Earth 2017 at Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood alongside insiders and industry influencers.

The UNICEF goodwill ambassador and He for She partner helped encourage guests to sign up for a volunteer beach cleanup initiative with Heal The Bay on February 18, 2017, giving them the chance to become "Angels" themselves. The intimate event was able to recruit 80 people to donate 1-3 hours of their time to the project. www.healthebay.org/

The "real angels are those amongst us who make a difference in the lives of others, no matter how small the deed" said the award-winning actor as he took multiple photos with adoring guests.

Since its launch in 2015, the “Angels on Earth” Program honors those who give back to the Los Angeles Community.

The 3 Angels on Earth Cocktails by Gran Centenario Tequila, Cucumber Angelita, Golden Angel and Centenario Sunrise
Stroll down for recipes

Over the years, Gran Centenario and the “Angels on Earth” program have partnered with organizations across education, the arts and neighborhood groups to honor real life “Angels” and individuals for their acts of service. Past supporters have included Christina Milian, Ryan Phillippe and Brody Jenner.

Gran Centenario's Angel by pool

A UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Edgar Ramirez is a humanitarian actively involved in various charities, including He for She, a solidarity campaign for the advancement of women. He is considered an “Angel” for his contributions.Guests, including Girlfriends star Golden Brooks and Jayson Blair of Whiplash and The New Normal,  were encouraged to give back to the local community by simply bringing an unwrapped gift for those in need and sign up for a volunteer beach cleanup initiative with Heal the Bay on February 18, 2017, giving them the chance to become "Angels" themselves. 
The event was able to recruit 80 people to donate 1-3 hours of their time to the project. https://healthebay.org/. At the conclusion of the event, all gifts were donated to the Latino Resource Organization, which assists less fortunate individuals, families and senior citizens.

Representing Mexico’s first centenary independence from Spain, the Gran Centenario Angel of Victory is proudly displayed on each and every bottle and is a perfect symbol for the program. The shared actions of perseverance and commitment provide the opportunity to help those in need in the Los Angeles community while simultaneously honoring the heritage and the respect they all proudly share.

Guests took selfies with the "Angels"

To join the Angels on Earth movement by visiting www.grancentenario.com/ and learning more about charitable deeds and organizations in each respective community.

 Gran Centenario Angel in gold

ABOUT GRAN CENTENARIO:

Gran Centenario® has remained family-owned and continues to be expertly harvested at Hacienda Los Camichines in Jalisico, Mexico.  The finest 100% blue agave is distilled from plants grown in the soil-rich Jalisco highlands.

Gran Centenario® Tequila.  40% Alc./Vol.  (80 proof).  Trademarks owned by Agavera Camichines, S.A. de C.V.  ©2016 Proximo, Jersey City, NJ.  
Recipes of the three Gran Centenario holiday cocktails:
 
Golden Angel

• Gran Centenario® Añejo
• Agave nectar
• Fresh lemon & lime
• Dash of kosher salt
• Shaken & strained over ice
• Stir and serve in an old fashioned glass with ice

Centenario Sunrise

• Gran Centenario® Plata
• Earthbar organic orange
• Grapefruit
• Ginger
• Cayenne
• Splash of grenadine
• Cherry and orange slice

Cucumber Angelita

• Gran Centenario® Reposado
• Fresh lime juice
• Triple Sec
• Agave Nectar
• Muddled Cucumber
• Cucumber Slice

At Gran Centenario Tequila bar at Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood