Abdul Mohsen Al-Nimr for"today": prize "Joey Oored" The culmination of passion for many years… and this is the secret of the delay in receiving it
Artist confirmed Abdul Mohsen Al-Nimr holds the Joy Award 2026 for the Best Actor category. His passion for art and acting led him to win the award.
Al-Nimr said in exclusive statements "today" After winning the award, that short moment in which he stood after his name was announced as the winner was in fact the culmination of many years of passion.
Al-Nimr hinted that "The voices that said that he did not know what to do after his name was announced or remained in his place due to confusion, is the opposite of the reality that happened on stage. The two artists who were announcing the name of the winner appeared confused, as they misread the written text more than once, and they had to call me to go to the stage to receive the award, as is usual on such occasions. Those crowned with prizes are asked to go to the stage, and I was just waiting for him to ask me to go up to the stage to receive the award. They did not do so, but I took the initiative myself and saved the situation"
Best Actor Award
Abdul Mohsen Al-Nimr confirmed that he had previously been a guest of honor in many International festivals around the world, but Joey awarded the Saudi award justice to him in his country by being nominated for the Best Actor Award and winning it in the heart of the Saudi capital, Riyadh, stressing at the same time that the award reflects the vision of His Highness the Crown Prince, may God protect him 2030, whose noblest goal was for the Saudi citizen to be the beacon of the world in art, culture, thought, logic, and all fields.
Regarding his feelings after winning the award, the artist Al-Nimr explained that he had previously been honored with a number From regional and international festivals, during the past few months, such as the Sharjah Film Festival and the Gulf Film Festival held in Amman, and the "Atnapishtim" International Airport in Baghdad, but a different feeling touched his mind with the Joy Award, as it came in Saudi Arabia.
Joy Award Awards 2026
Al-Nimr stressed the importance of the Joy Award, pointing out at the same time that comparing it to the Oscars and Golden Globe Awards is unfair. Despite the award’s short lifespan, it was able to be the focus of the world’s attention for its importance and artistic weight, and creative people around the world flocked to reach its platform, which is a clear indication of its power and influence. "Joey Oored" Locally, regionally and globally.
He added that "The success of the award was not a coincidence, but rather the result of great efforts behind which stands a battalion of the youth of this country who are loyal and believe in their goals, led by Counselor Turki Al-Sheikh, who supports creativity.
Regarding his latest work, Al-Nimr explained that he is still continuing to film the series "Anchorage"which is an artistic precedent through which those behind it seek to reflect the viewers’ reactions and apply them on the work field.
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