Archive for the ‘Awards’ Category

Bolognesi's

Bolognesi’s “Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury” Named Best Feature at Annecy International Film Festival Awards

Luiz Bolognesi is experiencing more love than fury when it comes to his latest project… The 47-year-old Brazilian filmmaker and screenwriter’s animated film Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury was named Best Feature at the 2013 Annecy...

Jun 16, 13 • AwardsNo Comments »
Cardinali Earns Golden Nymph Award for Her Portrayal of Eva Peron

Cardinali Earns Golden Nymph Award for Her Portrayal of Eva Peron

Julieta Cardinali has earned a Golden Nymph for portraying one of her homeland’s greatest icons… The 35-year-old Argentine actress won a Golden Nymph Award at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival for playing Eva Perón in the Spanish miniseries...

Jun 13, 13 • AwardsNo Comments »
Berger's

Berger’s “Blancanieves” Wins Ibero-American Picture Prize at Mexico’s Ariel Awards

Pablo Berger‘s Blancanieves continues to pick up hardware around the world… The 50-year-old Spanish director’s black-and-white silent fantasy drama won the prize for Best Ibero-American Picture at the 55th Ariel Awards ceremony. Based on...

May 29, 13 • AwardsNo Comments »
Misenta Earns Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

Misenta Earns Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

Marisol “Isol” Misenta is being heralded for her artistry and “respect for the child”… The Argentine picture book artist received the 2013 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award by H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden on Monday in a ceremony...

May 28, 13 • AwardsNo Comments »
Escalante Wins Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival

Escalante Wins Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival

Despite strong competition from the likes of the Coen Brothers and Asghar Farhadi, Amat Escalante has managed to take home some serious Cannes hardware. The 34-year-old Mexican filmmaker on Sunday won the best director prize at the Cannes Film...

May 27, 13 • AwardsNo Comments »
Bejo Earns Best Actress Honors at the Cannes Film Festival

Bejo Earns Best Actress Honors at the Cannes Film Festival

Following her critically acclaimed performance in 2011’s The Artist, Bérénice Bejo is back in the hunt for Oscar. The 36-year-old Argentine Oscar-nominated actress earned best actress honors at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Bejo fought...

May 27, 13 • AwardsNo Comments »
Dominguez, Martinez & Lopez Earn Acting Prize at Cannes Film Festival

Dominguez, Martinez & Lopez Earn Acting Prize at Cannes Film Festival

Rodolfo Dominguez, Karen Martinez and Brandon Lopez are having a Cannes-tastic weekend… The 16-year-old Mexican actor, 17-year-old Guatemalan actress and 17-year-old Guatemalan actor were awarded the “Un Certain Regard” acting prize on...

May 26, 13 • AwardsNo Comments »
Rivera Wins Two Billboard Music Awards...

Rivera Wins Two Billboard Music Awards…

The late Jenni Rivera has proven to be La Gran Señora at this year’s Billboard Music Awards… The late Mexican American singer, who passed away in a Mexican plane crash last December, was named the winner in two categories in ceremonies held at...

May 20, 13 • AwardsNo Comments »
Cortina Named a Winner in the Student Academy Awards Competition.

Cortina Named a Winner in the Student Academy Awards Competition.

He may only be a student filmmaker at the moment, but that hasn’t stopped Rafael Cortina from getting noticed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The young Latino filmmaker has been named one of the winners of the Academy of...

May 15, 13 • AwardsNo Comments »
Lovato Honored by the U.S. Department of Health

Lovato Honored by the U.S. Department of Health

Demi Lovato has faced her demons and returned unbroken… And, now she’s being honored for sharing her experiences with the world. The 20-year-old part-Mexican American singer and returning The X Factor judge has received an honor from U.S....

May 8, 13 • AwardsNo Comments »