The Czech ''Actors' Association'' has presented its annual Thalia Awards (

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: Ceny Thálie) since 1993. The award is named after Thalia, the

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of comedy. The 2016 ceremony was broadcast by

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and radio station Český rozhlas Dvojka. Thalia Awards are presented for the following categories: *

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Recipients

''* ( ) A number in parentheses following a performer's name indicates the number of awards received by that performer.''

Thalia Awards for Lifetime Achievement

Nelly Gajerová received a lifetime achievement award at the 1993 ceremony for her achievements in the field of Operetta. An award relating to that specific field has not been conferred since.

Awards for young actors, special awards

References

External links

Official website Thalia Awards
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