Roberto Álamo and Marta Matute honored at Pávez Awards

The 13th edition of the Pávez Awards, organized by the Trax Trex Trix Cultural Association, concluded in Talavera de la Reina with the presentation of key honors. Actor Roberto Álamo received the Pávez Honorífico, while Marta Matute was awarded the Pávez Emergente for her debut film, ‘Yo no moriré de amor’.

The festival featured a selection of 80 short films chosen from 1,000 entries and serves as a qualifying event for the Goya Awards. During the closing ceremony, Mayor José Julián Gregorio emphasized that the festival strengthens Talavera de la Reina’s position as a national cinematic power and aids its international cultural expansion.

Earlier in the week, the city also recognized Olympic karateka Sandra Sánchez with the Película de Barro 2026 award for her sporting career. The festival included various screenings and activities for all ages, including a special screening of the film ‘Karateka’, directed by Aritz Moreno.