The Platinum Awards 2025 has nominated Cubans Angie Hernandez for Best Sound Direction and Ulises Hernandez for Best Original Music. Hernandez is recognized for her work on “A Night with the Rolling Stones,” while Ulises is nominated for “The Invention of the Species.” Both face fierce competition from notable international artists, and the award ceremony is scheduled for April 27 in Madrid.
The Platinum Awards 2025 has announced nominees for its upcoming 12th edition, showcasing two talented Cubans in the running for esteemed honors in Ibero-American film and audiovisual categories. Angie Hernandez has been nominated for Best Sound Direction for her work in “A Night with the Rolling Stones,” directed by Patricia Ramos. Ulises Hernandez, recognized for his contribution to the music of “The Invention of the Species,” is nominated for Best Original Music.
Angie Hernandez, a graduate of the Faculty of Audiovisual Media Arts and the International School of Film and Television, has an impressive portfolio. Her credit list includes significant documentaries such as “Tren de la Línea Norte” and “La música de las esferas.” Notably, she also earned best sound accolades at the Ceará Festival for “La mujer salvaje.”
Conversely, Ulises Hernandez boasts significant accolades in Cuban cinema, including the Coral Award at the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema for his original score in “The Invention of the Species.” His collaborations with director Enrique Álvarez resulted in music for several acclaimed films including “La ola” and “La caja negra.”
In the Platinum Awards, Angie competes against prominent titles including the Argentine film “El Jockey” and Spanish entries like “La infiltrada”. Ulises faces competition from renowned composers such as Gustavo Santaolalla and Alberto Iglesias, with “La Infiltrada” leading with eleven nominations overall.
The Platinum Awards ceremony is set to take place on April 27 at the Ifema Municipal Palace in Madrid, Spain, with the Netflix series “One Hundred Years of Solitude” notably receiving eight nominations, marking a historic precedent for the event.
In conclusion, the nominations of Angie Hernandez and Ulises Hernandez for the Platinum Awards 2025 exemplify the remarkable talent emanating from Cuba’s film and music industry. As they face stiff competition from globally recognized artists, their achievements underscore the cultural richness and artistic influence of Cubans in the international arena. The upcoming ceremony promises to celebrate these exceptional contributions to Ibero-American cinema and music.
Original Source: oncubanews.com
