Thursday 26 June 2008

Javier Bardem Honored With Spanish Film Award

‘No Country For Old Men’ star Javier Bardem has won the 2008 Spanish national film award for “goals achieved throughout a long career”, it was announced Wednesday (June 18).
The 39-year-old Oscar winner won the $46,500 prize from Spain’s Culture Ministry who recognized the actor for “defense of the acting profession and a constant commitment to Spanish cinema,” they said in a statement.
Bardem’s next role is alongside Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz in Woody Allen’s ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ which is released in August.
Photo courtesy of Miramax.