A new high-profile charity gala is set to debut in Monaco this October, with American actress Eva Longoria returning to the Principality — not for the red carpet, but for a cause close to her heart.

On Saturday 4th October, the Salle Empire of the Hôtel de Paris will host the inaugural Global Gift Gala Monaco, with Longoria serving as honorary president. The event is spearheaded by Camille Gottlieb, daughter of Princess Stéphanie, alongside entrepreneur Medy Anthony, founders of CMC Consulting.

The glittering evening will raise funds for the Global Gift Foundation, a non-profit launched in 2013 by philanthropist Maria Bravo. The foundation works globally to support vulnerable women, children, and families, partnering with grassroots charities and building community centres, or casas, around the world.

Star-studded evening honours Princess Stéphanie and Daddy Yankee

This new Monaco edition of the gala joins a prestigious line-up of international events previously held in Paris, Marbella, London, and Dubai. For its Monaco debut, the organisers are pulling out all the stops: 200 invited guests, a red carpet reception, live performances, and an exclusive charity auction.

Princess Stéphanie will be honoured with the Philanthropy Award for her long-standing commitment to humanitarian work, while global reggaeton superstar Daddy Yankee will receive the Humanitarian Award.

The evening will feature entertainment by Christina Milian, Vitaa, mentalist Lior Suchard, and the legendary Gipsy Reyes Heritage. Celebrity guests expected include F1 driver Arthur Leclerc, model Baptiste Giabiconi, and “some surprises”, says Medy Anthony.

Auction highlights: from Cristiano Ronaldo to Daenerys Targaryen

The charity auction promises to be as glamorous as the guest list. Among the standout lots is a Jacob & Co. timepiece designed with football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, and an experience package to walk the red carpet and dine at the London gala alongside Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke.

Proceeds from this year’s gala will go entirely to the Global Gift Foundation. Starting next year, the organisers plan to partner with a Monaco-based charity.

“Our goal is to make this gala a fixture on Monaco’s social calendar,” says Medy Anthony. “And to link it closely with the values of the Principality — community, compassion, and impact.”

Tickets to the Global Gift Gala are available here.

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Photo of Eva Longoria at a previous Global Gift Gala, source: Global Gift Foundation