The Platinum Awards 2025 has nominated Cuban talents Angie Hernandez for Best Sound Direction and Ulises Hernandez for Best Original Music. Both artists are recognized for their exceptional contributions to film. The ceremony will occur on April 27, 2025, in Madrid, Spain, featuring competition from notable international filmmakers and composers.
The Platinum Awards 2025 has announced its nominees for its 12th edition, featuring two distinguished Cubans among the contenders for Ibero-American film and audiovisual excellence. Notably, Cuban sound designer Angie Hernandez is nominated for Best Sound Direction for her contribution to the film “A Night with the Rolling Stones,” directed by Patricia Ramos. Additionally, Cuban composer Ulises Hernandez is recognized in the Best Original Music category for his work in “The Invention of the Species.” Hernandez previously received the Coral Award at the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema in Havana for this film.
Angie Hernández graduated from the Faculty of Audiovisual Media Arts (Famca) and the International School of Film and Television in San Antonio de los Baños. Her extensive portfolio includes notable documentaries such as “Tren de la Línea Norte” and “La música de las esferas,” as well as collaborative works with director Patricia Ramos on films like “The Roof” and “I Love Lotus.” Additionally, she earned the Best Sound award at the Ceará Festival in Brazil for her work on “La mujer salvaje.”
Conversely, Ulises Hernández has an impressive filmography in Cuban cinema, receiving numerous accolades both domestically and internationally. His collaboration with director Enrique Álvarez on films such as “La ola” and “Bajo un sol poderoso” stands out. He has also worked on significant projects with other renowned directors, including “Vidas Paralelas” by Pastor Vega and “La edad de la peseta” by Pavel Giroud.
At the Platinum Awards, these Cuban nominees face formidable competitors. Angie Hernandez contends with works like the Argentine film “El Jockey” and the Spanish entries “La infiltrada” and “Segundo premio.” Ulises Hernández’ music will compete against that of esteemed composers such as Gustavo Santaolalla for “Pedro Páramo” and Alberto Iglesias for “La habitación de al lado.” The film “La Infiltrada” leads this year’s nominations with eleven nods, followed closely by “El Jockey” with nine.
The Platinum Awards will take place on April 27, 2025, at the Ifema Municipal Palace in Madrid, Spain. The event has gained attention for highlighting Netflix’s series “One Hundred Years of Solitude,” which has garnered eight nominations, making it the most nominated in the award’s history.
The recognition of Angie Hernandez and Ulises Hernandez at the Platinum Awards 2025 highlights the growing influence of Cuban talent in the Ibero-American film industry. Their nominations reflect impressive contributions in sound direction and original music, respectively, setting them against a backdrop of strong competition from renowned artists. The event promises to celebrate diverse artistic achievements within the film sector.
Original Source: oncubanews.com
