The Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences is a professional honorary organization founded on July 3, 1946, in Mexico City to promote the dissemination, research, preservation, development, and defense of the cinematographic arts and sciences. Currently, the president of the AMACC is producer Mónica Lozano Serrano.
The Ariel Award for Best Actress is an award presented by the Academia Mexicana de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas (AMACC) in Mexico. It is given in honor of an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role while working within the Mexican film industry. In 1947, the 1st and 2nd Ariel Awards were held, with Dolores del Río and María Félix winning for the films Las Abandonadas and Enamorada, respectively. With the exception of the years 1959 to 1971, when the Ariel Awards were suspended, the award has been given annually. Nominees and winners are determined by a committee formed every year consisting of academy members, previous winners and individuals with at least two Ariel nominations; the committee members submit their votes through the official AMACC website.
The 58th Ariel Awards ceremony, organized by the Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences (AMACC) took take place on May 28, 2016, at the National Auditorium in Mexico City. During the ceremony, AMACC presented the Ariel Award in 26 categories honoring films released in 2015. The ceremony, was televised in Mexico by Canal Once.
The 15th Ariel Awards ceremony, organized by the Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences (AMACC) took place on May 20, 1973, in Mexico City. During the ceremony, AMACC presented the Ariel Award in 14 categories honoring films released in 1972. El Castillo de la Pureza and Mecánica Nacional were the most nominated films, and also the most awarded with five wins each, including a tie for Best Picture, with Reed, México Insurgente. Canadian-Mexican cinematographer Alex Phillips received the Golden Ariel for his artistic career.
The 37th Ariel Awards ceremony, organized by the Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences (AMACC) took place on June 26, 1995, in Mexico City. During the ceremony, AMACC presented the Ariel Award in 21 categories honoring films released in 1994. El Callejón de los Milagros received eleven awards out of 22 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Jorge Fons. Bienvenido — Welcome followed with six awards; Dos Crímenes with three; Hasta Morir with two; and Un Volcán con Lava de Hielo with one.
The Ariel Award for Best Supporting Actor is an award presented by the Academia Mexicana de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas (AMACC) in Mexico. It is given in honor of an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role while working within the Mexican film industry. In 1947, the 1st and 2nd Ariel Awards were held, with José Baviera and Fernando Soto winning for the films La Barraca and Campeón Sin Corona, respectively. With the exception of the years 1958 to 1971, when the Ariel Awards were suspended, the award has been given annually. Nominees and winners are determined by a committee formed every year consisting of academy members, previous winners and individuals with at least two Ariel nominations; the committee submit their votes through the official AMACC website.
The 38th Ariel Awards ceremony, organized by the Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences (AMACC) took place on July 22, 1996, in Mexico City. During the ceremony, AMACC presented the Ariel Award in 25 categories honoring films released in 1995. Sin Remitente received four awards out of 14 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Carlos Carrera. La Reina de la Noche was the most awarded film with six awards; La Línea Paterna and Sobrenatural with three; Dulces Compañías, El Anzuelo and Mujeres Insumisas with two; and Entre Pancho Villa y Una Mujer Desnuda, Domingo Siete, De Tripas, Corazón, and El Abuelo Cheno y Otras Historias with one.
The 57th Ariel Awards ceremony, organized by the Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences (AMACC) took place on May 27, 2015, in Mexico City. During the ceremony, AMACC presented the Ariel Award in 25 categories honoring films released in 2014. Güeros received five awards out of 12 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Alonso Ruizpalacios. Cantinflas, Obediencia Perfecta, and Las Oscuras Primaveras followed with three awards; La Tirisia and Visitantes with two; and Seguir Viviendo, Relatos Salvajes, H20mx, El Penacho de Moctezuma. Plumaria del México Antiguo, El Modelo de Pickman and Ramona with one.
The 36th Ariel Awards ceremony, organized by the Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences (AMACC) took place on June 6, 1994, in Mexico City. During the ceremony, AMACC presented the Ariel Award in 24 categories honoring films released in 1993. Principio y Fin received seven awards out of 14 nominations, including Best Picture. Novia Que Te Vea followed with five awards; Ambar with four; and Desiertos Mares won two for Best Director and Best Original Story.
The 40th Ariel Awards ceremony, organized by the Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences (AMACC) took place on December 14, 1998, in Mexico City. During the ceremony, AMACC presented the Ariel Award in 23 categories honoring films released in 1997. Por Si No Te Vuelvo a Ver received eight awards out of 19 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Juan Pablo Villaseñor. De Noche Vienes, Esmeralda followed with five accolades; Libre de Culpas with three, and ¿Quién Diablos es Juliette? and Katuwira: Donde Nacen y Mueren los Sueños with two.
The 56th Ariel Awards ceremony, organized by the Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences (AMACC) took place in 2014, in Mexico City. During the ceremony, AMACC presented the Ariel Award in 23 categories honoring films released in 2013. La Jaula de Oro received nine awards out of 14 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Brandon López. Amat Escalante won the accolade for Best Director. Other multiple awarded films included Cinco de Mayo: La Batalla and Ciudadano Buelna with two awards.
The 16th Ariel Awards ceremony, organized by the Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences (AMACC) took place on March 22, 1974, in Mexico City. During the ceremony, AMACC presented the Ariel Award in 14 categories honoring films released in 1973. El Principio was the most nominated film, and also the most awarded with eight wins including a Special Award for child actor Rogelio Flores. El Principio won for Best Picture and Best Director. Two-time Ariel winner film, Calzonzin Inspector, directed by Alfonso Arau, was selected to represent Mexico at the 47th Academy Awards, but was not nominated.
The 17th Ariel Awards ceremony, organized by the Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences (AMACC) took place in 1975, in Mexico City. During the ceremony, AMACC presented the Ariel Award in 13 categories honoring films released in 1974. La Choca, La Otra Virginidad, and Presagio were the most nominated films, and La Choca and La Otra Virginidad tied for Best Picture. Emilio "El Indio" Fernández won for Best Director for La Choca, it was his fourth win in the category, becoming the most awarded director in the category; he held the record for 35 years, until Carlos Carrera tied with four wins in 2010 with the film Backyard: El Traspatio. La Choca was the most awarded film with six accolades; La venida del Rey Olmos and Presagio followed with two wins each.
The 18th Ariel Awards ceremony, organized by the Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences (AMACC) took place on April 22, 1976, in Mexico City. During the ceremony, AMACC presented the Ariel Award in 13 categories honoring films released in 1975. Actas de Marusia was the most nominated film with twelve nominations that resulted in nine wins, including Best Picture and Best Director. Actas de Marusia was selected to represent Mexico at the 48th Academy Awards and received a nomination, which it lost to Dersu Uzala from the Soviet Union.
The 55th Ariel Awards ceremony, organized by the Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences (AMACC) took place in 2013, in Mexico City. During the ceremony, AMACC presented the Ariel Award in 23 categories honoring films released in 2012. La vida precoz y breve de Sabina Rivas received eleven nominations and won three awards including Best Supporting Actress for Angelina Peláez. El Premio was named Best Picture and Rodrigo Plá was awarded Best Director.
The 59th Ariel Awards ceremony, organized by the Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences (AMACC) took place on July 11, 2017, at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. During the ceremony, AMACC presented the Ariel Award in 27 categories honoring films released in 2016. The ceremony will be televised in Mexico by Canal 22.
The 60th Ariel Awards ceremony, organized by the Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences (AMACC) took place on June 5, 2018, at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. During the ceremony, AMACC presented the Ariel Award in 26 categories honoring films released in 2017. The ceremony was televised in Mexico by Canal 22.
Enriqueta Margarita Lavat Bayona, known professionally as Queta Lavat, was a Mexican actress. She was the sister of actor Jorge Lavat and voice actor José Lavat, and mother of Mexican sports anchor Pablo Carrillo. She was best known for her roles in Las tandas del principal, Cruz de amor and Clase 406.At the time of her death, she was one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema.
The Ariel Award for Best Breakthrough Performance is a recent award presented by the Academia Mexicana de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas (AMACC) in Mexico. It has been awarded since the 2019 edition, replacing Best Male and Best Female Breakthrough categories, It is awarded in honor of the acting performance by a breakout acting artist.
