Down's Syndrome actor wins prestigious award

[Left coast liberal]

Pablos Pineda has won the Silver Shell prize at the recent San Sebastian film festival. He is the first actor with Down ’s Syndrome to win this significant award.

The film, Yo, Tambien, (Me too) shows how an isolated woman finds comfort and shelter with a young man who has Down ’s Syndrome. The film was directed by Alvaro Pastor and Antonio Haharro.

The San Sebastian Film Festival is the oldest and most prestigious in the Spanish speaking World with a strong focus on European and U.S. movies.

Pineda, who is 35, also happens to be the first person with Down’s Syndrome to receive an university degree and plans to pursue his interest in teaching rather than continue on with acting in the future.

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-19093-Seattle-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Actor-with-Downs-Syndrome-wins-prestigious-award-at-San-Sebastian-film-festival

That's pretty cool!

[Brickbat]

1. Not quite right; he's the first person with Down's Syndrome to earn a university degree IN EUROPE.

nt

[Left coast liberal]

2. Fair enough. But it is still cool and really important achievement.

:hi:

[Brickbat]

3. Wasn't trying to downplay it; just editing.

It comes naturally. :)

[Left coast liberal]

4. I can dig it.

:-)

[LeftishBrit]

5. k&r