Monaco – Television legend Patrick Duffy will lead the Golden Nymph Awards TV Series Jury as its President at the 55th Monte-Carlo Television Festival, taking place on 13−18 June, it was announced by Laurent Puons, CEO.
The TV Series Jury will screen and select Golden Nymph winners in eight categories − Best International Drama, Best European Drama, Outstanding Actor and Outstanding Actress in a Drama TV Series as well as Best International Comedy, Best European Comedy, Outstanding Actor and Outstanding Actress in a Comedy TV Series.
Recent winners in the TV Series categories included Ayelet Zurer and Hostages for Outstanding Actress and Best International Drama TV Series, Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell for their roles in Modern Family, Steven Van Zandt and Lilyhammer for Outstanding Actor and Best International Comedy TV Series and Kim Bodnia and The Bridge for Outstanding Actor and Best European Drama TV Series, Tina Fey for her role in 30 Rock, Bryan Cranston and Breaking Bad for Outstanding Actor and Best International Drama TV Series, Game of Thrones for Best International Drama TV Series and Kaboul Kitchen for Best European Comedy TV Series. Other winners include Lost, Entourage, 24, The Killing, Mad Men and Life on Mars.
Patrick Duffy commented, “After having visited the Monte-Carlo TV Festival many times and now being almost 40 years in the TV industry I am honoured to be asked to participate in the TV Series Jury as its President. I feel my experience may prove itself valuable in the discussions about new and established programming.”
Laurent Puons commented, “Patrick Duffy is one of global television’s best-loved and respected actors. Having created one of television’s most iconic roles – Bobby Ewing in Dallas – he knows exactly what it takes to make a successful series. I am very pleased that Patrick has agreed to take up the helm of our TV Series Jury.”
The Festival Competition which, as well as TV Series, encompasses Television Films, Mini Series and News is open to all international networks, distributors and production companies. Each year, more than 40 countries are represented in the competition, with more than 50 programmes selected for nomination and final judging by international juries composed of distinguished industry professionals and leading creative and acting talent.
