Madrid, Spain — The Brazilian film O Agente Secreto (The Secret Agent) by Kleber Mendonça Filho emerged as the biggest winner at the 2026 Platino Awards, taking home four awards including Best Ibero-American Film.
The ceremony, held in Madrid, also honored Mexican actress Paulina Gaitán and Argentine actor Guillermo Francella. Gaitán won Best Actress for her role in El Eternauta, which also dominated the television categories. Francella received the Honorary Award for his career.
The complete list of winners includes:
- Best Ibero-American Film: O Agente Secreto
- Best Director: Kleber Mendonça Filho (O Agente Secreto)
- Best Actress: Paulina Gaitán (El Eternauta)
- Best Actor: Guillermo Francella (Honorary Award)
More Events
- Playa del Carmen Set to Host Pro Padel League International Stop
- Puerto Morelos Announces Fifth Caribbean Grill Festival, Expects 4,000 Visitors
- Mexican Navy Opens Youth Photography Contest on Ocean Conservation
- Valladolid Hosts Second Edition of La Vid y la Ceiba Wine Festival
- Progreso to Open Historic Muelle de Arcos for Sunset Walk Marking 85 Years
More Playa del Carmen
- Man Gunned Down in Playa del Carmen; No Arrests Made
- Quintana Roo Weighs Permanent Revocation of Permits for Legacy by Awa Playacar After Closure Seals Broken
- Playa del Carmen Beach Restoration Clears Environmental Hurdle, Mayor Says
- Bidding Process to Define Renovation of More Than 10 Parks in Playa del Carmen
- Body Cameras Reduce Complaints Over Police Detentions in Playa del Carmen
