18th Actors and Actresses Union Awards

The 18th Actors and Actresses Union Awards ceremony was held on 9 March 2009 at the Teatro Circo Price in Madrid.[1]

18th Actors and Actresses Union Awards
Date9 March 2009 (2009-03-09)
SiteTeatro Circo Price, Madrid, Spain
Organized byActors and Actresses Union
Highlights
Honorary career awardMaría Asquerino

The cast of Camino swept most of the film awards.[1][2] In addition to the competitive awards, the Teatro Yeses (and its founder Elena Cánovas) received the 'Mujeres en Unión' award, María Asquerino the 'Toda una vida' career award and the Special Award went to TVE's film show Versión española.[1][2] The gala was directed by actress and dancer Eva del Palacio.[2]

Winners and nominees

The winners and nominees are listed as follows:[3][4]

Film

Best Male Performance in a Leading Role
Best Female Performance in a Leading Role
Best Male Performance in a Secondary Role
Best Female Performance in a Secondary Role
Best Male Performance in a Minor Role
Best Female Performance in a Minor Role

Television

Best Male Performance in a Leading Role
Best Female Performance in a Leading Role
Best Male Performance in a Secondary Role
Best Female Performance in a Secondary Role
Best Male Performance in a Minor Role
Best Female Performance in a Minor Role

Theatre

Best Male Performance in a Leading Role
  • Joan CrosasSweeney Todd
    • Adolfo FernándezCantando bajo las balas
    • Rafael NúñezLos cuernos de don Friolera
Best Female Performance in a Leading Role
Best Male Performance in a Secondary Role
  • Julián VillagránLa taberna fantástica
    • Ángel PardoMentiras, incienso y mirra
    • César Sánchez — Carnaval
Best Female Performance in a Secondary Role
Best Male Performance in a Minor Role
  • Miguel ZúñigaLa taberna fantástica
    • Manuel MillánHay que purgar a Totó
    • Diego Pizarro — Los cuernos de don Friolera
Best Female Performance in a Minor Role
  • Karmele AranburuLas cuñadas
    • Pilar GilSonata de otoño
    • Gracia OlayoSilencio vivimos

Newcomers

Best New Actor
Best New Actress

References

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