Actor Judith Light, who has won multiple Emmys and Tony awards, and French journalist, director and producer Mireille Dumas will preside over the fiction and news and documentaries juries, respectively, at the 64th edition of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, taking place from June 13 to 17 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.
Light gained recognition with her role as Karen Wolek in the soap opera “One Life to Live,” for which she won two consecutive Daytime Emmy Awards. She became known internationally as Angela Bower in the hit sitcom “Who’s the Boss?,” which aired from 1984 to 1992. She also appeared in such series as “Ugly Betty,” “Transparent” and “The Politician,” and recent projects include “Julia” and “Shining Vale.” Last year, Light won the guest actress in a comedy series Primetime Emmy for Peacock’s Rian Johnson series “Poker Face.”
Her latest projects include Apple TV+ series “Before,” alongside Billy Crystal, Searchlight’s film “The Menu” and “Out of My Mind” for Disney+. Next up, she stars in “The Terror: Devil in Silver” for AMC and Scott Free Productions. She recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Dumas is the creator and host of groundbreaking programs in France such as “Bas les masques” and “Vie privée, vie publique.” “She has established herself as a leading figure in documentary filmmaking and investigative reporting, bringing authentic and poignant stories to the forefront,” according to a statement. “Her sharp insight and deep sensitivity to human destinies make her an ideal jury president to honor the finest documentaries and news programs in competition.”
“We are honored to welcome two exceptional figures as jury presidents this year. Their talent, dedication and unique perspective on audiovisual creation will undoubtedly enrich this edition of the festival. They embody the excellence and innovation that drive our industry, and we look forward to celebrating the very best of international television with them,” said Cécile Menoni, executive director of the festival.
