Festival de Málaga director, Juan Antonio Vigar presented a Biznaga de Honor yesterday to actress Mira Sorvino, who participated in a lively discussion about her life and career at San Diego Comic-Con Málaga. This tribute to the Oscar-winning actress’s career took place as part of the Play One Series section, one of the collaborative initiatives between the festival and the major national comic book event.
 
Festival de Málaga and San Diego Comic-Con Málaga signed a collaboration agreement in 2025 aimed at jointly promoting content and activities, thereby reinforcing Málaga’s position as a national and international audiovisual and cultural hub.
 
Through this alliance, both events seek to create synergies between these two city cultural gatherings by offering cross-promotional ticket discounts and including specific content in the programme for the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con Málaga, taking place from 1 to 4 October.
 
The agreement includes a cross-promotional  ticket discount whereby those who have purchased tickets for San Diego Comic-Con Málaga will receive a 10% discount on tickets for The Animesy concert. This concert takes place today, 2 October, and tomorrow, 3 October (at 9:00 pm), at the Espacio Sohrlin Andalucía as part of MOSMA Reloaded 2026-27, an event included in the Cervantes Theatre season programme.
 
The Animesy is Europe's first symphony orchestra dedicated to anime music. 63 musicians perform live, with exclusive arrangements, the best anime music; iconic opening and ending themes and soundtracks that have defined a generation: Naruto, Dragon Ball, Demon Slayer, Sailor Moon, the most popular Studio Ghibli productions… Málaga will also be the first city in the world to hear Demon Hunter performed live.
 
Meanwhile, members of the Soy Procultura card scheme will receive a 20% discount on tickets for San Diego Comic-Con Málaga.
 
In addition, there will be a series of screenings from 1 to 3 October at the Cine Albéniz , featuring three films with Spanish subtitles (VOSE) related to the programme and guests of San Diego Comic-Con Málaga: Gone Girl, Mimic and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition).
 
Mira Sorvino
 
For over three decades, actress Mira Sorvino has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to move between drama, comedy, thriller and science fiction, establishing herself as one of Hollywood's most acclaimed performers.
 
An Oscar and Golden Globe winner for her acclaimed performance in Woody Allen’s Mighty Aphrodite, Sorvino quickly cemented her status as one of the stand-out actresses of her generation, thanks to a career defined by versatility and a constant pursuit of new acting challenges.
 
Her filmography includes titles such as Mimic, the unsettling sci-fi film directed by Guillermo del Toro; Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, which has become a true cult classic over the years; Spike Lee’s Summer of Sam; and Reservation Road, among many other film and television productions.
 
Throughout her career, she has also appeared in numerous series and miniseries, demonstrating a rare ability to adapt to widely varying styles and connect with audiences across different generations.
 
Beyond her accolades and awards, Mira Sorvino has built a career defined by complex, charismatic and memorable characters, making her a beloved figure among audiences worldwide.
 
About San Diego Comic-Con Málaga
 
San Diego Comic-Con® Málaga is the official European edition of the world’s most influential international pop culture convention, organised by the Fundación Cultura Pop Contemporánea and Dentsu. The event, taking place in Málaga from 1 to 4 October, brings together fans, creators, studios, publishers and companies from the entertainment sector, covering film, TV series, comics, video games, animation and other creative industries.