Overview
- Yuri, a dog rescued from a shelter, won the Palm Dog on Friday, May 22, 2026, for her role in Dominga Sotomayor’s La Perra.
- A stand-in dog named Apocalypse collected the award on Yuri’s behalf at a Croisette ceremony.
- The role was played by two animals—a puppy and an adult—both of which the director says were adopted by families in Chile after filming.
- The puppy was adopted by a member of the production and renamed Tormenta Mari, and the film will be shown again in France on June 11 with screenings slated in about thirty cinemas.
- Organizers note the Palm Dog, run by Woopets with journalist Toby Rose since 2001, raises the profile of animal actors and reports say a wider theatrical release under Nour Films is expected in spring 2027.