Entertainment Faces Splashed by Tragedy in Jet Set

On April 8, 2025, the Dominican Republic experienced one of the most shocking tragedies in its history: the collapse of the roof of the Jet Set nightclub, which left a toll of 236 fatalities and more than 180 people injured. The fateful dawn, which began with an overflow of joy and effusiveness from the hundreds of people who gathered at the place to enjoy a long-awaited party of the legendary merengue singer Rubby Pérez, ended in pain, suffering and tragedy. The event left incurable wounds in the families of the victims and in the soul, mind and heart of the survivors, who, more than two months after the disaster, continue to be marked by the trauma. Well-known figures from the entertainment industry of the Dominican Republic managed to survive the tragedy. These are some of the voices that narrated to the world how surprising it was to witness the collapse.

Zulinka Pérez and Miguel Báez

Singer Zulinka Pérez, daughter of the legendary merengue singer Rubby Pérez, and her husband, Miguel Báez, survived the disaster by managing to leave the nightclub minutes after the collapse. Zulinka and Miguel were on stage with Rubby and other members of the orchestra, resulting in severe injuries, especially Miguel, who is still recovering after one of his legs was affected.

Elianta Quintero

The journalist and news anchor for Telemicro, Elianta Quintero, was trapped in the rubble for almost an hour, according to reports, clinging to her faith and trying to remain calm. Quintero suffered facial contusions, body blows, and an immobilized hand, in addition to multiple stitches in her head from the blows caused by the debris. The journalist spoke publicly about how difficult and challenging the process has been. She assures that, beyond the physical ailments, the emotional pain feels the same or deeper.

Gaby Puch

Singer and songwriter Gaby Puché, former member of the merengue group Divas by Jiménez, survived after being trapped for more than three hours under two beams.
Puché recounted in a shocking testimony on the program “Mujeres al Borde” a spiritual encounter with God, who revealed to her —according to what she shared— that she would come out alive from the place.

Lady Álvarez

The entertainment communicator and editor of the newspaper De Último Minuto, Lady Álvarez, survived along with a friend after receiving two divine signals from God, which seconds before the collapse alerted her and prevented her from reaching her table. Álvarez suffered minor injuries to her cervical, lumbar area, and ankles. However, she has revealed that the greatest injury is in her soul, after witnessing the death of so many loved ones that morning.