The short film festival in Benidorm has chosen to distinguish Martínez, aged 51, for his versatility and commitment to the audiovisual industry. This recognition highlights his influence and continuous presence within the festival ecosystem, where he has actively participated as both an actor and a director.
Fele Martínez's career includes highly acclaimed cinematic works, such as Alejandro Amenábar's film Tesis, which earned him the Goya Award for Best New Actor in 1996. He has also collaborated with renowned directors like Julio Medem in Los amantes del círculo polar and Pedro Almodóvar in La mala educación, establishing himself as one of Spain's most prominent actors.
In television, Martínez has left his mark on successful series such as Estoy vivo and La unidad. More recently, he has captivated audiences with his role in the popular Netflix comedy Machos Alfa, which is scheduled to premiere its new season this April.
“"Fele Martínez represents very well what we are as a festival: a solid, coherent, and deeply connected career to cinema."
The festival director, Beatriz Hernández, emphasized that Martínez's presence at the event has not been sporadic; rather, he has participated in several editions with significant projects. For Hernández, the fact that the 2026 award recipient is a professional from Alicante is particularly meaningful, as it allows for the recognition of local talent during the event's tenth anniversary.
