It was an event full of glamour and celebration for acclaimed actress, author and wit, Amy Huberman, who was last night presented with the Maureen O’Hara at the Kerry Film Festival in Killarney.
The award was established in 2018 in celebration of women who have excelled in film, TV or media.
Amy Huberman’s notable roles include Derry Girls, Striking Out, Finding Joy, Your Bad Self, The Clinic, The Stag, Stella Days, Rewind and Handsome Devil.
She is also a talented author and has written three number one bestselling novels, Hello Heartbreak, I Wished for You, and her first book for younger people called The Day I Got Trapped in My Brain, which is currently number one in the Irish children’s publishing charts. Amy also hosts the award-winning parenting podcast Mamia and Me.
She was presented with the award on Saturday during an In Conversation with Amy Huberman event in the Randles Court Hotel where she was usual hilarious self during a questions and answers session about hersuccessful career.
Festival Programme Director, Eibh Collins, said: “As a prolific performer, a writer, and a public figure, Amy’s humour and clever insights are matched only by how fantastically talented she is. We are delighted to welcome her to Killarney”.
Amy Huberman remarked: “When I think of Maureen O’Hara I think of a trailblazer brimming with talent, grit, ambition, courage and captivating charm. She was such a fabulous ambassador for Ireland and for women in our industry”.
She added: “I’m so honoured to be the recipient of the award this year and a huge thank you to the Kerry International Film Festival. I shall keep the award on the mantelpiece for whenever I need some inspiration”.
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