PLATINO Xcaret Awards 2026: schedules, nominees, guests, favorites, and Mexican bets
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- The PLATINO Xcaret Awards 2026 are celebrating the best of Ibero-American cinema and series tonight, with the ceremony hosted in Mexico's Riviera Maya.
- The event, promoted by EGEDA and FIPCA, will be broadcast live, featuring a red carpet and performances by prominent Latin American and Spanish artists.
- Mexico has six nominations across five categories, including animation, debut film, Ibero-American film, and miniseries, with the documentary 'Chespirito: sin querer queriendo' already having won the Audience Award.
Riviera Maya, Mexico – The vibrant heart of Ibero-American cinema beats tonight in Mexico's stunning Riviera Maya as the PLATINO Xcaret Awards 2026 prepare to honor the year's most outstanding achievements in film and television. This prestigious ceremony, a collaborative effort between EGEDA and FIPCA, serves as a crucial platform for showcasing the rich diversity and creative talent emerging from Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking regions.
The atmosphere is electric as nominees, special guests, and international stars grace the red carpet, anticipating an evening filled with celebration and recognition. With a dynamic lineup of hosts and musical performances by acclaimed artists such as Camilo and María Becerra, the event promises to be a captivating spectacle. The PLATINO Awards not only highlight cinematic excellence but also foster cultural exchange and collaboration across the Ibero-American landscape, reinforcing shared artistic values and narratives.
Mexico enters the night with significant hopes, boasting six nominations across various competitive categories. The success of productions like the stop-motion film 'Yo soy Frankelda,' the Tlatelolco-inspired drama 'No nos moverán,' and the miniseries 'Chespirito: sin querer queriendo' (which has already secured the Audience Award) underscores the nation's growing influence in the industry. The recognition of Guillermo Francella with the PLATINO Honorary Award further cements the deep artistic ties between Mexico and the broader Latin American film community, celebrating a career built on risk-taking and chameleon-like performances.
This is a profession in which you have to take risks and be chameleonic in any genre, be it drama, comedy or thriller.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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