Cuban actor Alejandro Cuervo recently experienced a deeply moving moment when he received a heartfelt message from a fan, praising his portrayal of Ignacio in the telenovela “Return to the Heart.”
The admirer’s words, which highlighted every nuance of Cuervo's performance, touched the actor profoundly, leaving him filled with gratitude and emotion.
In their comment, the fan expressed, “I must say what you’ve done with Ignacio is phenomenal. Every aspect of the character is impressive, each scene better than the last. Alejandro, you are undoubtedly a giant in the theatrical scene. Everything about you—your face, body, hair, charisma, attitude, personality, dedication, acting skills, expressions, naturalness, and ability to convey emotions—is exceptional. Your performance is nothing short of magnificent, and no one can take that away from you.”
The admirer continued, “It’s incredible how you capture everything in a single gesture, a single look, a single expression. All the emotions and sensations are united in one pair of eyes. For you, I say chapeau, and that says it all.”
Visibly moved, Cuervo responded on Instagram, “Thank you for messages like this, thank you so much, and yes, it’s definitely worth it.”
He further elaborated in a video shared in the same post, stating, “Receiving comments like this is proof that it’s all worth it. The challenges of filming, the hard work, and the scrutiny from people inside and outside of Cuba—it’s all worth it. Thank you to this person.”
The actor also reflected on his career journey: “This year marks 20 years in my artistic career, and with this character, I feel like I’ve reached a happy milestone. Audiences have truly enjoyed this telenovela and my character. Thanks to the entire telenovela team and, of course, the public, who alongside my family, have been key reasons why I’m here, loving what I do.”
The post quickly garnered thousands of likes and supportive comments, underscoring the impact that “Return to the Heart” and the character of Ignacio have had on audiences.