Hollywood’s Elizabeth Taylor, speaking at the grand gala benefit of the Mir Foundation in Casa de Campo, described the Dominican Republic as “the paradise” she dreamed of. “I cannot wait to return,” she said. El Siglo reports that she visited after having befriended Oscar de la Renta’s nephew who studies acting and who led her to meet his uncle. Taylor delayed her return to the US from her holiday at Casa de Campo to be present at the benefit. (14 August 2001)
