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Rosa Felipe was a Cuban actress. She was born on November 2nd, 1922 in Havana, Cuba. Her father was from the Valladolid province of Spain and her mother was Cuban. Felipe completed her early education at the Colegio Estrella de la Víbora in Havana. Later, she did her professional education at the Instituto de La Habana. She was also a self-taught typist, as well as master of handwriting, and a poet. She worked for the publication “Vanidades.”
Her acting career began in Cuba in the 1950´s, first in short scenes and dialogues from Spanish societies, and later, as a student in the Academia de Artes Dramáticas de la Escuela Libre de La Habana, where she received a competitive scholarship to attend. As a professional actress, she worked for various theater companies: Patronato del Teatro, Teatro Adad, Farseros, Theatralia, Teatro Universitario, as well as national radio stations and television broadcasts. She traveled to or worked in most parts of Cuba with each theater company she was part of. She was chosen to act alongside Francisco Petrone when he visited Havana and received high praise from critics. She acted the role of "Sara en el traspatio", under the direction of Rubén Vigón as well as the villain Ursula Betancourt in the telenovela "Mi apellido es Valdés". Felipe has won a total of 14 trophies, including the highest honor in television, the Gran Premio Avellaneda. She has appeared in many distinctive roles, from simple works to Greek tragedies, including the part of Yocasta de Medea. Her last work on Cuban television was in "Teresa Raquim", by Emilio Zola.

In 1971, she left Cuba for Madrid, Spain, and formed part of the Compañía Inglesa Nuevo Acento theater company in the capacity of director and actress. Part of her work was to produce recordings for Latin America and be a consultant for radio scripts. In 1974, she united with the community of exiled Cuban actors in Miami and continued her career in the United States. There she formed part of the group Repertorio Español in New York and the Compañia Dramatica under the direction of Spanish actor and director Alejandro Ulloa. She also presented a homage to José Martí called “El hombre sincero” written by Rene Buch, at el Museo Cubano de Arte y Cultura in Miami. In the 1990’s she appeared in telenovelas such as "El magnate", "Marielena", "Guadalupe", "Aguamarina,'' and "La mujer de mi vida." Rosa Felipe passed away in 2009.

Carlos Felipe was a Cuban playwright born in Havana, Cuba in 1914 and the brother of actress Rosa Felipe. He was most known for his play “Requiem for Yarini” which was written in the style of a Greek tragedy, and later was adapted into the film “Los Dioses Rotos” in 2008 by Ernesto Daranas. He wrote his first play at age 11, without actually having been to the theater or having received any formal education. In fact, he had to work to support his family from a young age and was self-taught. He studied grammar, literature, English and French as well as music. At age 13, he worked in a rubber import house of automobiles, brand "Hood", on Prado Street, cleaning and running errands. At age 17 he worked in a cafe on the Calzada de Vibora and San Francisco. In 1939, after winning the first prize in the theatrical competition organized by the Ministry of Education for his “Esta noche en el bosque,” Felipe decided to pursue a professional career in the theater world. His comedy “El chino” was premiered by El Grupo ADAD was a theater company directed by José Rubia Barcia in the 1940’s, which existed before Teatro Universitario. The play’s premier was directed by Modesto Centeno and premiered in 1939.

He worked at the Havana Customs Office for 32 years until after the Cuban Revolution. In 1961 he was taken to work as a literary advisor to the National Dramatic Ensemble and the Department of Theater and Dance of the National Council of Culture where he helped to produce and disseminate propaganda. His theatrical works, including some unpublished pieces include: Réquiem por Yarini (La Habana, Universidad Central de Las Villas. Dirección de Publicaciones, 1960.); Tambores (1943); El travieso Jimmy (1951); Esta noche en el bosque (1939); La bruja en el obenque; El alfabeto o la bata de encajes (1962); Los compadres, a melodrama; Capricho en rojo (1948); El Chino, a comedy (1947); Ladrillos de plata; Ibrahim; ¡De Película! A musical comedy, (October 17, 1963); El divertido viaje de Adelita Cossi, 1930's. In a 1966 interview, Felipe described his impetus for writing theatrical works as a need to communicate a feeling or sentiment.

Felipe won several prominent awards for his works including in 1947 he won Best Play for El Chino at the Concurso de Teatro ADAD. In 1948 he won Best Play for Capricho en rojo at the Concurso de Teatro ADAD and in 1951 he won first prize for El travieso Jimmy at the concurso teatral del Ministerio de Educación. In 1965, he served on the jury of the Casa de las Américas theater contest. Felipe expressed great optimism in the future of Cuban theater. He died in 1975.

Florida representative Dante Bruno Fascell was born in Bridgehampton, Long Island, Suffolk County, New York, on March 9, 1917. He moved with his parents to Miami, Florida, in 1925 at the age of eight. After graduating from high school in Coral Gables during the Great Depression, he attended the University of Miami on a full scholarship. He earned a degree from the School of Law in 1938 and began practicing law in Miami.

A year later he joined the Florida National Guard and served during World War II in the African Italian campaigns. He earned three bronze battle stars and was honorably discharged from active duty in 1946 with the rank of captain. His military experience led him to seek a career in public service because, as he later explained, "If Americans are going to be sent to war, I want to know why and be part of the process that decides whether they should go."

Fascell served in the Florida Legislature from 1951 to 1954, when he was elected to the 84th U.S. Congress, representing Dade and Monroe Counties. He served an extraordinary 19 consecutive terms spanning the administrations of eight U.S. presidents, from Dwight D. Eisenhower through George Bush, until his retirement in January of 1993.

Fascell's career was distinguished by an unwavering commitment to bipartisanship in foreign policy, civil rights, environmental protection, and openness in government.

He served on the Foreign Affairs Committee for 36 years—and as its chairman from 1984 to 1993. In that powerful position, he helped ensure Americans' national security and leadership in the global economy. He led the effort to continue aid toward Israel. He played a key role in placing and maintaining the trade embargo on Cuba. He was instrumental in designing the anti-boycott bill that prohibited discrimination in foreign commerce. He wrote legislation to establish the Inter-American Foundation, which enabled foreign aid to be redesigned to benefit the poorest of people in developing countries. He wrote anti-terrorism legislation and led the effort to change U.S. policy on biological and chemical weaponry. He supported a nuclear freeze and the reduction of nuclear proliferation. He authored the War Powers Act, which requires the president to consult with Congress on actions leading to war. He led the effort to reorganize and maintain Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty. He became the first chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, which monitors compliance with the Helsinki Accords.

In other landmark legislation, Fascell introduced the "Government in the Sunshine Act," which required that government agency meetings be open to the public. He also created legislation to establish the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Fascell was a lifelong friend to the University of Miami in many important ways, serving on its Board of Trustees, the Visiting Committee of the School of Law, and the Law School's Building Committee. He was awarded an honorary doctor of law degree from the University in 1988. In 1993, he donated his congressional papers to the Otto G. Richter Library.

Fascell was instrumental in obtaining federal support for vital community assets, including Everglades National Park, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Biscayne National park, Fort Jefferson National Park, and the Florida Keys' bridges. During his last year in office, Fascell secured federal funding for recovery efforts following Hurricane Andrew. Among the many places bearing his name in tribute to his contributions is the port of Miami-Dade, the visitor center at Biscayne National Park, one of the bridges linking the Florida Keys, and a Miami elementary school.

Upon his retirement from Congress, Fascell entered the private practice of law and continued to serve the public through his many community affiliations.

In October of 1998, he became one of only 360 Americans to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor that can be bestowed. The citation noted that he was a "man of reason and conscience" who was "courageous in war and public service."