Brazilian Film ‘O Agente Secreto’ Dominates 2026 Platino Awards
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)
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