The Spanish royal family presides over the Asturias Awards ceremony
□ Madrid – Agencies – In a large family meeting, members of the Spanish royal family chaired the traditional award ceremony for the Princess of Asturias. Last Friday, the Spanish royal family, represented by King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Crown Princess Leonor, Infanta Sofia, and Queen Sofia, attended the ceremony. The 31st Princess of Asturias Arts Awards was held at the Campoamor Theater in Oviedo, in which American actress and Hollywood star Meryl Streep won the 2023 Princess of Asturias Arts Award. Also winning this year’s awards were philosopher Nuccio Ordin, historian Helen Carrere Dinkos, Kenyan athlete Eliud Kipchoge , writer and translator Haruki Murakami, the non-profit organization Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative, American biologists Jeffrey Gordon and Everett Peter Greenberg, and American biochemist Bonnie Lynn Bassler. In announcing her award, the jury unanimously agreed to award the 2023 Princess of Asturias Arts Prize to American actress Meryl Streep – winner of three Oscars, eight Golden Globes, two BAFTA Awards and three Emmy Awards, and considered one of the best contemporary actresses – for her appreciation for the art of acting and cohesion. During her work.
The jury said: “Over five decades, Meryl Streep has built a remarkable career of performances in which she brings richly complex female characters to life, inviting the viewer to think and develop a critical spirit. The honesty and responsibility she brings to the point that her choice of roles, in the service of inspiring and exemplary narratives, extends far beyond screen and stage thanks to her impeccable acting style, fueled only by gesture, voice and gaze. Meryl Streep is a tireless activist for equality, with her talent and attention to detail. “It has allowed different generations to enjoy unforgettable performances, and has gained the respect that this great art form deserves.” Streep spoke about the role acting has played in her life and the skills it has taught her: the constant stretch of trying to see the world from another perspective, the ability not to judge the character you are portraying and the necessity of listening. “Empathy can be a radical form of communication and diplomacy that is useful in other areas,” Streep said during her acceptance speech.
