Spanish nationwide treasure Javier Bardem grew to become emotional Friday evening as he gushed over his spouse, Penélope Cruz, whereas accepting his Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award on the 2024 San Sebastian Movie Competition. Bardem, who has had starring roles in Dune: Half Two , No Nation for Previous Males — which bagged him an Academy Award — and Skyfall , amongst myriad celebrated Spanish tasks like Huevos de Oro and El detective y la muerte , accepted the award from his siblings, Monica and Carlos Bardem, who paid tribute to their brother on the Kursaal Theater through the opening evening gala. Bardem referenced his Silver Shell win for finest actor 30 years in the past, almost to the day, in 1994.
“It was the start of a fantastic friendship with this lovely movie competition that has given a lot to me personally and professionally,” the actor mentioned. “San Sebastian is a spot the place 30 years in the past I received an award that I nonetheless don’t consider they gave it to me, and I’m right here now receiving this one from my brother and sister who I really like and admire.” He took the chance to pay tribute to his household: “They educated me at a second my mom needed to be working 24 hours a day.
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If I’m alive bodily, not solely spiritually and emotionally, it was my brother and sister caring for me, giving me their consideration and love.” He added, “I wish to dedicate this award to 4 individuals: My mom, who’s current, she’s .