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Andres Valdes was a Cuban-born mime artist and actor who became associated with Slovenia. He worked in pantomime and physical theatre, taught the art of mime, and was for many years described as the only mime artist in Slovenia. The World Mime Organisation recognized him for an exceptional contribution to mime, and in 2017 he received Slovenia's Medal of Merit for contribution to culture. His profile suits histories of Slovenian theatre and modern mime.
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Who was Andres Valdes?
Andres Valdes was a Cuban-born mime artist and actor who became associated with Slovenia. He also taught mime and physical theatre.
Why was Andres Valdes known in Slovenia?
For many years he was described as the only mime artist in Slovenia. His work combined performance with teaching the art of mime.
What kind of performance did Andres Valdes practice?
Valdes worked in pantomime and physical theatre, using movement and gesture as central tools. He also trained other performers as a mime teacher.
Was Andres Valdes recognized internationally?
Yes. The World Mime Organisation recognized him for his contribution to mime.
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