Mexican actress María Félix (1914–2002) was one of the main figures of the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema. She is the recipient of a number of national and international awards.
As an actress, she won three trophies from five nominations on the Ariel Awards, and an additional Gold Ariel for her career in 1986. She was also the recipient of various accolades from Diosa de Plata Awards by the Mexican Film Journalists Association (PECIME). Her actoral career was also recognized by the National Association of Actors (ANDA), Association of Latin Entertainment Critics (Latin ACE), and by the Cinematheque of the National Autonomous University of Mexico. In addition, a Diosa de Plata for Best Actress was named after her since 2002, and she became part of their Golden Book (Libro de Oro). María also received tributes in a number of festivals.
Outside of her work in cinema, she won accolades for her fashion and image. She was named Best Dressed Woman of 1984 by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode and Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana. During the 1970s, she won various equestrian awards, including Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris, Jockey Club's Grand French and Irish Derby, and the Prix Round Point. She was also condecorated by the French government in 1996 with the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and Legion of Honour in 2000, and by then president of México Carlos Salinas de Gortari in 1989 with the first Mexico City Prize (Presea de la Ciudad de México).
Awards and nominations Award/organization Year Nominee/work Category Result Ariel Award 1946 María Félix (The White Monk) Best Actress 1947 María Félix (Enamorada) 1949 María Félix (Río Escondido) 1951 María Félix (The Devil Is a Woman) 1955 María Félix (Camelia) 1986 María Félix Gold Ariel Association of Latin Entertainment Critics 1980 María Félix Extraordinary ACE for Distinction and Merit Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana 1984 María Félix World's Best Dressed Woman Diosa de Plata 1970 María FélixSarape de Plata Gold MedalSilver Diploma 1986 Career Achievement Award Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode 1984 María Félix Best Dressed Woman Festival Cinematográfico del Centro Deportivo Israelita 1960 María Félix (La Cucharacha) Gold Menorah Award Festival de Cine del Mediterráneo de Valencia 1994 María Félix Special Recognition Fiestas de la Primavera 1947 María Félix Reina de la Primavera Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris 1973 María Félix Grand Prix Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival 2000 María Félix Gabi Award: Trayectory National Association of Actors 1982 María Félix Medal for Artistic Merits Abroad National Autonomous University of Mexico 1992 María Félix Film Library Medal Paseo de las Estrellas María Félix Walk of Fame Plaza de las Estrellas 1996 María Félix Walk of Fame Producción Nacional Cinematográfica 1950 María Félix (Just Any Woman) Contest: 4th Place 1992 María Félix Career Award René Cassin's Universal Excellence Award María Félix Arts
Other honors
Country Year Honor Result Cuba 1946 Keys to the city, La Habana Guest of Honor Mexico 1989 Mexico City Prize (from Mexican president, Carlos Salinas de Gortari) France 1996 Commandeur Ordre des Arts et des Lettres 2000 Officer Legion of Honour
References
External links Awards for María Félix on the Internet Movie Database Diosa de Plata, María Félix's 100th anniversary tribute (2015)