Two actors – due to the pause imposed on the institution by the pandemic two years ago, namely Sofia Kokkalis and Amalia Cavalis, were awarded the “Melina Mercouri” theater award tonight at a ceremony held at the institution of the same name in Plaka. .

Sofia Kokkali was honored for the 2020-2021 theater season, where her performance stood out in Molière’s School for Women directed by Hector Lygizos presented at the Athens-Epidavros Festival.

In the 2021-2022 season, Amalia Cavali distinguished herself with roles in the performances Doctor of Honor by Pedro Calderon de la Barca and How Much Does It Cost to Live? Martina Mihok directed by Thomas Moshopoulos at the Porta Theatre.

Melina Mercouri’s pin was presented by her previous owner, actress Dimitra Vlagkopoulou, Sofia Kokkalis, who, in turn, gave it to Amalia Cavalis. The two winners will keep the badge for six months, until the next award.

Amalia Arseni, Maria Mochuri, Kitty Paytazoglu and Eleni Boukli were also candidates.

The theater award “Melina Mercouri” has been awarded since 2007 to young theater actresses and is accompanied by a cash prize of 3,000 euros.