In the spotlight ahead of the eleventh Feroz Awards, the Spanish productions led the pack with strong momentum. The series depicted in The Messiahs and the drama Cerrar los ojos stand out with eleven and nine nominations respectively, marking them as the notable favorites for television and cinema at the upcoming gala in Madrid held at the Vistalegre Palace.
Two familiar faces, Coria Castillo and Brays Efe, will host the awards ceremony presented by the Association of Cinematographic Informants.
On the television side, the project from Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo is a top contender. It recently premiered at a prominent U.S. festival, generating early buzz. Nominations span across ten categories for the cast and crew, with Lola Dueñas, Macarena García, Ana Rujas, the singer Amaia, Irene Balmes, Carmen Machi, Roger Casamajor, Albert Pla, and Biel Rosell highlighted among the leading names recognized for their performances and contributions. The series is also among the frontrunners for best drama series and best screenplay. It trails closely behind is Poquita fe, a project that earned six nominations including best comedy, screenplay, and a few honorary mentions.
There are five nominations associated with the drama Burning Body, with two reserved for the lead actors Ursula Corberó and Quim Gutiérrez, and three others distributed between Left-handed son and The other side.
In cinema, Cerrar los ojos receives nominations across major categories such as best dramatic film, best director, and acting honors for Manolo Solo, Ana Torrent as supporting actress, and José Coronado as supporting actor, among others.
A Love by Isabel Coixet and 20,000 species of bees also figure prominently, with Estíbaliz Urresola’s debut feature achieving several nominations. Snow Community, by Juan Antonio Bayona, and In the Entry by Juan Sebastián Vázquez and Alejandro Rojas each secure several nods, reflecting the breadth of recognition this year.
Malena Alterio competes for best actress for Let No One Sleep, while Laia Costa is nominated for Un Amor, Kiti Mánver for Mamacruz, María Vázquez for Matria, and Carolina Yuste for Saben That. They form the core lineup for the best actress category, a testament to the strong female performances across recent Spanish cinema.
In the best actor category, contenders include Alberto Ammann for Upon Entry, Enric Auquer for The Master Who Promised the Sea, Hovik Keuchkerian for Un Amor, Manolo Solo for Close Your Eyes, and David Verdaguer for They Know. The lineup underscores a rich mix of established stars and rising talents.
At the ceremony, a special Feroz Honorary Award will be presented to Mónica Randall for a lifetime of impact across cinema, theatre, and television, celebrated as a remarkable and versatile talent. The recognition highlights a career defined by consistency, charm, and enduring influence on Spanish screen arts.