Global Gift Gala Marbella
The Global Gift Gala is a "Night of Philanthropy and Entertainment". A charity fundraising gala, it is held in cities all over the world, including Istanbul, Marbella, London, Tokyo, Abu Dhabi and Paris, to raise money for women's and children's charities worldwide.
14th Golbal Gift Gala - Marbella 2026
The 14th edition of the Global Gift Gala Marbella took place on Saturday, 25 July 2026, relocating to the seaside setting of recently opened Beach Club LUCIA Marbella at the Hotel Don Carlos. Spearheaded by founder María Bravo alongside honorary hosts Eva Longoria and Casanis Group CEO Zazou Belounis, the black-tie summer charity event gathered over 300 international guests, business leaders, and cultural figures to raise funds for the Global Gift Foundation. Stage presentation duties throughout the evening were anchored by presenter Lorena Bernal and Spanish actor Iván Sánchez.
The 2026 ceremony highlighted human rights advocacy and philanthropic impact through its signature accolades. Mexican singer Carlos Rivera was honored with the Global Gift Humanitarian Award for his charitable contributions, while American advocate and philanthropist Elsa Collins received the Women Empowerment Award in recognition of her leadership and efforts promoting gender equality. Funds raised during the gala and its live auction went to support Casa Ángeles—the Marbella-based therapy center for children with special needs—alongside international welfare initiatives in Vietnam and Venezuela.
A star-studded red carpet welcomed prominent international and Spanish personalities. Confirmed attendees included Mexican actor and singer Diego Boneta, author and women's rights advocate Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, actress Begoña Vargas, designer Vicky Martín Berrocal, and Marbella Mayor Ángeles Muñoz. Musical entertainment for the gala dinner was headlined by a live performance from Colombian Latin-pop star Greeicy.
13th Golbal Gift Gala - Marbella 2025
The 13th edition of the Global Gift Gala Marbella took place on Sunday, 20 July 2025, returning to its long-standing venue the Hotel Don Pepe Gran Meliá Marbella. The black-tie summer charity event was led by founder María Bravo alongside honorary chair Eva Longoria, supported by Casanis Group CEO Zazou Belounis as presenting sponsor. Stage presentation duties across the evening were handled by presenter Lorena Bernal, TV personality and designer Vicky Martín Berrocal, and broadcaster Nick Ede.
The evening raised funds for the Global Gift Foundation to support its core local project, Casa Ángeles—a Marbella day center providing therapy and holistic care for children with special needs—as well as international beneficiary programs including Harmony House in India and the Quang Chau Foundation in Vietnam. Guests participated in a competitive live charity auction featuring donated art and exclusive luxury experiences.
A high-profile gathering of international celebrities, Spanish figures, and global philanthropists filled the red-carpet reception and dinner. Prominent attendees included actor Amaury Nolasco, actress Macarena Gómez, television personality Boris Izaguirre, former footballer Bernd Schuster, politician Begoña Villacís, TV presenter Alan Tacher, actress Bárbara Rey, and illusionist Jorge Luengo. Live artistic and musical performances throughout the night featured the rumba rhythms of Gipsy Reyes Heritage and a flamenco pop showcase by singer José "El Francés".
12th Golbal Gift Gala - Marbella 2024
The 12th edition of the Global Gift Gala Marbella took place on Sunday, 21 July 2024, held at the Hotel Don Pepe Gran Meliá Marbella. Following the traditional pre-gala welcome dinner hosted the previous evening at Mamzel at Finca Besaya, the charity event was spearheaded by founder María Bravo alongside longtime honorary chair and Hollywood star Eva Longoria, with Casanis Group CEO Zazou Belounis serving as the presenting sponsor. Stage presentation duties throughout the evening were anchored by Spanish designer and television personality Vicky Martín Berrocal alongside British broadcaster Tom Urquhart.
The 2024 ceremony highlighted social leadership and community empowerment through its signature honors. The People's Heroes Award was presented to former Spanish professional basketball players Berni Rodríguez and José Manuel Calderón in recognition of their work with Project 675, a sports and educational initiative designed to support vulnerable youth in Málaga. Additionally, Kika Prette, creative director of APM Monaco jewelry, was honored with the Global Gift Women Empowerment Award for her career achievements and advocacy for female leadership.
A prominent international and Spanish guest list gathered for the gala dinner and live charity auction benefiting Casa Ángeles, the Marbella day center for children with special needs founded by Bravo. High-profile figures in attendance included Paula Echevarría, Miguel Bosé, and actor Iván Sánchez, alongside local municipal leaders and global philanthropists. Musical entertainment was led by a live performance from Gipsy Reyes Heritage, accompanying a evening of fundraising and red-carpet appearances.
11th Golbal Gift Gala - Marbella 2023
The 11th edition of the Global Gift Gala Marbella took place on Monday, 24 July 2023, hosted at the Hotel Don Pepe Gran Meliá Marbella. Organized by Marbella-born entrepreneur and philanthropist María Bravo alongside actress and director Eva Longoria as honorary chair, the evening brought together international celebrities, local dignitaries, and philanthropic donors to raise funds for Casa Ángeles—a Marbella-based day center for children with special needs—and the Eva Longoria Foundation.
Stage presentation duties for the summer gala were handled by actor Iván Sánchez alongside presenter and former Miss Spain Lorena Bernal. A major highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of the Global Gift Philanthropist Award to iconic Spanish singer Miguel Bosé, recognizing his extensive humanitarian work and advocacy over several decades.
The high-profile guest list featured prominent international and Spanish personalities, including actor Amaury Nolasco, actress Paula Echevarría, Countess Gunilla von Bismarck, actress Macarena Gómez, and Casanis Group CEO Zazou Belounis. Guests enjoyed an opening artistic showcase by Mamzel at Finca Besaya, followed by a competitive live charity auction that featured exclusive luxury lots, including a custom timekeeping creation from Qannati Objet d'Art individually dedicated by Longoria.
10th Golbal Gift Gala - Marbella 2022
10th Global Gift Gala - Marbella 2022
was held on Tuesday, July 26th, 2022. Global Gift Foundation celebrated a decade of The Global Gift Gala Marbella which returned to the Don Pepe Hotel.
The co-chairs of the night Maria Bravo and Eva Longoria welcomed guests, including Julissa Reynoso, the US Ambassador to Spain who received the Global Gift Women Empowerment Award.
The masters of ceremony for the evening were Global Gift Ambassador and renowned singer Chenoa, alongside, Manuel Rulfo. .
Guests enjoyed performances from the talented Spanish dancer, Antonio Rodríguez, Farru, the voices of the young Soleá Rodriguez, and that of delightful Lya. The event finished with a spirited set from DJ Denise Van Outen.
In attendance, were the Peruvian actress Stephanie Cayo, boxer and influencer Ilia Topuria, Global Gift Ambassador, Sarah Almagro, the inspiring painter Olga Sharipo, the international actor Alejandro Nones, Miss World Spain 2022 Paula Pérez, Mr. International Spain 2022 Daniel Lorente, Italian model Gianmarco Onestini, padel world champion Juan Lebrón, Beatrice de Orleans, Marcos Llorente Atlético de Madrid footballer and ambassador Julissa Reynoso.
Interesting the event sponsored by Woonkly, the decentralized network social NFT platform who´s efforts are to combine blockchain technology by making an impact on social causes
9th Golbal Gift Gala - Marbella 2021
9th Global Gift Gala - Marbella 2021
was held on Thursday 26th August 2021 in the Marbella Arena (the old bullring Puerto Banús) María Bravo together with the singer Luis Fonsi were the hosts. The event featured the Spanish actress Jana Pérez and the young British Braydon Bent as presenters.
The gala began at 20:30 hrs with the red carpet. After a welcome cocktail the Gala dinner took place with different stage shows and a charity auction. The charities benefiting were Maria Bravo's Global Gift Foundation and Eva Longoria Foundation. Eva Longoria was not in attendance due her sister testing positive to Coronavirus the week before. The gala was Performing were soprano Angélica de la Riva, Weldh singer Tallia Storm, Lorena Medina and Gary Dourban supported by DJ Danny Ávila. Guests of note were painter Miguel Caravaca, aristocrat Beatriz de Orleans, actor Jordi Mollá t were artists Sacha Jafri, actor Amaury Nolasco, and French millionare André Abdoune, Jana Pérez, Bradley Cooper, Marcos de Quinto and Angelica de la Riva, Beatriz Jarrín
La Global Gift Foundation has grown to organise several Galas each year around the world, together raising five million dollares
Maria Bravo, was also invited to Estepona earlier in the day to whitness the naming of a street in her name. Calle Maria Bravo is between calle Goya and Calle El Cid. She said "I grew up in here; in these streets I went to school and I was with my friends. After being 31 years in USA I have found a much more beautiful Estepona than I remember."
9th Golbal Gift Gala - Marbella 2020
9th Global Gift Gala - Marbella 2020
had been scheduled slightly later in mid-August however Maria Bravo announced in late July "On behalf of Global Gift Foundation and myself, we hope this message finds you and your family well and in good spirits. With a heavy heart and due to recent news of Covid 19 outbreaks, we feel the moral obligation and responsibility to prioritize and protect the health of Global Gifters attending our Galas, therefore we have made the very difficult decision to postpone this year’s Global Gift Gala Marbella."
8th Golbal Gift Gala - Marbella 2019
8th Global Gift Gala - Marbella 2019
took place on July 13th at the Gran Meliá Don Pepe Hotel.
7th Golbal Gift Gala - Marbella 2018
7th Global Gift Gala - Marbella 2018
took place on July 29th at the Gran Meliá Don Pepe Hotel. The guest list included famous artist Gary Dourdan; from CSI Las Vegas. Emma Bunton; one of the Spice Girls group. Alex González; from the tv series 'The Prince' as the new Ambassador Global Gift together with Chenoa and Rosa López.
In addition to raising money through the gala itself, there is usually a series of fundraising events preceding the gala; an auction during the gala; and the presentation of the Global Gift Humanitarian Award on the night of the event.
1st Golbal Gift Gala - Marbella 2012
2012, marked the first year of the event. The gala was promoted primarily by Honorary Chair, Eva Longoria, and well-known local philanthropist, Maria Bravo. The pair are usually involved in the Starlite Gala with Antonio Banderas, but this year in an attempt to raise further funds for their respective charities, the philanthropic pair split from the Starlite Gala and spearheaded The Global Gift Gala. The event raises funds for Eva´s charity, the Eva Longoria Foundation, the Cesare Scariolo Foundation and Children for Peace, amongst others.
In 2012 the fundraising took place over two days: 18 and 19 August. Saturday 18 August saw the Dynamic Walk-a-thon, where hundreds of participants took part in a sponsored walk around Marbella. The walk-a-thon was followed by a family fun day at the Dynamic Gym, with clowns, inflatable slides, trampolines and magicians to entertain the children, and traditional flamenco music and performances to serenade the adults. Eva Longoria appeared after the walk to congratulate the participants and winners.
In 2012 the Global Gift Gala itself took place on Sunday 19 August at the Hotel Gran Meliá Don Pepe, in Marbella. The event was catered by two-Michelin-star chef Dani Garcia, and one-Michelin-star chef, Diego del Rio. The event was presented by Spanish celebrity Mar Saura, and Puerto Rican actor Amaury Nolasco (Prison Break, Fast and Furious 2). The 2012 Global Gift Humanitarian Award was presented by controversial physician and writer Deepak Chopra, to Spanish national football team manager, Vicente del Bosque.
The event kicked off with a red carpet "parade" of the guests of honour, followed by a spectacular dinner. After the dinner a live charity auction raised further funds for the relevant charities, after which there were live performances from actor and musician Terrence Howard (Ray, Get Rich or Die Tryin´, Crash), Diego Amador, Pastora Soler, Diana Navarro and Chenoa, among others.
Surprisingly it was unknown whether the Global Gift Gala would return to Marbella. Eva Longoria told Andalucia.com "I love Marbella" and hopes the gala will come back next year. Actually she did come back every year up to 2019 except for 2018 which was one month after the birth of her son, and then in 2022.
