Lisbon City Hall awarded the Medal of Honour of the City to actor Ruy de Carvalho, recognizing his "exceptional artistic career" that contributed to the promotion of Lisbon's cultural life. The proposal was approved unanimously at a public meeting, presented by the mayor, Carlos Moedas, and the Culture Councilor, Diogo Moura, last June.
Ruy de Carvalho was born in Lisbon on March 1, 1927, and throughout his career has been honored by the Portuguese State multiple times, demonstrating national recognition for his artistic work. The actor is widely recognized as a defining figure of Portuguese culture.
The ceremony for presenting the Medal of Honour of the City represents the highest municipal recognition that Lisbon can confer upon a citizen, standing out as a form of tribute to those who have most contributed to the cultural enrichment of the city throughout their lives.



