Overview
- Rocky won the ACE de Oro and eight awards at Monday’s ceremony at Teatro Astros in Buenos Aires, which is organized by the Asociación de Cronistas del Espectáculo.
- La revista del Cervantes followed with seven prizes across musical categories, and Incidente en Vichy led the independent circuit with wins for best alternative production, direction and acting.
- Nicolás Vázquez led Rocky as producer, co-director and star, and he said the team secured rights tied to Sylvester Stallone’s film, with interest abroad that could lead to a tour or licensed versions.
- The production’s craft was also honored, with wins for set, lighting, sound and production, and David Masajnik took supporting performer in drama or comedy for his role in Rocky.
- The night mixed celebration and advocacy, as award speeches defended cultural work during lean times and the academy presented special honors to producer Carlos Rottemberg and the theater group Celcit.