The film The Invasion of the Barbarians, by filmmaker Vicent Monsonís, was one of the night's big winners at the Valencian Professional Actors and Actresses Association gala, held this Tuesday night in Valencia, securing three awards.
The production, focused on historical memory and based on a play by Chema Cardeña, stood out at a ceremony where professionals voiced their concerns, calling for administrative support amidst the sector's severe crisis, marked by "abandoned projects" and "struggling festivals and showcases".
In the audiovisual category, actors Jordi Ballester and Olga Alamán, stars of The Invasion of the Barbarians, received the awards for best actor and actress, respectively. Additionally, Estela Martínez, also from this production, was honored as best supporting actress in audiovisual.
The award for best actor in the male audiovisual category went to Toni Agustí for his performance in La cena. The Chrysalis Award for best emerging actress in the audiovisual sector was presented to Paula López for After sun and Two girls one cake, while Jorge Motos was recognized as best emerging actor for Cólera.
Regarding stage performances, Amparo Fernández won the award for best leading actress for Kasandra, and Paco Iváñez received the accolade for best leading actor for Tot eixirà malament i serà perfecte.
In the supporting acting categories for theatre, Mercè Tienda received the award for best supporting actress for Plenamar, and Claudi Ferrer was honored as best supporting actor for Canviarem bolquers segons el BOE.
In dubbing, Iolanda Muñoz received the Lluís Miquel Campos female award for Shetland, and Rubén Felis the male award for Superman.
Among the honorary awards, the Taules prize was given to actor and director Eduardo Casanova for his ability to transform difference into artistic language. The Narcís award, recognizing a career committed to the profession and Valencian culture, was presented to actress Xus Romero, a beloved voice in Valencian dubbing.
The gala, held at the Teatre Principal de València, also served as a platform to denounce the sector's crisis. The Association's president, María Almudéver, along with Candela Mora and Paco Alegre, lamented the lack of funding, abandoned projects, and the precarious state of festivals and showcases. They defended culture as a fundamental element, not a luxury, and demanded real commitments and tools for growth.
