Wagner Moura and The Secret Agent Win 4 Platino Awards

Wagner Moura received the Publics Award for Best Actor in Cinema at the Platino Xcaret 2026 for his performance in The Secret Agent. Moura was not present to accept the award in Riviera Maya, Mexico; the ceremony host announced it would be sent to him. This win brings Brazil's total statuettes at the Platino Xcaret 2026 to four. The 13th annual Platinum Awards, presented by Carlos Torres and Cayetana Guillen-Cuervo, honored achievements across various countries. The Secret Agent, directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, was a significant winner, securing seven awards. These included Best IberoAmerican Fiction Film, Best Director for Mendonça Filho, Best Actor for Wagner Moura, and Best Screenplay. The film also received awards for Best Editing (Eduardo Serrano and Matheus Farias), Best Original Music (Tomaz Alves Souza and Mateus Alves), and Best Art Direction (Thales Junqueira). Other notable wins included: Best Actress: Blanca Soroa for Sundays Best Supporting Actress: Dolores Fonzi for Belen Best Ensemble Actress: Camila Plaate for Belen Best Ensemble Actor: Alvaro Cervantes for Deaf Best Cinematography: Mauro Herce for Sirat Best Sound Team: Amanda Villavieja, Laia Casanovas, and Yasmina Praderas for Sirat

Platinum Awards Honor Multiple Film and TV Winners at Xcaret Ceremony

Best Animation Film: Tomas Pichardo-Espaillat for Olivia and the Clouds Best IberoAmerican Comedy: La Cena Best Documentary: Apocalypse In The Tropics, a Brazil-Denmark-US coproduction directed by Petra Costa. Best First Film: Deaf, directed by Eva Libertad. In the television categories, The Eternaut received eight Platino Awards, including Best Miniseries, Direction, Editing, and Original Score. Paulina Gaitan won Best Actress in a Miniseries for Las Muertas. The series Chespirito: Sin Querer Querendo won for Best Miniseries or Series. Álvaro Morte earned Best Actor in TV for Anatomia de un Instante, and Candela Peña received Best Actress in TV for Furia. The Platino Awards ceremony also presented the Platino Honor Award to Guillermo Francella. The event took place at Xcaret, Mexico. The day before the May 9th ceremony, a political exchange occurred between Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum and the president of Madrid's regional government, Isabel Diaz Ayuso.

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If you're a fan of cinema, you won't want to miss two fantastic events happening this week! First up, Canal Brasil is honoring acclaimed director Walter Salles on his 70th birthday with a marathon showcasing his diverse career. Kicking off at noon on April 12th, the event includes classics like "Central Station" and powerful shorts such as "Socorro Nobre". Be sure to check out Jonathan Dubinski's insightful piece about this comprehensive celebration Canal Brasil Honors Walter Salles with Marathon on His 70th Birthday. Meanwhile, Disney+ is serving up thrilling entertainment with three significant premieres this week. From Darth Maul's quest for vengeance in 'Star Wars: Maul - Lord of Shadows', to the much-anticipated continuation of 'The Handmaid's Tale' in 'The Testaments', and Malcolm's return in 'A Life Unfairly Continues', there's plenty to keep you on the edge of your seat. Jonathan Dubinski has all the details in his recent post All Movies and Series Arriving on Disney+ from April 6 to 12. And speaking of Star Wars, if you're intrigued by the latest happenings in a galaxy far, far away, don't miss Jonathan's post about "Star Wars Maul: Lord of the Shadows", an animated series premiering with a perfect 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. With Oscar-nominated actor Wagner Moura voicing Maul and Richard Ayoade bringing droid Two-boots to life, this new series promises to be a thrilling addition to the Star Wars universe Star Wars Phenomenon: New Series Starring Wagner Moura Premieres with 100% Approval Rating.

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