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Ana María Picchio wins ACE award on her 80th birthday

In Buenos Aires, renowned Argentine actress Ana María Picchio was awarded the prestigious ACE Award for Best Leading Actress. The ceremony coincided with her 80th birthday, causing a standing ovation and touching moments.


Ana María Picchio wins ACE award on her 80th birthday

The renowned actress Ana María Picchio won the award for Best Leading Actress in Drama or Dramatic Comedy and was moved to hear the 'Happy Birthday' chant from everyone present. During the ceremony, attended by the Argentine News Agency, the artist took home the award for the play 'The Secret' and received great applause on her birthday, unable to contain her emotion as she took the stage. 'This is my first ACE. Many years have passed and it always eluded me, what a shame. I thought I wasn't going to win it and they gave it to me, maybe because it's my birthday! I'm turning 80!', Ana María began. She also stated: 'How time has flown. I don't know what I was so busy with in this life to realize I've reached 80.'