By Shirley Farmer 
The countdown has begun for the biggest celebration of what is happening in Portugal in the field of arts. Delivery Golden Balls It is scheduled to take place on September 29, at the Coliseu dos Recreios, in Lisbon.
Journalist Clara de Souza from SIC once again hosted the ceremony with dozens of personalities nominated for the categories. movie theater, imaginary, stage that it music. a fashion And the kidding It is also part of the Golden Globes categories, as well as person of the Year And the Digital Personality of the Year.
movie theater
After winning the Silver Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, João Canijo's “Mal Viver” is now a contender in the Best Film category.
It's one of the most coveted Golden Globes and will be up for grabs with films like “Baan” by Leonor Telles, “Nação Valente” by Carlos Conceição, “Nayola” by José Miguel Ribeiro, and “Onde Fica Esta Rua? Ou Sem Antes nem Além” by João Pedro Rodrigues and João Rui Guerra da Matta.
imaginary
Netflix's “Rabo de Peixe” was one of the most talked about series of 2023. A national production nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Fiction Project alongside productions such as “Senhora do Mar” and “Lúcia, a Guardiâ do Segredo” from SIC. from OPTO and Codex 632 and Matilha from RTP.
stage
music
Salvador Sobral won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song in 2018, and is back on the list of nominees. This time, he is one of those chosen for the Best Performance category, along with Ana Lua Caiano, The Legendary Tigerman, Milhanas, and Carminho.
Person of the Year – Entertainment
João Baião, Manuel Luís Gaucha, César Mourão, Vasco Palmerim and Claudio Ramos are the five nominees for the Entertainment Personality of the Year award, which will also choose the most outstanding personality on digital platforms.
Person of the Year – Digital
Ana García Martínez, Mariana Cabral and Nuno Markel will compete for the award with Guilherme Gerinhas and Joana Marques, who are also nominated in the humor category with Herman José, Ricardo Araujo Pereira and César Mourão.
Person of the Year – Humor
Personality of the Year – Fashion
The jury has selected 80 nominees for the awards, which will be presented on September 29 at the Recreus Amphitheatre in Lisbon.