Chance encounters can present scenarios that no one in their wildest dreams could have imagined. A recent and practical case is that of Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson, two legends from two key eras of American basketball. Both met at a restaurant on the Italian island of Capri, where they also shared a table with the actor Samuel L. Jackson and sang the classic Volare by Domenico Modugno.
A situation of similar caliber has occurred again, this time in Spain, bringing together two icons in different spectrums of the audiovisual world. Belén Esteban, known for her longevity as a collaborator on different television programs, published this Tuesday afternoon a surprising photograph with Al Pacino, the renowned New York actor with roles in films such as The Godfather, The Price of Power and The Irishman.
“Being with the family enjoying a nice dinner and meeting by chance the GREAT ACTOR Al Pacino. I have to say that he has been very kind to me as well as being very nice. Grateful for your expressions of affection! Unforgettable moments,” the Paracuellos native wrote on her Instagram profile. Along with the writing, the photograph of the moment with the performer, both smiling in front of the camera.
The publication has nearly 10,000 likes in just over an hour, and has generated a multitude of reactions about it. “Without a doubt one of the people I admire the most and who have changed the world as we know it. And at his side Al Pacino,” wrote one user. Her former partner in Sálvame María Patiño has also left a reply about the image, with a brief but effusive “Friend” in the comments.
The last days of the “queen of the people” have been busy, particularly these last Easter holidays. Esteban took the opportunity to travel to the United States to meet his daughter, Andrea Janeiro. The young woman currently resides in Los Angeles, trying to develop her passion for the audiovisual industry. Belén also published another heartfelt message on Instagram this Wednesday, sending her all the possible encouragement.
“Holy Week with the family. I’m going to Spain with a heart full of love and pride. I have always taught you to be constant and sacrifice for what you want to do, and you have achieved it. You are what I love most in my life, we are very proud of you,” the matriarch wrote about her daughter, once back in national territory.
