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Sea Star Awards
Around 1973, the entertainment activities in Mar del Plata summer, such as theatrical plays, the so called Cafe-concerts, circus and recitals reached a degree of development that made it one of the most profitable investments of the summer season. The Municipal Agency of Tourism took account of the situation, and established the awards, namely the Estrella de Mar (Sea Star), in order to promote the quality of the spectacles and to attract the interest of entrepreneurs. Although the mainstream stage was in the hands of national-level actors and producers, the contest is a genuine local product. The following two decades consolidated the prestige of the prize, and the producers and directors see the Estrella the Mar as a formidable publicity for their works and careers.
The main categories are for best actor, best actress, breakthrough artist, best director, best screenplayer and best local play. The trophy consists in a bronze-covered sea star. The ceremony takes place the second Monday of February each year.
External links
Premios Estrella de Mar
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