Mexican actress María Félix (1914–2002) was one of the main figures of the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema. She is the recipient of a number of national and international awards.
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As an actress, she won three trophies from five nominations on the Ariel Awards, and an additional Gold Ariel for her career in 1986.[1] She was also the recipient of various accolades from Diosa de Plata Awards by the Mexican Film Journalists Association (PECIME). Her actoral career was also recognized by the National Association of Actors (ANDA), Association of Latin Entertainment Critics (Latin ACE), and by the Cinematheque of the National Autonomous University of Mexico. In addition, a Diosa de Plata for Best Actress was named after her since 2002, and she became part of their Golden Book (Libro de Oro).[2] María also received tributes in a number of festivals.[3]
Outside of her work in cinema, she won accolades for her fashion and image. She was named Best Dressed Woman of 1984 by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode and Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana. During the 1970s,[4] she won various equestrian awards, including Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris, Jockey Club's Grand French and Irish Derby, and the Prix Round Point.[5] She was also condecorated by the French government in 1996 with the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and Legion of Honour in 2000, and by then president of México Carlos Salinas de Gortari in 1989 with the first Mexico City Prize (Presea de la Ciudad de México).
Awards and nominations
editAward/organization | Year | Nominee/work | Category | Result | Ref. |
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Ariel Award | 1946 | María Félix (The White Monk) | Best Actress | Nominated | [1] |
1947 | María Félix (Enamorada) | Won | [1] | ||
1949 | María Félix (Río Escondido) | Won | [1] | ||
1951 | María Félix (The Devil Is a Woman) | Won | [6][1] | ||
1955 | María Félix (Camelia) | Nominated | [1] | ||
1986 | María Félix | Gold Ariel | Honoree | [1] | |
Association of Latin Entertainment Critics (Latin ACE) | 1980 | María Félix | Extraordinary ACE for Distinction and Merit | Honoree | [7] |
Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana | 1984 | María Félix | World's Best Dressed Woman | Won | [8] |
Diosa de Plata (Mexican Film Journalists Association) | 1970 | María Félix | Sarape de Plata (Silver Serape) | Honoree | [9][10] |
Gold Medal | Gold | ||||
Silver Diploma | Silver | ||||
1986 | Career Achievement Award | Honoree | [11] | ||
Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode | 1984 | María Félix | Best Dressed Woman | Won | [12] |
Festival Cinematográfico del Centro Deportivo Israelita | 1960 | María Félix (La Cucharacha) | Gold Menorah Award | Gold | [13] |
Festival de Cine del Mediterráneo de Valencia | 1994 | María Félix | Special Recognition | Honoree | [14] |
Fiestas de la Primavera | 1947 | María Félix | Reina de la Primavera (Spring Queen) | Honoree | [15] |
Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris | 1973 | María Félix | Grand Prix | Won | [16] |
Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival | 2000 | María Félix | Gabi Award: Trayectory | Honoree | [17] |
National Association of Actors (ANDA) | 1982 | María Félix | Medal for Artistic Merits Abroad | Honoree | [18] |
National Autonomous University of Mexico | 1992 | María Félix | Film Library Medal | Honoree | [19] |
Paseo de las Estrellas (Durango, Mexico) | María Félix | Walk of Fame | Won | [20] | |
Plaza de las Estrellas | 1996 | María Félix | Walk of Fame | Won | [21] |
Producción Nacional Cinematográfica (Spain) | 1950 | María Félix (Just Any Woman) | Contest: 4th Place | Won | [22] |
Premio Vittorio De Sica (Italy) | 1992 | Silvia Pinal | Career Award | Honoree | [23] |
René Cassin's Universal Excellence Award | María Félix | Arts | Honoree | [24] |
Other honors
editCountry | Year | Honor | Result | Ref. |
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Cuba | 1946 | Keys to the city, La Habana | Honoree | [25][26] |
Guest of Honor | Honoree | |||
Mexico | 1989 | Mexico City Prize (from Mexican president, Carlos Salinas de Gortari) | Honoree | [27] |
France | 1996 | Commandeur Ordre des Arts et des Lettres | Honoree | [28] |
2000 | Officer Legion of Honour | Honoree | [29] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "El Ariel, un enamorado de María Félix". Milenio (in Spanish). August 4, 2014. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "María Félix será la efigie del premio Diosa de Plata". El Universo (in Spanish). April 12, 2002. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ "María". La Opinión (in Spanish). April 9, 2002. p. 8. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ "Reconocimientos" (in Spanish). Fundación María Felix. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ "Época de Oro: cuál fue la pasión desconocida de María Félix" (in Spanish). Infobae. 26 November 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ "Ondas". La Opinión (in Spanish). June 20, 2000. p. 7. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ "12a Entrega Anual de Premios ACE 1980" (in Spanish). Latin ACE. Archived from the original on February 6, 2007. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ "El Palacio de Hierro rinde tributo a María Félix con una exposición de moda". Elle (in Spanish). June 4, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ Tost, Juan Manuel. "María Félix recibió Sarape de Plata; cinco millones de fotos para repartir". La Nación (in Spanish). p. 24. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ Tost, Juan Manuel. PROCINEMEX (ed.). "Cinco diosas de plata para "Todo por nada" Cantinflas premiará al mejor actor cómico". La Nación (in Spanish). p. 22. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ "María del alma, a 10 años de su muerte" (in Spanish). Aristegui Noticias. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ Villegas, Leticias (January 11, 2020). "María Félix, recordada por su look icónico, moda y belleza en catrinas mexicanas". Debate (in Spanish). Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "María Félix fue premiada por los israelíes". La Opinión (in Spanish). September 11, 1960. p. 15. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ "Premio para la Doña". El Tiempo (in Spanish). October 15, 1994. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ Rodriguez Avila, Rubén (March 21, 1948). "Elsa Aguerre No Quiere Suceder a Maria Felix". La Opinión (in Spanish). p. 15. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ Gómez, Carmen Elisa (2001). María Félix: en imágenes (in Spanish). Universidad de Guadalajara, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía. p. 126. ISBN 978-970-27-0026-5. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ "Festival de Cine Latino de los Angeles". La Opinión (in Spanish). July 13, 2000. p. 23. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "Tercera Sección". La Opinión (in Spanish). March 27, 1982. p. 11. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ "Medalla Filmoteca a María Félix" (in Spanish). National Autonomous University of Mexico. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ "Paseo de las estrellas, nuevo atractivo turístico". El Siglo de Durango (in Spanish). January 1, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "Galerías Plaza de las Estrellas, un lugar con historia, pero en el olvido". La Prensa (in Spanish). Mexico. October 12, 2024. ProQuest 3116166478. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "María Félix ganó un Quinto Premio en España". La Opinión (in Spanish). February 15, 1950. p. 12. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ "Retrospectivas y ciclos del cine mexicano dan la vuelta a Europa". La Opinión (in Spanish). October 4, 1992. p. 12. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ "Premio a la Excelencia Universal" (in Spanish). Official Facebook account for Fundación María Félix. September 7, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ Becerra, César (October 17, 2021). "El día que María Félix le salvó la vida a un CONDENADO a muerte". El Heraldo de México (in Spanish). Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "El día que María Félix realizó un "milagro" en Cuba gracias a su belleza". Vanidades (in Spanish). August 14, 2023. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "Cine". La Opinión (in Spanish). December 13, 1989. p. 15. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "Francia recuerda a la doña". El Tiempo (in Spanish). November 14, 1996. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "María Bonita es legionaria". La Nación (in Spanish). January 29, 2000. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
External links
edit- Awards for María Félix on the Internet Movie Database
- Diosa de Plata, María Félix's 100th anniversary tribute (2015)