Andres Aquino, Founder and Director of the GSF Awards, is pleased to announce that Brazilian journalist, TV host and celebrity PATRICIA POETA will be honored with a 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award at the 11th Annual Global Short Film Awards Gala in Cannes, France.
A journalist with over 27 years of experience, Patricia Poeta has led major Brazilian journalism programs such as Jornal Nacional, Fantastico, and later transitioned to entertainment, hosting E De Casa, and currently leading the popular Globo TV morning show Encontro com Patricia Poeta, among other notable projects.
Patricia Poeta’s professional background includes coverage of the World Cup, Papal Conclave, national and international disasters, elections, and presidential interviews, in addition to international interviews with Hollywood stars and personalities from diverse fields around the world.
In Brazil, Patricia was at the forefront of major stories that made history in the country, and were essential to the public’s understanding of cases that stirred national opinion. Patricia is an iconic figure in the history of Brazilian television. Over 4.1 million people watch Patricia Poeta for more than 1 hour daily, and she has over 6 million followers on her social media channels. She has also graced the covers and pages of many top magazines including Vogue, Claudia, Glamour (Bulgaria), Women’s Health and Marie Claire.