Salma Hayek Will Receive Franca Sozzani Award In Venice On Aug. 31 | Hayek Brings 'Monarca' To Netflix

Andrea Morante, Salma Hayek and Franca Sozzani at the Pomellato party during Milan Fashion Week FW 2015 in Milan Italy.

Actor Salma Hayek will be the second recipient of the Franca Sozzani Award, created to recognize women who have exceptional artistic careers and a commitment to social activism.

The Mexican actress and movie producer will receive the award, established by late Vogue Italia editor in chief Franca Sozzani’s family, on Aug. 31 during the 75th edition of the Venice International Film Festival. The ceremony will take place at Sozzani’s favorite Belmond Hotel Cipriani, a five-star hotel on Venice’s Giudecca island.

“Her example and her teaching live on in a countless number of little everyday actions, which still punctuate life in the firm today,” said Fedele Usai, chief executive officer of Condé Nast Italia, which supports the Franca Sozzani Award. “This tribute to Franca is an opportunity to celebrate a person who was unique and unrepeatable, and who is a constant and challenging benchmark for all of us at Condé Nast.”

Julianne Moore received the first Franca Sozzani Award in September 2017. 

Deadline Hollywood reports that Netflix has ordered 'Monarca', an original drama series from Mexico produced by Salma Hayek's Ventanarosa Productions and colleagues. 

“I’m extremely excited to partner with Netflix, and to be working with amazing Mexican talent in front of and behind the camera. We are proud to show Mexico as a vibrant, sophisticated and culturally rich nation, fighting to control its own destiny,” said Hayek about the 'Monarca' debut in fall 2019. 

Ventanarosa produced 'Frida', which earned Hayek nominations for an Oscar, Golden Globe, SAG and BAFTA. For more about the deal, read Deadline Hollywood. 

Salma Hayek is a founding member of the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund, created not only to help Hollywood stars crippled by sexual harassment but working class women across America.