TORONTO, 7 September 2016 — Lady Monika Bacardi attended the prestigious AMBI Gala at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. The distinguished evening brought together prominent figures from the international film industry for a celebration of cinema’s power to create positive global impact.
The event, subtitled “Cinema to Help the World,” united actors, producers, film professionals, and philanthropists from around the globe. Guests attended the gala held at The Ritz-Carlton in Toronto on September 7, 2016, where attendees bid on movie-themed prizes including TIFF premiere tickets and walk-on roles in upcoming films during an auction hosted by William Baldwin.
Master of ceremonies Martin Short reprised his role as Jiminy Glick, and the evening featured a performance by Earth, Wind and Fire. The gathering demonstrated the convergence of artistic excellence with meaningful humanitarian purpose, as proceeds supported the Children’s Aid Foundation and UforChange.
Lady Monika Bacardi’s attendance reflected her ongoing commitment to initiatives that unite the film industry with charitable endeavors. Her presence underscored the evening’s mission of leveraging entertainment’s influence for humanitarian causes, bringing together the creative community in support of organizations dedicated to meaningful social impact.
The AMBI Gala exemplified how the entertainment industry channels its resources toward charitable initiatives, fostering connections between artistic expression and global philanthropy during one of cinema’s most celebrated international festivals.
