Antonio Mercero, director of Verano Azul dies

Loved by the town of Nerja after putting the municipality on the map following the release of hit television show ‘Verano Azul’ in 1981,  Mercero has been recognized with numerous awards, among them, in 1973 he got the Emmy for ‘La Cabina’ and in 2010 he received the Goya of honour from the Film Academy for his professional career.   …

Antonio Mercero awarded Honorary Goya 2009

Antonio Mercero, ‘Hijo Adoptivo’ (Adopted Son) of Nerja, has been awarded the Honorary Goya 2009 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Spain for his outstanding lifetime contribution to the film industry.