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Demetrio Bilbatúa and Rosita Arenas receive Ariel de Oro

At the 2026 Ariel Awards held at Estudios Churubusco, the Mexican Academy of Arts and Sciences Cinematográficas (AMACC) honored several distinguished figures with the Ariel de Oro.

Demetrio Bilbatúa received the award in recognition of his extensive career and contributions to Mexican documentary filmmaking. Bilbatúa, who moved to Mexico from Spain in 1945, has spent decades documenting the nation's history and memory through film.

Additionally, actress Rosita Arenas was honored with the Ariel de Oro for her extraordinary career. Born in Venezuela, Arenas has been a significant pillar of Mexican cinema.

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Academia Mexicana de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas · Demetrio Bilbatúa · Estudios Churubusco · Filmelier+ · Rosita Arenas