Puma Goity excelled with gold on a historic night at the Martín Fierro de Teatro awards

La Usina del Arte was the setting for a memorable night: the first edition of the Martín Fierro Theater Awards took place, a gala that combined glamour, tributes, and powerful messages about the current state of the performing arts.

With 30 categories honoring performances, playwriting, stage productions, and careers, the ceremony unfolded with a spirit of camaraderie and passion for the theatrical profession.

A tribute to the history of Argentine theater

Luis Brandoni opened the night of recognitions by presenting the tribute to 40 quilates, the iconic play celebrating 55 years since its premiere. Soledad Silveyra, its historic lead actress, took the stage and emotionally thanked Marcelo Tinayre and Mirtha Legrand for the encouragement that shaped her career.

Later, Mauricio Kartun received an award for his extensive career as a director and playwright. In his speech, the author called for supporting theater with commitment and activism, and even urged people to march for culture.

Julio Chávez, a living legend of the national stage, was honored for his 50-year career. The moving presentation was given by Juan Leyrado, a colleague and admirer of the actor.

Another highly symbolic moment was the recognition of Brujas as an undisputed icon of Argentine theater. Arturo Puig and Ana María Cores presented the statuette to Moria Casán and Nora Cárpena, the only representatives of a cast that included renowned actresses, in a play that continues to leave an indelible mark.

The In Memoriam segment, led by Juan Rodó and Eluney Salazar, brought a note of sensitivity and reflection in tribute to the artists who are no longer with us.

Personal, social, and political messages on stage

In a mostly harmonious and celebratory atmosphere, some speeches included political messages. Pablo Echarri, winner for Best Leading Actor in Commercial Theater 2024-2025 for Druk, expressed concern about the situation facing theater and television and spoke of a "dark night."

Meanwhile, Nico Vázquez, awarded in the same category for 2023-2024 for Tootsie, moved the audience by sharing an anecdote from his early days. He confessed that Paul Kirzner, brother of Adrián Suar, was the one who gave him the confidence he needed to continue. "This is the result of tremendous work and effort," he concluded.

The hosts of the gala, Karina Mazzocco and Martín Bossi, brought freshness and humor. Bossi, in particular, surprised several nominees with relaxed and humorous questions that lightened the pace of the evening.

The Gold went to Gabriel "Puma" Goity

The highlight of the night came when Gabriel "Puma" Goity received the Martín Fierro de Oro. It was his third time on stage that night, but this time he was met with a standing ovation. He thanked the municipal theater school, his conservatory colleagues, and dedicated the award to his roots and the vocation that has always sustained him.

One by one, the list of winners in each category:

• BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Claudia Cantero (James Brown usaba ruleros)

Carola Oyarbide (Modelo Vivo Muerto)

Maida Andrenacci (Tootsie)

Ana Katz (Esperando la carroza)

• BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING DESIGN

Renata Schussheim and Patricia Falvella (La Gran Ilusión)

Adam Efron and Uriel Cistaro (Saraos Uranistas)

Matías Nazareno / Miguel A. González / Claudia Zucchi (Kinky Boots)

• BEST DIRECTION

Alfredo Arias (James Brown usaba ruleros)

Javier Daulte (El sonido) and (Druk)

Alejandro Tantanian (El corazón del daño), (El trágico reinado de Eduardo II…) and (Como nunca...¡Otra vez!)

Ricky Paskus (Mamma Mía)

Natalia del Castillo (Cuando Frank conoció a Carlitos)

• BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE

Agustín Pardella (El trágico reinado de Eduardo II…)

Milva Leonardi (Esperando la Carroza)

Jorge Thefs (Las lágrimas de los animales marinos) and (Cantata para una rumia mental)

Angela Leiva (School of Rock)

Alan Madanes (Querido Evan) and (Cuando Frank conoció a Carlitos)

• BEST EXPERIENCE AND REFLECTION SHOW

Paola Kullock (Te Deseo)

Noelia Pace (Mediumnidad / Sesión abierta)

Valeria Schapira (Todas Somos: muchas mujeres en una y es un quilombo)

• BEST LEADING ACTRESS OFF

Pilar Gamboa (Sombras, por supuesto) and (Parliamento)

Camila Peralta (Suavecita) and (Un Tiro Cada Uno)

Laura López Moyano (La fuerza de la gravedad)

Natalia Cociuffo (María, es Callas)

Ingrid Pelicori (Yo, Fedra)

• BEST MUSICAL

Cuando Frank conoció a Carlitos

Saraos Uranistas

RENT

Legally Blonde

Las mujeres de Lorca

School of Rock

• BEST PLAYWRITING

Mariano Pensotti (Los Años)

Verónica Llinás (Antígona en el baño)

Cecilia Monti and Juan José Campanella (Empieza con D, 7 letras)

• BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC

Zypce (Parliamento)

Sebastián Furman (Modelo Vivo Muerto)

Ian Shifres (Quiero decir te amo) and (Derecho de Piso)

• BEST COMMERCIAL THEATER PLAY 2023-2024

El corazón del daño

Tootsie

Antígona en el baño

Votemos

Made in Lanús

• BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

Manu Fanego (Modelo Vivo Muerto)

Iván Moschner (Cyrano)

Gastón Cocchiarale (Empieza con D, 7 letras)

Tomás Wicz (Saraos Uranistas)

Germán Tripel (Kinky Boots)

• BEST LEADING ACTOR OFF

Miguel Angel Rodriguez (Quieto)

Mariano Saborido (Viento Blanco)

Lautaro Delgado Tymruk (Seré)

Esteban Lamothe (Sombras, por supuesto)

• BEST COSTUME DESIGN

Uriel Cistaro (Saraos Uranistas)

Oria Puppo (El trágico reinado de Eduardo II…)

Renata Schussheim (Tootsie)

• BEST CAFÉ CONCERT

Martín Pugliese Vengan con alegría

Federico Simonetti Solo Política

Silvina Connor and Martin Paglia in Stand up de parejas Vamos a terapia

Tin Pan Alley, noches de Broadway

• BEST LEADING ACTOR OFFICIAL

Marcelo Subiotto (Los Años) and (La Gran Ilusión)

Arturo Puig (Largo viaje de un día hacia la noche)

Guillermo Angelelli (Las Lágrimas de los Animales Marinos)

Gabriel Puma Goity (Cyrano)

Luciano Cáceres (Elsa Tiro)

• BEST LIGHTING DESIGN

Fernando Chacoma (Suavecita)

Anteo Del Mastro (Legally Blonde)

Ariel Ponce and Leandro Fretes (RENT)

• BEST COMMERCIAL THEATER PLAY 2024-2025

Esperando la Carroza

Quiero decir te amo

Druk

Felicidades

Mejor no decirlo

Quién es quién

Empieza con D, 7 letras

• BEST STAND UP

Moldavsky: Lo Mejor de mi

Experiencia Gutmann Dalia

Connie Ballarini Stand Up

Pablo Cordonet, Multiverso Megashow

• BEST CHILDREN'S SHOW

Familia No Tipo y la nube maligna

Vivitos y Coleando

Topa, es tiempo de jugar

Plim Plim en vivo, energía musical

• BEST LEADING ACTRESS OFFICIAL

Florencia Otero (Personas, Lugares y Cosas)

Analía Couceyro (¿Que de magnífico tiene que ser yo?) and (Einstein on the Beach)

Ana María Cores (Las mujeres de Lorca)

Juana Viale (Juana)

Belén Blanco (Clandestina)

Miranda de la Serna (Potencia Gutiérrez)

• BEST SOLO PERFORMANCE

Suavecita

Mika Solo

Set Prima Facie...

Viento Blanco Gayola en París

Okasan

• BEST OFFICIAL THEATER PLAY

Los años

El trágico reinado de Eduardo II

Cyrano

James Brown usaba ruleros

• BEST CHOREOGRAPHY DESIGN

Diana Szeinblum (Obra del Demonio)

Carlos Casella (Einstein on the Beach)

Analía González (Matilda)

• BEST LEADING ACTRESS COMMERCIAL 2024-2025

Paola Barrientos (Esperando la Carroza)

Mercedes Morán (Mejor no decirlo)

Lucia Aduriz (Quiero decir te amo)

Gimena Accardi (En otras palabras)

Flor Peña (Mamma Mía)

Griselda Siciliani (Felicidades)

• BEST LEADING ACTRESS COMMERCIAL 2023-2024

Marilú Marini (El corazón del daño)

Verónica Llinás (Antígona en el Baño)

Carla Peterson (Reverso)

Soledad Silveyra (Pasta de Estrellas)

Laura Fernández (Matilda) and (Legally Blonde)

• BEST LEADING ACTOR COMMERCIAL 2023-2024

Nicolas Vázquez (Tootsie)

Alberto Ajaka (Made in Lanús)

Marco Antonio Caponi (Reverso)

Juan Gil Navarro (Votemos)

Héctor Díaz (Antígona en el baño)

Agustín Rada (Matilda) and (School of Rock)

• BEST THEATER PLAY PREMIERED IN MAR DEL PLATA OR VILLA CARLOS PAZ

Mamma Mía

Caer (y levantarse)

Argentina La Revista

Kinky Boots

100% Fátima

Un viaje en el tiempo

• BEST LEADING ACTOR COMMERCIAL 2024-2025

Juan Pablo Geretto (Exit)

Luis Brandoni (Quién es quién)

Carlos Portaluppi (Druk) and (Jardines Salvajes)

Adrián Suar (Felicidades)

Pablo Echarri (Druk)

Eduardo Blanco (Empieza con D, 7 letras)

Marcelo De Bellis (Mamá)

• BEST SET DESIGN

Oria Puppo (El Trágico reinado de Eduardo II…)

Gonzalo Córdoba Estévez (Cuando Frank conoció a Carlitos) (Las lágrimas de los Animales Marinos) and (Carnicera)

Jorge Ferrari (School of Rock)

• BEST OFF THEATER PLAY

Modelo Vivo Muerto

Irreverentes

La fuerza de la gravedad

Parliamento Muerde