The first Amanda stone on the Haugesund Walk of Fame was unveiled in 2015, and since then several Norwegian actors have been honoured. The outline of the Amanda statue is engraved on the granite block in Haraldsgata, along with the recipient's name, signature and title. The Amanda Stone is awarded each year to one male and one female actor, with the exception of 2022, when as many as four people got their name in stone during the film festival's 50th anniversary.
Where can I find the Haugesund Walk of Fame?
The Haugesund Walk of Fame is located at the intersection of Haraldsgata and Nygata, next to Balsam Frisør & Hudpleie and Vitus Apotek.
Who has received an Amanda stone on the Walk of Fame in Haugesund?
- 2015: Kristoffer Joner and Ane Dahl Torp
- 2016: Liv Ullmann and Jakob Oftebro
- 2017: Pia Tjelta and Bjørn Sundquist
- 2018: Agnes Kittelsen and Toralv Maurstad
- 2019: Anne Marit Jakobsen and Aksel Hennie
- 2020: Ingrid Bolsø Berdal and Sven Nordin
- 2021: Andrea Bræin Hovig and Anders Baasmo Christiansen
- 2022: Pål Sverre Hagen, Anneke Von der Lippe, Bjørn Floberg and Marie Blokhus
- 2023: Ine Marie Wilmann and Ingar Helge Gimle
- 2024: Nils Ole Oftebro and Renate Reinsve
When in the year are new Amanda stones unveiled?
Every year in August, new stars are unveiled in connection with the Norwegian Film Festival. This often coincides with the Harbour Days and the World's Longest Herring Table in Haugesund, so you can experience a lot at the same time.
The Norwegian Film Festival in Haugesund
The Norwegian Film Festival in Haugesund is one of the city's largest festivals, and has for many years been an important arena for celebrating film and film art. The film festival is an important meeting place for the Norwegian and Nordic film industry and the general public. The festival is held every year in August.
The Amanda Prize - Norway's answer to the Oscars
Haugesund hosts the annual Amanda Award ceremony, Norway's answer to the Oscars. The red carpet is rolled out, famous and beloved actors take over the city, and winners are announced in various categories. If you're not one of the lucky ones to get a seat in the theatre, you can watch the ceremony on NRK.
