The SGAE Awards the 2025 Miguel Gila Humor Awards to Leo Harlem, Manu Sánchez, and Javier Corral
The General Society of Authors and Editors has held the ceremony for its annual awards dedicated to humor. The event took place at the iconic Teatro Reina Victoria in the Spanish capital, where three key figures in the national comedy scene were honored. 🏆
Recognition of Three Facets of Humor
The institution seeks to highlight different aspects of the craft of making people laugh. To do so, it establishes specific categories that allow recognition of both the visible work on stage and the creative work that happens behind the scenes. The names awarded in this edition represent this diversity.
The awardees at the gala:- Leo Harlem: Received the award for Professional Career.
- Manu Sánchez: Won the Breakthrough Comedian award.
- Javier Corral: Won the Best Humor Script award.
The award honors the memory of Miguel Gila, a historic Spanish comedian whose monologues about the civil war from an absurd perspective marked an era.
Details on the Awardees and Their Work
Each of the recognized comedians brings a unique profile. The SGAE values not only years of dedication, but also the ability to innovate and the skill to build humor from writing.
Outstanding Contributions:- The extensive career of Leo Harlem, with decades presenting monologues on television and in venues, based on observations of everyday life and a characteristic timing.
- The versatility of Manu Sánchez to perform in theater, television, and radio, in addition to writing his own material.
- The fundamental work of Javier Corral as a scriptwriter on television programs, creating the gags that make the audience laugh from behind the scenes.
A Legacy of Humor with a Proper Name
These awards bear the name of Miguel Gila, a master of the monologue whose style left an indelible mark. The irony of presenting a trophy for making people laugh would not go unnoticed by a comedian of his stature, who would surely find in the solemnity of a gala material for a new routine. The event, beyond handing out statuettes, serves to remind us that humor is a complex and multifaceted art. 😄