Actor Rubén Cortada was recognized this Sunday with the Luz Award during the 50th edition of the Ibero-American Film Festival in Huelva, for being one of the emerging talents in Ibero-American audiovisuals and in notable scripted series produced in Spain and Latin America.
The award was presented to him at a ceremony held at the Grand Theatre of Huelva, where he joined figures like Paz Vega and María León, who have also been honored in this edition of the event, reported the Efe agency.
Excited, the native of Isla de la Juventud, Cuba, expressed his gratitude: “It is an honor to receive this award for my work; it is a gift from Huelva, a city I fell in love with during the filming of Operación Barrio Inglés.”
Earlier, during his speech in the “Encuentros” event, held alongside the Festival, the Cuban reflected on his profession and dedicated the recognition to his colleagues: “I put my heart and soul into trying to be an actor, and I accept this award with great responsibility for the profession and for my fellow artists.”
He also emphasized that he is "in the midst of becoming a better actor," convinced that "the only way to earn respect is to work and learn."
Cortada shared how his love for acting was born from movies like Carne trémula and Fresa y Chocolate: “It stuck with me,” he confessed.
He also highlighted the importance of cinema as a mirror of society: “Cinema is the reflection of society; through film, I can see local stories from distant places. It is the flow of blood on both sides.”
Born in Isla de la Juventud, Cuba, in 1984, Rubén Cortada had a notable athletic career as a federated tennis player and a boxer before venturing into the artistic world as a model.
However, she decided to take a turn in her career to focus on acting, making her debut in series such as Bandolera and El tiempo entre costuras.
Her international recognition came with her role in El príncipe, solidifying her career with performances in Olmos y Robles and Lo que escondían sus ojos.
In film, he has starred in movies such as El signo de Caronte and El cuarto pasajero, directed by Álex de la Iglesia.
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