Maria Conchita Alonso Issues Open Letter To Actor Sean Penn
March 30th, 2010 - 8:05 pm ICT by GDBy Gina Gomez
Mar 30, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Actress Maria Conchita Alonso has expressed her displeasure over actor Sean Penn’s support for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in a recent television appearance. The “Milk” star had appeared in HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ recently in which he had showcased his full support to the Venezuelan President and had also lashed out at the critics of Hugo Chavez who highlighted him as a dictator. The remarks of the 49 year old actor had managed to attract attention among various quarters but the comments came under the spotlight after Maria Conchita Alonso issued an open letter to Sean Penn, questioning the much acclaimed actor’s defense of the Venezuelan president.
In the open letter, which has been published in an online portal, the “Moscow on the Hudson” star divulged that although she had nothing but respect for the artistic talent of Sean Penn, she was rather shocked by his HBO television appearance, in which he showcased his extensive support for the regime of Hugo Chavez. At the same time, the 52 year old renowned actress, who is known to have held the title of Miss Venezuela, demanded to know why the actor was extending his support to a regime which according to her, was instrumental in transforming Venezuela into one of the most dangerous nations across the world.
Meanwhile, in his HBO interview, Sean Penn emphasized that people of Venezuela had voted for Hugo Chavez in successive elections and also added that critics who hailed him as a dictator deserved to be imprisoned. However, these views of the “I Am Sam” star was enough to attract the ire of Maria Conchita Alonso.
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