Guillermo del Toro Stays True to Character at Marrakech Tribute: ‘I’m Still a Very Weird Guy!’

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• Before presenting the Mexican filmmaker with his honor, “Pan’s Labyrinth” lead Maribel Verdu delivered an emotional tribute.
• “Guillermo came into my life at the exact moment when I most needed someone of his stature to believe in me,” Verdú said.
• “You were a true guardian angel.
• You lifted my self-esteem, brought out the best in me, and transformed me into both a better actress and a better woman.” “‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ allowed me to play the dream role in the dream film,” she contiuned.