The Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival has announced that actor Patrick Criado will be one of the recipients of the Luz Award at its 52nd edition, which will be held from November 13 to 21. The recognition comes at a time of intense professional activity for the actor, who has released prominent projects this year and has several upcoming premieres in film and on streaming platforms.
The award will be presented during the festival's opening gala and is supported by the Atlantic Copper Foundation, an official collaborator of the festival. Alongside Criado, actress Amaia Salamanca will also receive the Luz Award in this edition, which honors audiovisual professionals with a consolidated career in the industry.
A career marked by versatility
Patrick Criado made his film debut at a very young age with titles such as The Blind Sunflowers, 13 Roses, and Family United, a film that earned him a Goya Award nomination for Best New Actor. Since then, he has combined major productions with more auteur-driven projects, taking on characters of very different registers.
In television, he has participated in highly acclaimed series such as Mar de plástico, Vivir sin permiso, The Invisible Line, and Money Heist, consolidating his presence in the Spanish audiovisual landscape.
Recognitions that validate his career
His performance in the Movistar+ series Antidisturbios, directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, earned him the Feroz Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Actors and Actresses Union Award in the same category, in addition to a Platino Award nomination.
Another milestone in his career came with The Nights of Tefía, created by Miguel del Arco. For this role, he won the Ondas Award for Best Male Performer in Fiction, the Cygnus Award for Best Television Series Actor, and the AISGE Award, as well as nominations for the Feroz Awards and the Iris Awards for Best Actor.
In the film industry, his filmography also includes Below Zero, Bird Box: Barcelona, and The Red Virgin, a work for which he received the Actors and Actresses Union Award for Best Supporting Actor in Film. These recognitions are joined by the Variety Young Talent Award and the AISGE Actúa - New Generation Award, which reinforce his profile both in Spain and internationally.
Present and future projects
In 2026, Patrick Criado has released Amarga Navidad, by Pedro Almodóvar, and Karateka. Furthermore, he has upcoming releases including the series Nueve Reinas, which will arrive on Netflix, the film Karateka, directed by Aritz Moreno, and Una Familia, the directorial debut of fellow actor Ricardo Gómez.
The Luz Award and its history of winners
With this distinction, Patrick Criado joins the list of performers recognized with the Luz Award in previous editions of the Huelva Festival, including Milena Smit, Yon González, Paz Vega, Natalia de Molina, Greta Fernández, Salva Reina, Ingrid García-Jonsson, Leticia Dolera, Macarena García, Paco León, and Manolo Solo.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 Huelva Festival held?The 52nd edition of the Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival will take place from November 13 to 21, 2026.
What is the Luz Award of the Huelva Festival?It is an award with which the festival recognizes actors and actresses with a consolidated career in the audiovisual industry, presented at the opening gala.
Who are the recipients of the Luz Award in this edition?Actors Patrick Criado and Amaia Salamanca are the honorees of the Luz Award at the 52nd edition of the festival.
What roles is Patrick Criado known for?He is noted for his work in series such as Money Heist, Antidisturbios, and The Nights of Tefía, as well as in films such as Family United and The Red Virgin.
What upcoming projects does Patrick Criado have?The actor has upcoming releases such as the series Nueve Reinas on Netflix and the films Karateka and Una Familia.
What awards has Patrick Criado won throughout his career?Among others, he has received the Feroz Award, the Actors and Actresses Union Award twice, the Ondas Award, the Cygnus Award, the AISGE Award, and the Variety Young Talent Award.
