PHOTO CALL: 2008 Princess Grace Awards

By Ernio Hernandez
16 Oct 2008

The Princess Grace Foundation-USA honored the recipients of its 2008 awards and grants Oct. 15.

Named in honor of the late Princess Grace of Monaco, the prizes assist emerging artists with their training.

Among the 2008 Princess Grace Award theatre artists honored were Arin Arbus, Jaime Castañeda, Ben Gunderson, Patrick Kennelly, Arnulfo Maldonado, Kaneza Schaal, Kara Lee Corthron, Maureen C. Huskey, Thomas Pasculli, Ashley Sparks and Damon E. Williams.

Stage and screen star Glenn Close received the 2008 Prince Rainier III Award. Her "Damages" co-star Ted Danson was on hand to present.

Here are some photos from the Princess Grace Awards Gala held at New York City's Cipriani:



Glenn Close Rose Byrne


Celeste Holm Ted Danson


Winners Jaime Castaneda, Arin Arbus and Arnulfo Maldonado


All photos by Aubrey Reuben.