Colombia is gearing up for the India Catalina 2025 Awards ceremony, to be held next Saturday as part of the Cartagena International Film Festival, which started yesterday and runs through Sunday.
In this year’s 41st edition of the award, 275 projects were nominated. In total, awards will be given in 47 national and 6 Ibero-American categories.
The festival celebrates its 65th edition, with organizers expecting more than 50,000 spectators, and an economic impact of more than COP 40 billion (approximately US$ 9.6 million) over its six-day run.
Colombia to present its top film awards this Saturday
This Saturday, April 5, will be the India Catalina 2025 Awards, the awards that recognize the best productions of the Colombian audiovisual industry. This year, for the 41st edition of this award, 275 projects were nominated.
As has been the tradition since 1984, the India Catalina awards will be presented during the Cartagena International Film Festival (FICCI), taking place from April 1 to 6. In total, awards will be given in 47 national and 6 Ibero-American categories.
Some of the most outstanding productions in this year’s edition are the series Cien años de soledad, the telenovela “Darío Gómez: El rey del despecho” and the second part of “Betty La Fea.”
The Netflix series, based on the novel by Nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez, obtained 14 nominations in categories such as Best Fiction Series, Best Director and also for leading and supporting actors.
The story of popular music singer Dario Gomez received 10 nominations, including Best Telenovela, Best Fiction Script and Best Actress and Leading Actor for the roles of Yuri Vargas and Diego Cadavid.
“Betty La Fea: La historia continúa,” the second part of the famous Colombian telenovela, also received 10 nominations at the India Catalina Awards. The production is competing for Best Fiction Series, Best Fiction Script and Best Leading Actress for the role of Ana Maria Orozco.
India Catalina Awards and the Cartagena International Film Festival
Since 1984, the India Catalina Awards have been the highest honor in Colombia’s audiovisual industry. Established within the framework of FICCI, these awards recognize excellence in Colombian television and film. The award’s name pays tribute to India Catalina, an iconic figure in the country’s history.
FICCI is the oldest film festival in Latin America. Founded in 1960 by Víctor Nieto, it has been a vital platform for promoting cinema in Colombia and the region. Over the years, the festival has hosted renowned international filmmakers and actors, solidifying its status as a key reference in the film industry
The India Catalina Awards were created to recognize national talent in an environment that traditionally rewarded honoured productions. Since then, they have evolved into a platform that promotes audiovisual creation in various categories, including soap operas, documentaries and digital productions.
Each year, Cartagena becomes the epicenter of film and television, with the presence of filmmakers, actors and critics celebrating the country’s audiovisual wealth. Both the festival and the awards have been fundamental in the growth and recognition of Colombian talent on the international scene, reaffirming its importance in the country’s culture.