UNDER THE HONORARY PRESIDENCY OF H.S.H. PRINCE ALBERT II OF MONACO PRESS RELEASE 59th MONTE-CARLO TELEVISION FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT OF FICTION JURY, RICKY WHITTLE Monaco, 28 May, 2019 Ricky Whittle, star of hit series AMERICAN GODS, will be the President of the Fiction Jury for the prestigious Golden Nymph Awards at the 59th Monte-Carlo Television Festival (14 to 18 June), it was announced today by Laurent Puons, CEO of the Festival. Whittle is joined on the Fiction Jury by Pedro Alonso, Anne Kolbjornsen, Gisella Marengo, Gideon Raff and Ola Rapace. The News Jury is comprised of Rory Kennedy (President), John Irvine, Ghislaine Ottenheimer, Paul Refsdal, Luca Rosini and Masaru Zenke. Currently starring as Shadow Moon in American Gods, Ricky previously played Lincoln in The 100 and recently roles in Mistresses, Single Ladies and NCIS. Ricky began his career in the UK in long-running hit series Dream Team and Hollyoaks. Laurent Puons comments, "The Golden Nymph Awards are a big part of our Festival and presented to only the very best talent from around the world. Ricky’s credentials make him a great choice for President of our Fiction Jury and we are very pleased to welcome him to Monaco.” Ricky Whittle added, “I am delighted to be part of the Fiction Jury for the Golden Nymph Awards - the nominees line up is incredible this year. This is a fantastic time to be involved in scripted television. My fellow jury members and I look forward to the exciting challenge of deciding on the ultimate winners when we convene in Monte-Carlo next month.” The Fiction and News Juries will be officially presented during the Opening Ceremony of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival on Friday 14 June. Over four days, they will screen each of the programmes in competition. The 2019 laureates will be announced during the Golden Nymph Awards, to be held on Tuesday 18 June. About The Monte-Carlo Television Festival Originally created by Prince Rainier III of Monaco, and now under the Honorary Presidency of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival has, for more than half a century, presented the very best of television from around the world. The Festival has also been at the forefront in showcasing the highly talented professionals associated with many of the most successful programs in the history of the medium. Celebrities, producers, directors, writers and heads of studios, networks and digital platforms gather in June every year to attend series launches, premier screenings, conferences, press activities, public events, VIP meetings and signing sessions. Culminating with a uniQue competition, which celebrates and honours fiction, news and current affairs programming with the prestigious Golden Nymph Awards, The Monte-Carlo Television Festival has been recognized as one of the finest Festivals in the world, enhanced even further by its location in the magical Principality of Monaco. UNDER THE HONORARY PRESIDENCY OF H.S.H. PRINCE ALBERT II OF MONACO Contact: Press Office [email protected] .