Ruy de Carvalho was honored by the Lisbon City Council this Monday, September 14. The 99-year-old actor received the Medal of Honor of the city from the hands of the president of the Lisbon municipal authority. The ceremony recognized the actor's career and his contribution to Portuguese culture.
Ruy de Carvalho did not expect to receive this distinction. The actor himself revealed he was surprised by the tribute, showing emotion for the distinction awarded by his hometown.
The Medal of Honor was delivered while the actor is professionally active. Ruy de Carvalho is currently on stage with the show "Ruy, the Due History," which is being presented at the Taguspark Auditorium in Oeiras, thus continuing his career at 99.




