ENTERTAINMENT

“He flew to the set,” joked Lucia Galan, the sister half of the popular brother-sister duo Pimpinela, referring to the appearance of “Superman” Christopher Reeve on their new music video. Her brother, Joaquin Galan, said they needed someone who represents Everywoman’s romantic dream. The video of the song, “Heroina Solitaria” (“Solitary Heroine”), about a secretary who is in love with her boss, played by Reeve, is from the Argentine duo’s latest Sony album, “Pimpinela ’92.”

A line of clothing apparel bearing Celia Cruz’s name was introduced recently. The merchandise features Cruz’s signature lip-print and her trademark word “Azucar.” The idea was born in Spain, when a fan handed Cruz a handkerchief to be autographed. Instead, the Cuban entertainer marked her lip-print on it. The merchandise will be available at Cruz’s concerts, including her Sept. 12 appearance at the Sports Arena.

Cruz was recently in Los Angeles, where she appeared at the 22nd annual Nosotros’ Golden Eagle Awards, which also featured entertainment by singer-actress Maria Conchita Alonso, percussionist Tito Puente, comedian Bill Dana and rock-rapper Gerardo, who was honored as outstanding performer. Among other stars recognized for their achievements by Nosotros, an organization dedicated to improving the image of Latinos in the entertainment media, were the comic trio Culture Clash, as outstanding group performers; Tony Plana and Wanda de Jesus, outstanding TV actor and actress; Hector Elizondo and Rosie Perez, outstanding actor and actress, and Evelina Fernandez and Sal Lopez, as rising female and male stars. Special honors went to the Tichi Wilkerson Kassel, the Hollywood Reporter’s publisher emeritus. Musician Carlos Santana received the Legend Award, and Dionne Warwick won the Humanitarian Award. Nosotros president Marc Allen Trujillo said the program will be aired as a network special in September.

Scheduled to appear at the awards, but sidelined by illness, was singer-actress Lucia Mendez, who promises to attend next year “no matter what.” Mendez was recently in town to unveil a change of wardrobe for her figure at the Hollywood Wax Museum. The mannequin, installed in 1984, is now garbed to reflect “Marielena,” her character in a popular Telemundo network soap opera. Referring to the sensual nature of “Marielena,” her seventh starring role in a soap, Mendez said, “I couldn’t continue doing Cinderella parts--the world is too hard to live a Snow White story. I needed something to reflect my age.” Now living in Miami, the Mexican star also has a hit with her latest album, ‘ ‘Besame.”

The Mexican folk group Quetzalcoatl will perform at the Smithsonian Institution on July 15. The group, which last year moved from Mexico to Santa Monica, performs historic and traditional music from the five regions of Mexico, as well as from Cuba, Argentina and Venezuela. On July 5, Quetzalcoatl will perform as part of the “Domingos Alegres” concerts at Belvedere Park in East Los Angeles.